June 13, 2025

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Speeds Recovery

A retrospective study comparing endoscopic and traditional open sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps found shorter operative times, fewer complications, and improved outcomes associated with the endoscopic technique.

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June 13, 2025

Lifestyle Interventions Recommended First-Line in Diabetes

A new guideline recommends using lifestyle interventions as first-line treatment to prevent, manage, and potentially reverse type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, supported by extensive clinical evidence.

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June 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: 6 Foot Moves Possibly Worth Prescribing

Strong feet, smarter carbs, test kits, and tea—this roundup’s got range.

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June 11, 2025

Simvastatin Lowers Cholesterol—but Does Not Improve Depression Symptoms

A randomized trial of 160 adults with depression and obesity found no improvement in mood symptoms from adding simvastatin to escitalopram, though the statin significantly lowered cholesterol and inflammation levels.

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June 10, 2025

Does Autism-Linked Cortical Noise Impair Sleep?

New research presented at SLEEP 2025 links increased auditory cortex excitability with poor sleep efficiency in children—especially those with autism spectrum disorder—offering insight into sensory-driven sleep disturbances.

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June 09, 2025

Postpartum Sleep Stays Fragmented for 13 Weeks

New research found that first-time mothers experienced substantial sleep disruption for more than 3 months after childbirth, even as total sleep time gradually recovered.

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June 09, 2025

Gray and Blazed: Pot’s Risky New Demographic

As cannabis use rises among older adults, new studies reveal surprising health risks—from ER visits to potential dementia links.

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June 06, 2025

Can At-Home Melatonin Testing Work?

At-home dim light melatonin onset assessments were 92% successful in youth with ADHD symptoms, regardless of symptom severity.

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June 05, 2025

Depression at Any Age Linked to Dementia: Study

A large research review found that depression diagnosed in either midlife or late life was linked to a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

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