February 26, 2026

AHA Issues Pediatric Hypertriglyceridemia Statement

The scientific statement defines pancreatitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk thresholds and outlines causes and management in youths.

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February 26, 2026

Aspirin’s Cancer Promise Questioned

A Cochrane review finds no reduction in colorectal cancer incidence during the first 15 years of aspirin use and confirms increased bleeding risk.

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February 23, 2026

FDA Approves New Option in Obesity

The Allurion Gastric Balloon System is now authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration for short-term weight loss in adults aged 22 to 65 years with obesity and a body mass index of 30 to 40 kg/m2.

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February 23, 2026

Lifestyle Interventions vs Gestational Diabetes

Investigators report that lifestyle interventions during pregnancy reduce gestational diabetes risk, with effects varying by diagnostic criteria and maternal education level.

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February 23, 2026

Rapunzel Syndrome Masks Weight Loss

Researchers identify an extensive trichobezoar in a child with progressive weight loss and feeding changes.

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February 19, 2026

Income, BMI Linked to Colon Capsule Completion

Danish screening data identify clinical and socioeconomic factors that significantly influence whether colon capsule exams are completed.

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February 19, 2026

Advanced Crohn’s Therapies Show Similar Safety

Large claims analysis finds no significant differences in serious infections, blood clots, or major cardiovascular events across biologics and a Janus kinase inhibitor.

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February 19, 2026

Proton Pump Inhibitors and Cancer Risk

Investigators evaluate cancer risk tied to extended acid suppression therapy.

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February 17, 2026

VA DOD Updates Asthma Framework

The 2025 US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense asthma guideline introduces 21 evidence-based recommendations for primary care, redefining stepwise treatment, comorbidity management, and reliever strategy.

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