Medical News

• Oct 29, 2026 Eating Disorder Support: Nine Organizations Offering Care, Referrals and Family Resources Nine organizations offer eating disorder support, treatment referrals and practical resources, though cost and limited specialist access remain barriers.
• Oct 29, 2026 Targeted Therapy for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma: Uses and Limits Two medicines target a growth pathway involved in many basal cell cancers. Their role, side effects and limits depend on each person’s case.
• Oct 29, 2026 GLP-1 Microdosing: Potential Benefits, Risks and Evidence Gaps Smaller GLP-1 doses may help some people manage side effects, but evidence is limited and dose changes need a clinician’s guidance.
• Oct 29, 2026 Six Evidence-Informed Ways to Help Protect Your Hearing Noise protection, quieter listening and routine care may help reduce hearing risks, though these steps can’t prevent every cause of hearing loss.
• Oct 29, 2026 Five Foot Changes That May Point to Health Problems Beyond the Feet Hair loss, tingling, sudden toe pain, swelling, or a persistent nail mark can have several causes and may warrant medical assessment.
• Oct 29, 2026 Kona Ironman Finishes Show How Quickly Late-Race Outcomes Can Change Taylor Knibb won after a late reversal in Kona, while Solveig Løvseth finished eighth. The race offers a reminder that collapse during exertion needs medical at...
• Oct 29, 2026 Bedtime Stacking May Make It Harder to Associate Bed With Sleep Bedtime routines can help you unwind, but doing tasks and using screens in bed may keep your brain alert. Experts suggest moving the routine elsewhere.
• Oct 29, 2026 Weight Loss After 65: Why Muscle and Health Matter More Than the Scale Weight loss can remain possible with age, but preserving muscle and function matters. A clinician can help set goals that fit your health and needs.
• Oct 29, 2026 Treatment-Resistant High Blood Pressure: Causes, Evaluation and Care Options When blood pressure stays high despite several medicines, checking readings, treatment barriers and possible underlying causes can help guide care.
• Oct 29, 2026 Diabetes Month Highlights Risk Awareness, Screening and Support Resources The ADA’s November initiative highlights diabetes risk checks, early detection and practical resources, while its announcement offers no new clinical study resu...
• Oct 28, 2026 Estimated CTE Rate Among Deceased NFL Players Remains High After Donation Bias Adjustment A study estimated CTE in 74.5% of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023, while stressing that the figure is modeled, not a direct count.
• Oct 28, 2026 Pancreatic Cancer Pain: Medicines, Procedures and Supportive Care Pancreatic cancer pain can have several causes. A care team can match medicines, procedures and supportive therapies to symptoms and changing needs.
• Oct 28, 2026 Retatrutide Outperformed Semaglutide for Weight Loss in a Type 2 Diabetes Trial In an 80-week study of about 1,300 adults, retatrutide led to greater weight loss and a larger average A1C reduction than semaglutide.
• Oct 28, 2026 Julius Thomas on Emotional Regulation, Recovery and Life After Football Former NFL tight end Julius Thomas says sustainable performance depends on recovery, emotional skills and support through major life changes.
• Oct 28, 2026 Candy and Health: How to Enjoy Treats With Less Sugar Dietitians compare the sugar and nutrients in popular candies and share practical ways to enjoy an occasional treat with more intention.
• Oct 28, 2026 Nine Cold and Flu Season Essentials for a Better Prepared Medicine Cabinet A focused home kit can ease common symptoms and support timely care. Experts explain what to keep on hand and where caution matters.
• Oct 28, 2026 Weight Management After 65: What to Discuss With Your Doctor For adults over 65, weight goals should account for strength and mobility. A clinician can help weigh options and plan for muscle preservation.
• Oct 28, 2026 Missed HIV Medication Doses: What to Do and When to Call Your Care Team One missed dose is usually manageable. Repeated gaps call for prompt guidance because they can raise viral load and increase resistance risk.
• Oct 27, 2026 Menopause Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: What Survivors Should Know Systemic hormone therapy may ease menopause symptoms, but its safety after breast cancer remains uncertain. Here’s what evidence and specialists say.
• Oct 27, 2026 BRCA1 Previvor on Halloween, Added Sugar and Building Healthy Habits A physician and mother explains why one piece of Halloween candy isn’t the concern, and how family traditions can support lasting healthy habits.