September 17, 2025

Medical Oddities: Do Mosquitoes Have a Type?

Mosquito appeal, sleep hormones, sibling survival, diet for teeth, and more tea results shaped this week’s quirky findings.

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September 17, 2025

Prostate Amyloid Deposition Correlated With Cardiac Burden

Prostate tissue amyloid presence parallels cardiac amyloid burden in sporadic transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis cases.

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September 15, 2025

The Hidden Hazard: Fall-Risk Drugs

US fall-related deaths in older adults are rising, with prescription drugs a key contributor and safer alternatives urged.

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September 12, 2025

Organ Donation: Where Do We Draw the Line?

A case highlights challenges in brain death determination and organ donation practices.

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September 11, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Metabolic Recipe for Sleepiness

Science this week serves up naps, plaque stealth, binge boosts, tea twists, and brain maps.

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September 10, 2025

What Role Do Omega-3s Play in Dementia Prevention?

Observational evidence suggests omega-3s may help shield aging brains, though randomized trials remain mixed.

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September 10, 2025

Study Ties Diet to Lung Cancer Risk

High consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with increased risk of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell subtypes.

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September 09, 2025

Dietary Nitrate Lowers Blood Pressure in Older Adults, Study

Researchers show nitrate-rich beetroot reshapes the oral microbiome.

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September 04, 2025

'No Standard of Care' for GLP-1 Weaning

Without a defined standard of care for tapering GLP-1 medications, physicians must navigate patient management amid insurer restrictions and high discontinuation rates

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