Despite rising opioid overdose rates among Black patients, systemic barriers and unequal access to treatment continue to hinder recovery efforts and worsen outcomes.
Researchers highlight evidence-based lifestyle and pharmacologic strategies, including glycemic excursion minimization and tirzepatide, for early glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
"Given the global obesity epidemic and the widespread use of antidepressants, weight management and metabolic monitoring should be encouraged and integrated into depression follow-up guidelines alongside antidepressant prescriptions," the researchers concluded.
Study reveals that religiousness is linked to lower depression rates among U.S. college students, with significant variations based on sexual orientation and religious affiliation.