July 01, 2026

Medical Oddities: Do Jellyfish Hold a Healing Secret?

Jellyfish, pets, watermelon, brain implants, and fennel fuel this week's surprises.

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June 30, 2026

How Does Social Media Influence Health Decisions?

National survey findings suggest many US adults report making health decisions based on social media despite widespread concerns about the accuracy of health information shared to the platforms.

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June 26, 2026

FDA Monthly Preview: Key July Decisions to Watch

Several FDA decisions across multiple specialties are expected this month.

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June 24, 2026

No Short-Term Brain Changes in Youth Soccer

Researchers tracked cognitive, behavioral, imaging, and biomarker outcomes in 129 adolescent athletes across one season.

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June 22, 2026

Top 10 States Offering Large Physician Loan Repayment Programs

These states offer physician loan repayment and student loan forgiveness programs through state-supported workforce initiatives.

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June 18, 2026

Medical Oddities: Gummies Good for the Gums

From gummies to hookworms, trackers to vibrating pills, medicine took some unexpected turns this week.

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June 17, 2026

Autism Announcement Changes Search Behavior

Online interest in leucovorin, folate products, and acetaminophen-related autism concerns increased markedly in the 2 weeks following the White House announcement.

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June 15, 2026

Does Sedative Choice Shape Later Cognition?

Researchers examined long-term cognitive outcomes among children who received ICU sedation for acute respiratory failure.

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June 12, 2026

Screen Time Tied to Faster Concussion Recovery

Two hours of daily screen use in the first 3 days following a concussion was associated with faster symptom resolution — but the observational design limits conclusions about cause and effect.

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June 12, 2026

Why Practices Join Hospital Systems

Interviews with hospital leaders and employed physicians highlighted financial pressures, perceived care-integration benefits, and unresolved operational tensions following acquisition.

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