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👶 A nationwide cohort study 70,000 births found modestly higher risks of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis in children conceived via IVF/ART.

Absolute risks remain small, but findings highlight the need for long-term follow-up.

🔗 https://ow.ly/rmEm50Y1NPY

#IVF
IVF Babies and Allergy Risk: New Data
Cohort study of nearly 70,000 patients finds modest but statistically significant associations between assisted reproduction and asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis
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January 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
🤰💊 A major new review finds no link between prenatal paracetamol (Tylenol) use and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability when sibling-comparison studies are used to control for shared genetics and environment.

🔗 https://ow.ly/bjQa50Y1NIV
#Pregnancy #PublicHealth
Tylenol in Pregnancy: New Review
Researchers assess whether prenatal paracetamol use is associated with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or intellectual disability.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
💉🧬 A shingles vaccine may do more than prevent infection.

A new study links vaccination in adults 70+ to slower epigenetic and transcriptomic aging and lower inflammation - with effects lasting years.

Read more: https://ow.ly/pBlA50Y1NCa
#HealthyAging #Vaccines #Longevity
Shingles Vaccine Tied to Slower Aging
Researchers evaluate associations between shingles vaccination and biomarker-based measures of inflammation, immune function, and molecular aging in older adults.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM
👶🦠 Babies pick up more gut microbes from nursery peers than family after just 3 months, a new study finds.

By term’s end, nursery-derived strains made up 40% of the infant gut microbiome.
Read more: https://ow.ly/GwL850Y1NwM
#Microbiome #Pediatrics #Metagenomics
Nursery Peers Shape Infant Gut Microbiome
Researchers assess baby-to-baby gut microbiome transmission in nursery settings.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Emojis are appearing in the EHR. 👀

A JAMA Network Open analysis of 218M notes finds emoji use rising in clinician-patient messages, prompting questions about clarity and misinterpretation in clinical communication.

Read more: https://ow.ly/vNR950Y0cnC
#HealthIT #EHR
The Surprising Rise of Emojis in EHRs
Researchers explored how emojis are used in clinical communication and where misinterpretation may occur
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January 22, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Why do stroke rehab decisions stall?

A BMJ Open meta-synthesis finds emotional distress, one-way communication, and fragmented care reduce patient engagement in shared decision-making after stroke.

Read more: https://ow.ly/WR5W50Y0chR

#StrokeRehab #SharedDecisionMaking
When Stroke Rehab Decisions Stall
Researchers examine how patient emotions, clinician communication, and rehabilitation system factors shape shared decision-making after stroke.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
What if one night of sleep could predict your future health? 👀

Researchers report that an AI model trained on overnight sleep studies can forecast the risk of 130 diseases, including dementia, heart failure, stroke, and all-cause mortality, from a single night of data 👇
https://ow.ly/By2J50XWe4G
One Night's Sleep May Predict 130 Diseases
Foundation model trained on more than half a million hours of polysomnography data outperforms demographic baselines in forecasting mortality, dementia, and cardiovascular outcomes
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January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Heart failure care is evolving fast.

A new European Journal of Heart Failure editorial highlights key advances across cardio-oncology, imaging, and systems-level care, from cancer-associated HF risk to better outcomes at high-volume shock centers.

Catch the highlights 👇
https://ow.ly/GFuG50XWcZf
And the Beat Goes On
November 2025 editorial review highlights several key advances in heart failure care
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January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
New guideline just dropped: how to manage functional seizures 👇

A new AAN clinical practice guideline finds that psychological interventions nearly double the odds of seizure freedom in patients with functional seizures.

🔗 Read the key takeaways: https://ow.ly/M4En50XWcUB
#Neurology
AAN Issues Guideline on Functional Seizures
Psychological interventions nearly double the odds of seizure freedom; benzodiazepines and antiseizure medications not recommended without co-occurring epilepsy
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January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
😴 One night of sleep could reveal your long-term health risks.

A new AI foundation model trained on sleep study data can predict the future onset of 130 diseases, including dementia, heart failure, stroke, and all-cause mortality - from a single night of polysomnography.
🔗https://ow.ly/g4R550XU1H5
One Night's Sleep May Predict 130 Diseases
Foundation model trained on more than half a million hours of polysomnography data outperforms demographic baselines in forecasting mortality, dementia, and cardiovascular outcomes
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January 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
⚕️ Surgery saves lives - but at what personal cost?

New national data show surgeons have higher odds of divorce than other physicians, with male and White surgeons most affected. Long hours, emotional exhaustion, and delayed marriage may all play a role.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/4gTs50XTstm
Scalpel, Sutures, and Separation Notices
National survey data reveal male and White surgeons at greatest risk for marital dissolution
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January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Could full-fat dairy play a role in brain health? 🧀

A new observational study suggests higher intake of high-fat cheese and cream was linked to a lower risk of dementia over 25 years, while low-fat dairy showed no benefit.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/HJlj50XSPHH

#Dementia #NutritionScience
Medical Oddities: Dairy and Dementia’s New Angle
From cheese counters to tea kettles to rush hour—and even the role of romance—new studies suggest health shows up in unexpected places.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Early vaccine delays may be the warning sign clinicians can’t afford to miss. 🚨

A large cohort study finds that late 2- and 4-month vaccinations strongly predict MMR nonvaccination by age 2, even among children with consistent health care access.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/zaRy50XSPFw
#Pediatrics
The Canary in the Vaccine Schedule
Cohort study reveals declining MMR coverage despite consistent health care access, with early vaccination patterns emerging as strongest indicator of timely immunization.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Now available: the first new motion sickness drug in more than 40 years. 🚢💊

The FDA has approved NEREUS (tradipitant), an NK-1 receptor antagonist shown in phase 3 real-world trials to cut vomiting risk by 50%–70% during motion exposure.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/S2fS50XSPEB
#MotionSickness
NK-1 Drug Fills Motion Sickness Gap
Tradipitant demonstrates 50% to 70% risk reduction for vomiting incidence during motion exposure in phase 3 trials.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Lung cancer screening follow-up shows gaps 👇

Investigators highlight disparities in diagnostic follow-up intensity after abnormal lung cancer screening findings across Lung Imaging Reporting & Data System categories using an analysis of registry-linked Medicare data.
https://ow.ly/h2aY50XNesH
Lung Cancer Screening Follow-up Shows Gaps
Investigators highlight disparities in diagnostic follow-up intensity after abnormal lung cancer screening findings across Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System categories using a national analysis of registry-linked Medicare data.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A century-old dye is having a very blue moment. 🔵

Methylene blue is FDA-approved only for methemoglobinemia, but biohackers are hyping it as a “mitochondrial booster” for cognition, mood, aging & jet lag. Lab data are intriguing, but clinicians warn of risks.

https://ow.ly/iIkv50XN8wL
Medical Oddities: The Smurf-Hued Health Trend  
Old dyes, new diets, lonely algorithms, stubborn viruses, and what a coffee cup might do for bones, this week.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Thinking about a move? 🧠🏔️

This roundup highlights the Top 10 states to practice psychiatry, combining pay, demand, and opportunity (plus a little peace of mind).

See the full breakdown here: https://ow.ly/w60550XN6eU
#Psychiatry #MentalHealth #HealthcareCareers
Top 10 States to Practice Psychiatry
Looking for a place where your psychiatry practice—and your peace of mind—can thrive? These 10 states stand out for pay, demand, and opportunity.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
FDA fight over vaccine evidence, safety, trust, and rules for risks, benefits, and vaccine approval could slow updates and leave people unprotected.

Former FDA leaders warn trust will plummet if science is marginalized and evidence is cherry-picked.

Read more:
https://ow.ly/tJ7R50XN60I
#Vaccines
Who Decides Vaccine Evidence Now?
A fight over data standards at the FDA raises urgent questions about vaccine safety, ethics, and trust.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
US measles cases hit a 25-year high: 1,912 confirmed cases through Dec 9, 2025 with 3 deaths, mostly in unknown status.

Experts warn measles elimination status could be at risk if transmission continues into Jan 2026, as flu season intensifies with H3N2 “clade K”.
https://ow.ly/Rt7r50XNe6l
Measles Cases Surge to 25-Year High
US faces threat to measles elimination status as respiratory virus season intensifies with emergence of vaccine-evading H3N2 subclade
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December 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
New data from Dutch primary care records suggests a small, short-term uptick in shingles risk within 28 days after an mRNA COVID-19 booster, with no increased risk after the primary series.

Read more: https://ow.ly/nKOZ50XNcRW
#COVID19Research #mRNABooster #Vaccines
Small Shingles Risk Seen Post mRNA COVID-19 Booster
Researchers drew from more than 2 million Dutch primary care records.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A new $100K H-1B visa fee is putting rural hospitals in a tough spot.

This report looks at how a sudden cost hike could deepen staffing shortages in rural health care, where foreign-trained clinicians often fill critical roles and hiring options are already limited.
🔗 https://ow.ly/FH1g50XN6i3
The $100K Rule No One Saw Coming
Rural hospitals warn that a sudden visa cost hike could deepen dire workforce gaps.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Chronic back pain is common. axSpA is often missed.

A new study tested a simple, clinical feature–based self-referral questionnaire and found it could help speed earlier diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis, a key factor in reducing long diagnostic delays.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/Emri50XItTg
A New Question for Chronic Pain
A new clinical feature–based self-referral tool shows promise for speeding the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Are humans monogamous? 👀 A new genetic analysis of 197K+ sibling pairs across 103 populations suggests human reproductive patterns align with socially monogamous mammals, not polygynous species.

Get more details ⬇️
https://ow.ly/E6o250XJHAg

#HumanEvolution #Genetics #Anthropology #BehavioralScience
Are Humans Monogamous? Check Siblings
Sibling genetic analysis across 103 populations reveals reproductive behaviors align with socially monogamous mammals, not polygynous species
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December 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🦷☀️ Lower maternal vitamin D levels in pregnancy were linked to higher risk of early childhood cavities, with the strongest associations in mid to late trimesters. Authors suggest vitamin D may be a modifiable risk factor in prenatal care.

https://ow.ly/UOhc50XItZc #OralHealth #VitaminD #Pediatrics
Vitamin D: Early Cavity Connection
Maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy play a crucial role in preventing childhood dental caries, suggesting the need for routine screenings and supplementation.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A new review proposes autism may develop through 3 necessary metabolic hits converging on mitochondria + the cell danger response - with implications for screening & prevention.

Read more 🔗 https://ow.ly/zeHR50XJHmB

#AutismResearch #Mitochondria #Neurodevelopment #PublicHealth
Autism's 3-Hit Model Targets Mitochondria
Three necessary metabolic disruptions converge on cell danger response, suggesting prevention opportunities.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM