August 18, 2025

'Social Apnea' Highest on Saturdays

Weekend catch-up sleep and social jetlag may increase obstructive sleep apnea severity.

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August 18, 2025

How Patients with Chronic Conditions Rate US Health Care

Report highlights strengths and weaknesses in chronic care across five key health care categories.

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August 13, 2025

Medical Oddities: Spud Alert, Method Matters Most

Science spans snacks, cells, sheep, and sips in this week’s research highlights.

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August 11, 2025

Why Turning 26 Jeopardizes Health Coverage

A growing number of young Americans lose affordable health insurance at age 26, facing complex Affordable Care Act marketplaces, rising costs, and limited coverage options.

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August 08, 2025

How Many Vacation Days Are Doctors Taking?

A survey by the American Medical Association shows a rise in physicians taking time off, reflecting an improvement in burnout rates.

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August 05, 2025

Weight Regain Persists After Anti-Obesity Treatment

A new meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials found that patients began regaining weight as early as 8 weeks after discontinuing anti-obesity medications, with weight gain continuing through 52 weeks.

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August 05, 2025

What Do Patients Look for in Health Care Facilities?

An analysis of online reviews of health care facilities identified language patterns associated with positive or negative patient experiences.

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August 04, 2025

Near-Infrared Tool Improves Gland Detection in Thyroid Surgery

Fiber-based near-infrared autofluorescence improved parathyroid gland identification during thyroidectomy and bilateral parathyroid exploration.

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August 01, 2025

Consistent or Increasing Physical Activity Across Adulthood Linked to Lower Mortality

This large meta-analysis on physical activity patterns and mortality—encompassing 85 prospective cohort studies—shows that consistent or increasing physical activity during adulthood is associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk.

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