July 02, 2025

Social Media Fuels Confusion Around Vasectomy Trends

A new review highlights how social media is shaping perceptions of vasectomy, with persistent misinformation, cultural stigma, and rising demand in the wake of the Dobbs ruling influencing men’s health decisions.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 27, 2025

CGM Boosts Wound Healing, Lowers A1c: Study

Short-term CGM use improved A1c, wound healing, and reduced ED visits in diabetic foot patients, per data from ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

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June 26, 2025

Testosterone, Sleep Duration Linked to Psoriasis Risk

Low testosterone and insufficient sleep were both linked to higher odds of psoriasis in a U.S. population study, even after adjusting for age, BMI, and other factors.

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June 25, 2025

Ultrasound Finds Early Insulin Resistance Signals

A handheld ultrasound probe could soon help detect metabolic issues long before blood sugar levels raise concerns.

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June 24, 2025

HSV-1 Restructures Human Genome via Hijacking

Researchers uncovered how herpes simplex virus type 1 reprograms human chromatin structure by hijacking transcriptional machinery, potentially revealing a new antiviral target.

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June 23, 2025

Surgical Technique During Prostatectomy Predicts Erectile Recovery

A multi-institutional study found that specific intraoperative techniques and technical skills during robotic-assisted prostatectomy were linked to erectile function recovery one year after surgery.

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June 23, 2025

Sitting-Rising Test Predicts Long-Term Mortality Risk

A 12-year study of over 4,000 adults found that poor performance on a basic sitting and rising test was strongly linked to increased risk of death from natural and cardiovascular causes.

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June 23, 2025

Older Adults Lead Vaccine Comeback

Older Americans are embracing vaccines—backed by new research confirming enhanced safety, disease prevention, and even a potential link to reduced dementia risk.

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