April 01, 2025

GEM Helps Put T2D in Remission

Researchers highlight evidence-based lifestyle and pharmacologic strategies, including glycemic excursion minimization and tirzepatide, for early glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

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April 01, 2025

Medical Oddities: Shrinking Brains, Failing Hearts?

Brains shrink, bots soothe, tea disappoints, and love gets the hormonal spotlight it deserves this week.

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March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

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March 31, 2025

Long-Term Antidepressant Use Affects Body Weight

"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.

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March 27, 2025

Does Religion Protect Mental Health?

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.

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March 27, 2025

Medical Oddities: Metabolism’s Secret Sugar-Burning Switch

Science served weird this week: sleepy seniors, sneaky genes, and memory-hacking babies.

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March 27, 2025

Education Level Linked to Poststroke Decline

Researchers found that stroke survivors with higher education levels experienced faster poststroke decline in executive function despite better initial cognitive performance.

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March 26, 2025

Anesthesiologist Facing Attempted Murder Charges

An anesthesiologist has been apprehended in Hawaii after allegedly assaulting his spouse at a popular hiking location, resulting in the closure of the Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside.

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March 26, 2025

State Eyes New Tools to Bolster Health Workforce

Proposals include licensure for community health workers, expanded provider roles, and Medicaid coverage adjustments to address staffing gaps and access barriers.

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