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DASH Diet for Diabetes With Low Sodium Reduces BP in Those With Diabetes

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension for Diabetes (DASH4D) diet with lower sodium is tied to clinically meaningful blood pressure reduction in people with diabetes, according to a study published online June 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Pilla, M.D., All rights reserved.

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FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension

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JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. The combination pill is the first and only FDA-approved triple combination medication for use as an initial therapy in patients who will likely need multiple drugs to achieve their ideal blood pressure numbers. More Information Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Two-Hour Observation Probably Safe for Most Children With Anaphylaxis

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For most children who present to an emergency department with an acute allergic reaction requiring epinephrine, a two-hour observation period is probably safe, according to a study published online June 10 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Dribin, M.D., Dribin, M.D.,

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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CT Colonography Cost-Effective, Clinically Effective for CRC Screening

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective and clinically effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online June 10 in Radiology. Abstract/Full Text Editorial (subscription or payment may be required) Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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USPSTF: Screen Women of Reproductive Age for Intimate Partner Violence

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online June 24 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening women of reproductive age for intimate partner violence (IPV).

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ADA: Orforglipron Reduces Glycated Hemoglobin in Early Type 2 Diabetes

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

from the Velocity Clinical Research Center at Medical City Dallas, and colleagues conducted a phase 3 trial involving participants with type 2 diabetes treated only with diet and exercise, an HbA1c level of ≥7.0 Abstract/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required) More Information Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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New Mothers Face Significant Loss of Uninterrupted Sleep

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New mothers face a significant loss of uninterrupted sleep through week 13 postpartum, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2025, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, held from June 8 to 11 in Seattle. Teresa Lillis, Ph.D., All rights reserved.

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Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. SOURCE: CBS News , June 11, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. health officials said. The recall was announced by the U.S.

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Hyperinsulinemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 10, 2025

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In premenopausal women, hyperinsulinemia is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), with body mass index (BMI) playing a role in this association, according to a study published online June 3 in Menopause. medical director of The Menopause Society, said in a statement.

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‘Gas Station Heroin’ Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warns

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JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The small, colorful bottles hawked at convenience stores, smoke shops and filling stations as cognitive supplements or energy are often called “gas station heroin.” But the FDA has never approved it for any medical condition in the U.S. ” And, the U.S. All rights reserved.

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Incidence Rates of Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Increasing

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The incidence rates of appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA) increased after 1945, according to a study published online June 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Abstract/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required) Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Andreana N. Holowatyj, Ph.D.,

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Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal

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JUNE 25, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — THC-infused gummies and vape pens will stay legal in Texas — at least for now. Recreational use is banned, and the medical marijuana program is limited. Critics of the Texas bill said many people who don’t qualify for the state’s medical marijuana program use THC consumables for relief.

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Attrition Rates High Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Medical Students

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Medical school attrition rates are high among lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) medical students, according to a research letter published online June 10 in JAMA Network Open. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. percent). A higher proportion of bisexual (4.2

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Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Elevated BP Through Adolescence

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to specific perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with offspring blood pressure (BP) through age 18 years, according to a study published online June 12 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Zeyu Li, M.S.P.H., Zeyu Li, M.S.P.H.,

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AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 16 in Pediatrics , updated recommendations are presented for providing adolescent patients with contraceptive counseling and methods. ” Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. .

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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund studies of the long-term health effects of a 2023 Ohio train derailment that released more than 1 million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, air and water. We desperately need real medical support.” All rights reserved.

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RFK Jr. Hires Autism Skeptic To Look Into CDC Autism Data

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A longtime vaccine critic hired by Health Secretary Robert F. It led to revocation of the elder Geier’s medical license and disciplinary action for David Geier for practicing medicine without a license. SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal , June 5, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Senate Grills CDC Nominee Susan Monarez on Agency Cuts

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JUNE 26, 2025

THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The woman tapped to lead the U.S. At one point, the acting director was the CDC’s chief of staff — Matthew Buzzelli , a lawyer with no medical training. SOURCE: Associated Press , June 25, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. For months, it wasn’t clear who was in charge.

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