May 23, 2025

Can Iron Deficiency Anemia Raise Stroke Risk in Young Adults?

A new study of over 21 million U.S. patients aged 15–49 found that young adults with iron deficiency anemia had a 39% higher risk of ischemic stroke, even after adjusting for other stroke risk factors.

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May 23, 2025

BP Pills: Does Timing Matter? 

A large Canadian study of 3,357 patients found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime did not reduce deaths or heart events compared to morning dosing.

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May 23, 2025

BP Pills: Does Timing Matter? 

A large Canadian study of 3,357 patients found that taking blood pressure medication at bedtime did not reduce deaths or heart events compared to morning dosing.

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May 23, 2025

Regular Exercise Slows Memory Decline in Seniors

In a study of older adults with memory problems, those who exercised regularly for 12 months had less cognitive decline than those who did not receive any intervention.

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May 23, 2025

BMI, Glucose, Blood Pressure Linked to Multimorbidity

A 30-year cohort study found that life-course factors—including BMI, blood pressure, and glucose—significantly influence chronic disease accumulation, but much of the risk remains unexplained.

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May 22, 2025

Voices on the Go: Top Podcasts for Physicians

Physicians are tuning to podcasts that combine clinical insight, career development, and storytelling.

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May 22, 2025

HSV-1 Tied to Alzheimer’s: Study

In a matched case–control study of over 340,000 patients, researchers found that adults diagnosed with herpes simplex virus type 1 had higher odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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May 21, 2025

Medical Oddities: Fingernail Selfies Spot Anemia

Tea, tech, TikTok & toxins: surprising health twists hiding in phones, roads, and skin care.

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May 21, 2025

Anatomy of an Educator

Sitting Down With… Alexander Macnow, Assistant Professor, Division of Anatomy Education, Department of Medical Education, Thread Director, Pathology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

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