Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

It’s “going to streamline it in some incremental ways only,” Dr. Adam Gaffney , a critical care doctor and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, told NBC News. An industry group called AHIP (formerly known as America’s Health Insurance Plans) said the updates could help as many as 257 million people.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It is feasible to use electronic health record (EHR) data in the Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS) to accurately predict childhood asthma risk, according to a study published in the June issue of eClinicalMedicine. Arthur Hamie Owora, Ph.D.,

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Farshchi, M.D., chief executive officer of D2Type, said in a statement. “Our study highlights the importance of promoting water, not just low-calorie alternatives, as part of effective diabetes and weight management. It’s a small change with the potential for a big impact on long-term health outcomes.” All rights reserved.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

More than a dozen needed intensive care. ” She emphasized that people dealing with depression, anxiety, pain or opioid addiction should see a health care professional to get an approved treatment. .” And, the U.S. Amid a rise in calls to U.S. But the FDA has never approved it for any medical condition in the U.S.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

“Screening women of reproductive age is an effective way for clinicians to connect those who need it to care,” USPSTF member David Chelmow, M.D., For older or vulnerable adults, the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for caregiver abuse and neglect (I statement).

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

. “By revealing how behavioral shifts induced by wildfires can elevate disease spread, our study advocates for the inclusion of behavioral responses in public health strategies,” the authors write. ” Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

. “While mothers generally returned to their prepregnancy total nightly sleep duration after the first postpartum week, the structure of their sleep remained profoundly altered,” Lillis said in a statement. ” Press Release More Information Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 30, 2025

. “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. The company has been removing them from its products for the past 10 years, it said in a statement. Nestle’s announcement dovetails with those of other major U.S.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

The product is Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheese Curds. It was sold at Trader Joe’s stores across Northern California and Northern Nevada, the company said June 20. The affected packages are marked with the “Use BY 082925” date. Customers are being asked to throw the cheese out or return it for a full refund.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chocolate candy sold across the U.S. is being recalled because it may contain milk that isn’t listed on the label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The agency announced the recall of multiple batches of semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils made by Weaver Nut Company Inc., CBS News reported.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

These products contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical responsible for a marijuana high. The proposed law would have made it a misdemeanor to own, make or sell THC products. Abbott, a Republican, waited until the final deadline to reject the bill, the AP said. Texas is not the only state to reconsider limits on THC consumables.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 10, 2025

But the CPSC says the adjustable design may pose a safety hazard. The recalled units include 3.7 million sets sold by Nautilus Inc., which changed its name to BowFlex in 2023, CBS News reported. BowFlex filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. If they were bought from BowFlex (formerly Nautilus), a prorated voucher can be requested instead.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. How is it different from general practice? And how does it support preventive care? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

Allison also noted that the community has also been pushing for an emergency declaration that would give residents access to special Medicare benefits to help pay for medical care tied to chemical exposure, CNN said. It will support one to three projects that focus on tracking and understanding health issues in the community, CNN reported.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

But these kids are accumulating cellular damage that may not show up clinically until years later, when they suddenly transition from doing fine to disease progression in their 30s,” senior author Jennifer S. Graves, M.D., also from the University of California, San Diego, said in a statement.

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

We’ve invited two death doulas, Jane Euler and John Loughnane (who is also a family doc and palliative care physician), to talk about the role of a doula at the end of life. I’m unsure what they do, how often they’re used, and who pays for their work. But before we jump into that topic, John, do you have the song request for Alex?

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 1, 2025

. “If women were aware of risky periods for drinking and alcohol craving, such as certain menstrual cycle phases or reproductive periods, they may be able to take precautions to reduce their drinking,” Robinson said in a statement. ” Abstract No. 041 More Information Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

It led to revocation of the elder Geier’s medical license and disciplinary action for David Geier for practicing medicine without a license. It’s unclear if he has regained access. In a statement, an HHS spokesperson said, “This scientific work will take a fresh look at all data including old data.” More information The U.S.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

Redwood is scheduled to present at the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting today. THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A presentation scheduled for a U.S. I don’t have a publication in Neurotoxicology by that title,” Berman told CNN. It lists U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 1, 2025

One of the hospitals that received a letter, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has already announced it will shut down its gender-related care program. Boston Children’s Hospital said it has a legal duty under Massachusetts law to provide access to gender-affirming care and is still reviewing the CMS letter. In April, U.S.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

She has a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology and is known as a respected scientist, though she would be the first CDC leader in decades who is not a physician. Several senators pushed for answers from Monarez, the AP added in its report. Monarez responded that the ACIP plays a “very vital role” and that its decisions must be based on science.

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