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

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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.,

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Incidence Rates of Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Increasing

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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. Andreana N. Holowatyj, Ph.D.,

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Las Vegas, NV – With COVID still raging across the country, medical professionals of all walks have been looking for ways to burn off some steam. Emergency Medicine: Ill do anything you want to do, it just takes me 4 hours and a couple tests to figure out what it is. Family Practice: Whatever youd like to do, I can handle it.

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FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension

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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. 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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CT Colonography Cost-Effective, Clinically Effective for CRC Screening

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Several authors disclosed ties to the biotechnology and medical technology industries, including Bracco Diagnostics, which partially funded the study. Abstract/Full Text Editorial (subscription or payment may be required) Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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

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But the FDA has never approved it for any medical condition in the U.S. Calello explained that it falls under a gray area of consumer supplements or products that are not regulated or tested the same way a medication would be. Tianeptine is sold in a number of countries as a government-approved treatment for depression.

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Hyperinsulinemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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medical director of The Menopause Society, said in a statement. Abstract/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required) Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved. The post Hyperinsulinemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding first appeared on Physician's Weekly.