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2020 to 2023 Saw Sharp Increase in Nicotine Pouch Ingestions in Children
Nicotine pouch ingestions were more likely to be associated with serious medical outcome, medical admission
Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits for Children Have Increased
Findings seen for pediatric emergency department visits during summer months
Vaporized Nicotine Products More Effective Than Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Verified six-month continuous abstinence rate 9.6 percent in NRT group and 28.4 percent in VNP group
FDA Plans to Revoke 52 Food Standards
Agency has concluded the standards are obsolete and no longer needed
Delays in HTN Diagnosis Linked to Delays in Medication Prescribing
Increased cardiovascular risk over five years also seen in association with delayed diagnosis
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ENDO: Osteoporosis Treatment Benefits Elderly Patients With Fragility Fracture
Benefits include lower incidence of all-cause mortality, hospitalizations
ENDO: Older Age, Female Sex Tied to Greater Muscle Loss With Semaglutide
Higher protein intake may be protective against muscle loss, which is tied to less improvement in glucose homeostasis
Increased Risk for CVD Seen for Women With Premenstrual Disorders
Risk particularly pronounced for PMDs diagnosed before 25 years of age and those with comorbid perinatal depression
Cerebroplacental Ratio Better Guides Delivery With Perceived Less Fetal Movement
Study reveals better outcomes when cerebroplacental ratio guides decision for expedited birth
Few Discontinuation Symptoms Reported After Stopping Antidepressants
Reported symptoms included dizziness, nausea, vertigo, nervousness
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in T2D Tied to Increased Risk for GERD, GERD Complications
Risk ratios were 1.27 and 1.55 for GERD and its complications during a median follow-up of three years for GLP-1 RA versus SGLT-2 inhibitor users
Long-Term Obesity Linked to Expression of Aging Biomarkers
Association seen for long-term obesity with adulthood expression of biomarkers denoting antagonistic and integrative aging hallmarks
Mediterranean, Plant-Based Diets Could Lower Risk for Constipation
In contrast, Western diets, inflammatory pattern diets, and low-carbohydrate diets increase risk
RFK Jr. Fires Two Trump-Appointed Senior Officials in Ongoing HHS Restructuring
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed...
Association Found Between Home Mold, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
In a recent study, 54 of 231 hypersensitivity pneumonitis patients had home mold exposure as the culprit antigen