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RFK Jr. Calls for a Review of Abortion Pill Mifepristone
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a fresh safety review of mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions. He asked Dr. M...
Organic Ground Beef Sold at Whole Foods May Be Contaminated With E. Coli, USDA Says
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — Some packages of organic ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores across the country may be contaminated with E. coli, federal officials have warned. The U.S. Department of A...
Experiencing Sacred Moments Is Common for Internal Medicine Doctors
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – For internal medicine physicians, experiencing sacred moments (brief periods of meaningful connection between clinician and patient) is common, but discussing them with...
Odds of Advanced Cancer, Breast Cancer Death Lower in Screen-Detected Disease
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – For patients aged 40 years or older, screen-detected breast cancer is associated with lower odds of advanced cancer, mastectomy, and breast cancer-related death, according...
Cardiorespiratory Effects of Smoke Fine Particulate Matter From Wildfires Can Persist for Months
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – The cardiorespiratory effects of smoke fine particulate matter (PM2.5), a primary wildfire emission that can spike for months after a wildfire begins, can persist for...
More U.S. Teens Are Now Taking Wegovy for Weight Loss
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — More American teenagers now use the weight-loss drug Wegovy, as doctors and families grow more comfortable with the treatment. But experts say access is still limited, and mo...
FDA Expands Xenoview Indication to Include Children From Six Years of Age
02 June 2025 – Polarean Imaging plc (AIM: POLX), a commercial-stage medical imaging technology leader in functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging ("MRI") of the lungs, announces that the US Food and...
Acupuncture May Alleviate Nocturia in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 – Acupuncture may reduce nocturia in patients treated for prostate cancer, according to a research letter published online May 29 in JAMA Oncology. Kevin T. Liou, M.D., from ...
How Do Low-Calorie Diets Affect A Person's Mood?
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — Counting calories isn’t simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says. People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of dep...
High Insulin Linked To Irregular Periods
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — Elevated insulin levels could be causing irregular menstrual bleeding in women, a new study says. Women with excess levels of insulin are three times more likely to suffer f...
Coffee Could Be Key To Aging Gracefully
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — A morning cup of coffee might do more than momentarily boost your energy and spirits. Full-test java also appears to help women age more gracefully, a new study says. M...
Parental Education Tied to Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged, Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 – Parental education may protect offspring's cognitive health later in life, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Network Open. Shengyu Luo, from Sun Yat-Sen ...
Increase in Lead Levels Linked to Worse School Academic Performance
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 – A 1-unit increase in lead levels is associated with worse academic performance throughout school grades, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA Network Open....
Cardiac Deaths Remain Elevated Since 2020
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 – Cardiac deaths increased substantially starting in 2020, according to a research letter published online May 30 in JAMA Network Open. Jason H. Wasfy, M.D., from...
Judge Says Transgender Inmates Must Have Access to Hormone Therapy
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — A federal judge has ruled that transgender inmates in U.S. prisons must continue getting medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming accommodations. The d...