September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

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September 10, 2025

What Role Do Omega-3s Play in Dementia Prevention?

Observational evidence suggests omega-3s may help shield aging brains, though randomized trials remain mixed.

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September 08, 2025

Final Rest, First Do No Harm

On Cape Cod, a family chooses green burial, comparing costs, conservation cemeteries, human composting, and eco-friendly end-of-life options as demand grows.

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September 04, 2025

'No Standard of Care' for GLP-1 Weaning

Without a defined standard of care for tapering GLP-1 medications, physicians must navigate patient management amid insurer restrictions and high discontinuation rates

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September 04, 2025

Persistent Grief Symptoms and Higher Mortality

Grief symptom trajectories serve as early indicators of future health care use, psychotropic medication needs, and mortality risk in bereaved individuals.

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September 03, 2025

Vitiligo Depression Risk Varies by Race

Analysis of national health records shows vitiligo is linked to higher depression odds in certain racial and ethnic groups, highlighting variation in mental health burden across populations.

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September 02, 2025

New Maintenance Option for Early Alzheimer’s Approved by FDA

FDA approves Leqembi IQLIK (lecanemab-irmb), a once-weekly subcutaneous autoinjector for maintenance treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease.

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August 28, 2025

Can a Shingles Vaccine Shield the Heart?

New research suggests herpes zoster vaccination may offer unexpected cardiovascular protection beyond preventing painful skin outbreaks.

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August 22, 2025

Digital Habits May Lower Dementia Risk

Older adults who regularly use digital technology show higher cognitive performance and fewer dementia diagnoses than low-use peers, researchers report.

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