In Testing for Cognitive Decline, It May Not Be What the Patient Says, But How It's Said That Matters
August 04, 2025

Acoustic variables, like shimmer and jitter, that are typically undetectable in human speech can be detected with tablet technology and serve as biomarkers for mental acuity.

Only 1 in 5 Women Meet Heart Health Targets at Midlife, and These 4 Factors Matter Most
August 04, 2025

Adequate sleep tops the 4 elements most important to CV health after menopause, with blood pressure, glucose levels, and smoking status close behind.

Amesh Adalja, MD, on How PCPs Can Counter Social Media Vaccine Misinformation
August 04, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, explains how physicians can rebut social media vaccine claims with concise, referenced facts and patient-centered communication.

Structured Lifestyle Program Yields Statistically Significant Cognitive Gains in US POINTER Trial
August 04, 2025

The program's interventions enhanced cognitive function in older adults at risk for dementia, highlighting the importance of healthy behaviors.

New Guidelines Recommend Preconception Screening in Diabetes: Daily Dose
August 04, 2025

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Brain Wave Patterns Could Serve as Biomarkers to Predict Progression From MCI to Alzheimer Disease, Novel Research Suggests
August 04, 2025

The ability to observe an early marker of Alzheimer disease progression noninvasively marks a new phase of research with potential for improved disease management.

FDA Mandates Major Changes to Opioid Labeling
August 04, 2025

The FDA requires all manufacturers of opioid pain medications to revise labeling to emphasize and explain risks with long-term use.

Ready to Prescribe a GLP-1 Medication? Please Dive Deep Into the Patient's History First, Advises John Bonnet, MD, MPH
August 01, 2025

Bonnet says a clear understanding of a patient's weight and emotional history are critical to ensure optimal use of GLP-1 therapy in a successful weight management program.

Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall Again, Exemptions Rise on Cusp of New School Year: CDC Annual Update
August 01, 2025

Only 92.5% of kindergartners received the recommended 2-shot MMR series in 2024-25 and rates were similarly low for DTaP and polio, according to the CDC.

Vaccine Hesitancy: Communication Strategies for Primary Care That Preserve Trust
August 01, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, infectious disease physician, outlines effective communication strategies that respect patient concerns while reinforcing physician credibility.