February 23, 2026

FDA Approves New Option in Obesity

The Allurion Gastric Balloon System is now authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration for short-term weight loss in adults aged 22 to 65 years with obesity and a body mass index of 30 to 40 kg/m2.

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February 23, 2026

Rapunzel Syndrome Masks Weight Loss

Researchers identify an extensive trichobezoar in a child with progressive weight loss and feeding changes.

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February 19, 2026

GLP-1 RAs Linked to Higher Hair Loss Risk

A large matched cohort study quantifies the association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use and nonscarring alopecia

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February 18, 2026

Medical Oddities: Essential Oil, Deadly Consequences

A cabinet mix-up, a chatty heart, a violet catheter bag, stressed kids, and tea that won’t save the brain—just another week.

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February 16, 2026

Intermittent Fasting Shows No Edge Over Standard Diets

Cochrane review finds the approach produces similar weight loss and quality-of-life outcomes compared with conventional calorie restriction

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February 12, 2026

Curbing Drug-Related Halitosis for Closer Moments

Individuals who have drug-related halitosis may need to take additional steps to prioritize oral health before intimate encounters.

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February 11, 2026

AMA Backs Structured Vaccine Review

Medical societies and public health groups will collaborate on policy questions and evidence briefs for the 2026 to 2027 respiratory virus season.

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February 11, 2026

Anxiety Linked to Gut Disease Trajectories

Longitudinal electronic health record data are used to examine temporal relationships between psychiatric and gastrointestinal diagnoses.

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February 11, 2026

Medical Oddities: Real AI Romance, Where Code Meets Crush

This week the focus is on love and relationships: how it has evolved in society, and it’s effect on the people who live in it.

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February 11, 2026

Staffing, Flexibility Top Nurses' List to Return

Two-thirds of former hospital nurses would consider coming back if workplace conditions improved, survey finds

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