April 14, 2025

Adult Swim Lessons, Pediatric Lives Saved

“If we can get everybody to learn how to swim, just that little bit, it would save so many lives."

KFF Health News

April 11, 2025

FDA Clears Longest Lasting CGM

Dexcom G7 15 Day receives FDA clearance, offering adults with diabetes the longest lasting and most accurate continuous glucose monitoring system to date.

Conexiant

April 10, 2025

Insomnia, Short Sleep Raise Teen BP

New research links insomnia and short sleep duration to significantly increased risk of high blood pressure in adolescents.

Conexiant

April 10, 2025

Study: LLMs Show Biases in Medical Decision-Making

Large language models recommend different care based on patients' race, housing status, income level, and sexual orientation, potentially amplifying health care disparities if deployed without safeguards, researchers find.

Conexiant

April 08, 2025

Season of Conception May Impact BMI

Preconception cold exposure may enhance brown fat activity and metabolic health.

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April 02, 2025

Accelerated Onset of Aging-Related Diseases in Childhood Cancer Survivors?

In a study reported in JAMA Oncology, Yeh et al found evidence of accelerated aging in survivors of childhood cancers through the observed increased risk and early onset of age-related diseases.

The ASCO Post

April 01, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key March Updates

March’s FDA approvals feature new biosimilars, first-in-class therapies, expanded indications, and diagnostic innovations across allergy, cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and more.

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March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

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March 27, 2025

Trends in Spironolactone Prescribing Among Young Women

A cohort study of 38 million insured females aged 12 to 40 years found a marked increase in spironolactone prescriptions, most commonly for acne and other androgen-related conditions.

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