August 06, 2025

New Preventive Option Approved for Pediatric Migraine

The FDA has approved Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) for preventive treatment of episodic migraine in pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years weighing 45 kg or more, expanding its use beyond adults.

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July 31, 2025

Medical Oddities: Bubble Tea May Brew Burnout

From bubble tea to AI triage, small inputs had big impacts on mood, and memory.

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August 05, 2025

Weight Regain Persists After Anti-Obesity Treatment

A new meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials found that patients began regaining weight as early as 8 weeks after discontinuing anti-obesity medications, with weight gain continuing through 52 weeks.

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July 09, 2025

What Makes People 'Cool?' Research from the Journal of Experimental Psychology

Despite differing norms and values across societies, six characteristics show remarkable consistency in defining "coolness" worldwide. 

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August 05, 2025

What Do Patients Look for in Health Care Facilities?

An analysis of online reviews of health care facilities identified language patterns associated with positive or negative patient experiences.

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August 04, 2025

Diphenhydramine Risks Outweigh Benefits

Researchers urge physicians to reconsider diphenhydramine use due to safety concerns, high sedation risk, and safer second-generation antihistamine alternatives.

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August 04, 2025

Nitazenes: A Hidden Threat Stronger Than Fentanyl

The drug can be hundreds of times stronger than heroin and up to five times more potent than fentanyl.

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August 01, 2025

Consistent or Increasing Physical Activity Across Adulthood Linked to Lower Mortality

This large meta-analysis on physical activity patterns and mortality—encompassing 85 prospective cohort studies—shows that consistent or increasing physical activity during adulthood is associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk.

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July 31, 2025

Dementia Diagnosis Often Delayed Over 3 Years 

This meta-analysis identifies consistent diagnostic delays in dementia care across age groups and dementia subtypes.

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