September 16, 2025

State’s Largest HIV Outbreak Raises Alarms

Public health experts cite syringe shortages and encampment clearings as drivers of Penobscot County’s historic HIV outbreak.

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September 16, 2025

Lateral Positioning Reduced Hypoxaemia After Anesthesia

Lateral positioning shortens PACU stay and lowers airway intervention rates in sedated adults.

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September 15, 2025

The Hidden Hazard: Fall-Risk Drugs

US fall-related deaths in older adults are rising, with prescription drugs a key contributor and safer alternatives urged.

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September 15, 2025

Chronic Insomnia Accelerates Cognitive Decline

Mayo Clinic study links chronic insomnia to 40% higher risk of cognitive impairment in older adults

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September 15, 2025

1 in 5 US Med Students Food Insecure, Study

Loans, debt, and dependents drove food insecurity among US medical students.

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September 11, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Metabolic Recipe for Sleepiness

Science this week serves up naps, plaque stealth, binge boosts, tea twists, and brain maps.

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September 09, 2025

Dietary Nitrate Lowers Blood Pressure in Older Adults, Study

Researchers show nitrate-rich beetroot reshapes the oral microbiome.

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September 09, 2025

Gastrointestinal Disorders Linked to Sleep Problems

Study of more than 10,000 US adults finds depression accounts for 21% of the relationship between stomach illness and sleep disturbances, suggesting need for integrated treatment approaches

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September 05, 2025

Stroke Odds Climb With Lower LE8 Scores

Modifiable lifestyle factors missing from risk prediction equations can be assessed with Life’s Essentials 8.

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