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10/22/2025

Elinzanetant shows long-term safety in study for hot flashes.

Bayer has released results from a Phase III study showing the long-term safety and effectiveness of elinzanetant for menopausal hot flashes. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, showed that elinzanetant significantly reduced vasomotor symptoms over 52 weeks without liver damage. The drug has already been approved in the UK and Canada under the name Lynkuet, but US approval has been delayed until late October.
Full Story: United Press International

10/21/2025

Ni****ne Pouches May Help To***co Users Quit Smoking And Va**ng.

HealthDay (9/15, Thompson) reports, “Ni****ne pouches might be helping to***co users quit smoking and va**ng, a new study says.” The pouches “can’t be marketed as smoking cessation aids like ni****ne patches, gums or lozenges, researchers said. " The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.

10/20/2025

Yay for primary care!

US Health Care System Could Save $2.2T Annually By 2040 If More Focus On Disease Prevention.

Chief Healthcare Executive (9/15, Southwick) reports, “The U.S. health care system could save $2.2 trillion annually by 2040 if there’s a greater focus on disease prevention and keeping people healthy, according to a new analysis.” Or “put another way, individual health care costs for Americans would drop by $7,000, from $23,000 to $16,000, with a shift to preventive care, Deloitte projects.” The analysis “says more people would be living, and living healthier lives, with a prevention-focused approach as opposed to a system that focuses on treating illnesses.”

10/19/2025

Research shows troubling vaccine trends.

Stanford University and NBC News conducted an analysis of vaccination rates and school exemptions across the US, revealing significant gaps in herd immunity, particularly against measles. The investigation, which involved extensive data collection and standardization, highlights the potential for outbreaks in areas with declining immunization rates, such as St. Louis. A database of kindergarten vaccination and exemption statistics was created with data from state governments, mainly health-related agencies.
Full Story: NBC News

Did you know that herd immunity protects those who cannot receive vaccine, such as children on chemotherapy? You can help them by getting vaccinated!

10/18/2025

Initiation Of SSRIs Among Midlife Women Aged Between 42 And 52 Years Is Linked To Higher Risk For Fracture.

Rheumatology Advisor (9/16, Kuhns) reports, “Initiation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) among midlife women aged between 42 and 52 years is associated with a higher risk for fracture compared with nonusers...according to study results.” Meanwhile, the study found that “other antidepressants...were not linked to increased fracture risk.” The findings were published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

10/17/2025

Fifteen Minutes Of Fast Walking Daily Can Reduce Total Mortality, CVD Mortality Risk.

Healio (9/16, Laboy) reports a study found that “walking quickly for 15 minutes per day was associated with a significant reduction in all-cause mortality and CVD mortality.” The researchers “collected data from 79,856 individuals from the Southern Community Cohort Study, which evaluated chronic disease racial disparities in low-income populations across 12 southeastern U.S. states from 2002 to 2009.” Using Cox proportional hazard regression, the researchers observed “that fast walking for as little as 15 minutes a day was associated with a significant decrease in total mortality. Adjusting for other lifestyle factors attenuated the association, although it remained significant.” They noted that “fast walking for 60 or more minutes was tied to significant mortality reductions related to CVD, as well as smaller but still significant reductions for cancer and other diseases.” Overall, the findings “support fast walking as an accessible and effective recommendation for patients in underserved populations, the researchers noted.” The study was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

10/16/2025

Phone use affects young athletes' sleep, physical health.

Young athletes are increasingly losing sleep due to smartphone use, with studies linking screen time to delayed bedtimes and reduced rest. This sleep deprivation can impair athletic performance by slowing reaction and recovery times and weakening focus, among other issues. Experts suggest keeping devices out of bedrooms and powering down before bedtime to mitigate these effects. Researchers offer recommendations to improve young people's sleep health.
Full Story: Sports Illustrated

10/15/2025

Hepatitis B vaccination of newborns saves lives.

Universal hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth is a safe and effective way to prevent chronic hepatitis B infection, cirrhosis and liver cancer, according to internal medicine physician Dr. Rita Kuwahara. "Universal HBV vaccine recommendations work, and the HBV vaccine has been instrumental in reducing rates of chronic HBV infection and liver cancer in our nation," Kuwahara writes.
Full Story: Healio (free registration) (9/17)

10/14/2025

Oral Menopause Hormone Therapy may be linked to heart risks in women with T2D.

Women with type 2 diabetes who use oral hormone replacement therapy in menopause may face a higher risk of pulmonary embolism and heart disease, while those who use HRT skin patches do not, according to a study of more than 36,000 patients. The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, suggests that women with diabetes should avoid oral estrogen therapy, says researcher Matthew Anson.

10/13/2025

How bariatric surgery compares with GLP-1s.

A study in the journal Nature Medicine found that metabolic surgery may offer long-term health benefits, including lower risk of death, compared with GLP-1 agonists in patients with obesity and diabetes. Bariatric surgery was associated with a 32% lower risk of death, a 47% lower risk of nephropathy and a 35% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. "Surgery should not be reserved as a last resort," said researcher Dr. Ali Aminian.

10/12/2025

Universal COVID-19 vaccination could cut hospitalization, deaths.

Universal COVID-19 vaccination in the US during 2024-2025 could prevent 10% to 20% of hospitalizations and deaths compared with no vaccination, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. The research underscores the benefits of broader vaccination, especially for older adults, amid recent FDA recommendations limiting vaccines to high-risk groups.
Full Story: Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (9/18)

10/11/2025

Adenotonsillectomy Wasn’t Better Than Watchful Waiting For Young Children With Mild To Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

MedPage Today (9/19, Phend) reported, “Adenotonsillectomy wasn’t better than just keeping an eye on young children with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), longer-term follow-up of the Karolinska Adenotonsillectomy (KATE) randomized trial affirmed.” Investigators found that “among children between 2 and 4 years of age, Obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Index (OAHI) didn’t improve more with early surgery than with watchful waiting after 3 years of follow-up.” MedPage Today added, “The co-primary endpoint of change in quality of life related to sleep-disordered breathing, though, did show a medium effect size in favor of adenotonsillectomy.” The findings were published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.

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