June 11, 2025

Simvastatin Lowers Cholesterol—but Does Not Improve Depression Symptoms

A randomized trial of 160 adults with depression and obesity found no improvement in mood symptoms from adding simvastatin to escitalopram, though the statin significantly lowered cholesterol and inflammation levels.

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June 11, 2025

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Premature Global Deaths

In a large study across 8 countries, researchers found that ultraprocessed food consumption contributed to thousands of premature deaths annually, with higher risks in countries where these foods dominate diets.

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June 10, 2025

FDA Pledges Week-Long Drug Reviews

New leadership outlines accelerated approval processes, AI integration, and food additive restrictions to address the chronic disease epidemic

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June 06, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-up: Key May Updates

May’s FDA approvals include the first at-home HPV test, a blood-based Alzheimer’s diagnostic, biosimilars, AI-enabled imaging tools, and novel therapies across cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, and more.

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June 05, 2025

Depression at Any Age Linked to Dementia: Study

A large research review found that depression diagnosed in either midlife or late life was linked to a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

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June 03, 2025

Stopping Antipsychotics May Lower Risks Posthospitalization: Study

Older adults who stopped antipsychotic medications after hospitalization had fewer rehospitalizations, less delirium, and lower mortality, according to a large U.S. study using real-world Medicare data.

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May 30, 2025

Daytime Naps Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Longer and more irregular daytime naps in older adults may be linked to a higher risk of death, even after accounting for health and lifestyle factors.

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May 29, 2025

Docs Advised to Offer Chaperones for Exams 

A new policy urges physicians to offer chaperones during adolescent exams, emphasizing shared decision-making and trauma-informed care to support patient comfort and clinician protection.

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May 29, 2025

Sleep Medication Use Over Time Worsens Hearing

A decades-long study found that adults who increased their use of sleep medications over time experienced worse hearing in late life, with the strongest associations seen in those reporting sleep disruptions.

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