July 01, 2026

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Lens Density

Research suggests improved ocular tissue transparency after major weight loss following bariatric surgery

The Ophthalmologist

June 30, 2026

Mass Spec Roundup: Hidden Origins and Cellular States

New studies separate host and microbial metabolites, trace secreted proteins, identify a pro-regenerative cardiomyocyte state, and map macrophage lipid metabolism

The Analytical Scientist

June 30, 2026

How Does Social Media Influence Health Decisions?

National survey findings suggest many US adults report making health decisions based on social media despite widespread concerns about the accuracy of health information shared to the platforms.

Conexiant

June 29, 2026

Side Effects: The Gut Goes Rogue

When fiber metabolism falters in lupus, the microbiome may start dining on the host instead. This week: mucin-munching bugs, brain-delivered DHA with no cognitive payoff, and lipid-loaded MS lesions that may not be innocent bystanders.

Conexiant

June 29, 2026

Metabolic Health Tied to Dementia

In two population-based cohorts, metabolically unhealthy status generally showed higher dementia risk estimates, while metabolically healthy obesity was not associated with increased risk in primary analyses.

Conexiant

June 29, 2026

Pregnancy Health Score Tied to Later Cardiometabolic Risk

A modified cardiovascular health score during pregnancy was associated with later diagnosis of chronic hypertensive and metabolic conditions.

Conexiant

June 27, 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Smell, Taste Changes

A matched electronic health record study of more than 876,000 patients with type 2 diabetes found a low absolute incidence but higher relative hazard of documented smell and taste disturbances among patients prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.

Conexiant

June 25, 2026

Medical Oddities: Could GLP-1s Curb Violence?

Five studies, one question: are we overlooking hidden drivers of health?

Conexiant

June 24, 2026

Do Revisions in Rotator Cuff Repair Decline With GLP-1 Use?

Preoperative use was associated with fewer revisions and no increase in short-term complications among patients with obesity, although benefits appeared concentrated in select subgroups.

Conexiant

June 23, 2026

Side Effects: Sour Mouth, Lower BP

Acidic gum beat sugar-free at cranking out nitric oxide from beetroot juice — exactly backward from what test-tube studies predicted. Also this week: a sleep gene that ignores amyloid, and jackfruit sap moonlighting as a bone-building drug delivery system.

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