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

Physician's Weekly

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., Pilla, M.D.,

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ADA: Weight Loss, Type 2 Diabetes Remission Up With Replacing Diet Drinks With Water

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For adult women with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), replacing diet beverages (DBs) with water is associated with greater weight loss and T2D remission, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 20 to 23 in Chicago.

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FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension

Physician's Weekly

Widaplik is not to be coadministered with aliskiren in patients with diabetes, and a boxed warning indicates discontinuation of Widaplik during pregnancy. The pill is available in a standard dose, as well as two low doses, and can be used in those initiating treatment.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

An industry group called AHIP (formerly known as America’s Health Insurance Plans) said the updates could help as many as 257 million people. But experts say the changes may not go far enough. There’s violence in the streets over these issues,” Oz said. AHIP previewed some of the coming changes.

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Nestle, Other Food Companies Vow to Ban Artificial Colors

Physician's Weekly

We have a new epidemic of childhood diabetes, obesity, depression, and ADHD,” Makary said in a statement. . “As their diverse dietary preferences and nutritional needs evolve, we evolve with them.” ” Nestle said 90% of its U.S. products already contain no synthetic dyes. food companies. products by 2027. Smucker Co.

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Trump Administration May Cut Funds to Hospitals Offering Gender Care to Kids

Physician's Weekly

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department would investigate doctors and hospitals that perform gender-related surgeries or mislead families about treatment. Most children’s hospitals depend heavily on Medicaid. The hospital said more than 65% of its funding comes from federal sources. These threats are no longer theoretical.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? How is it different from general practice? Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors.