August 26, 2025

Liver Disease May Raise Atrial Fibrillation Risk, Study

As cases of metabolic liver disease rise globally, new research shows the condition significantly increases atrial fibrillation risk, even more than moderate alcohol intake, prompting calls for broader cardiovascular monitoring.

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August 26, 2025

Mediterranean Diet: A Simple Twist Boosts Results

A small change to the eating plan may beat the standard Mediterranean diet alone.

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August 25, 2025

What Does Xlear’s Lawsuit Mean for Physicians?

Xlear's xylitol maker sues the FTC to loosen evidence rules on health claims, signaling a deregulatory push that could reshape supplement marketing.

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August 22, 2025

Higher Rates of Oral Pathologies Found in Diabetes

Review of hospital records revealed increased risks of malignant tumors, periodontal disease, apical periodontitis, and periapical cysts among patients with diabetes compared with those without.

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August 21, 2025

Medical Oddities: Puberty’s Hidden Fine Print

Puberty timing, feline brains, tea habits, sweat patches, and stings unite in this week’s medical grab bag.

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August 20, 2025

Frailty Risk High in PRISm Patients

Frailty screening emerges as a critical consideration in PRISm patients as new findings reveal overlapping systemic vulnerabilities with COPD, despite preserved lung function ratio.

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August 18, 2025

FDA Approves New Indication for Wegovy

Accelerated approval granted to Wegovy for treatment of noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis in adults with stage F2 to F3 fibrosis.

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August 18, 2025

Societies Issue Joint Updates to Hypertension Guidelines

A central update is the recommendation for use of the PREVENT calculator to help determine risk.

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August 18, 2025

'Social Apnea' Highest on Saturdays

Weekend catch-up sleep and social jetlag may increase obstructive sleep apnea severity.

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