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Most GLP-1 Prescriptions Miss the Mark in Obesity Treatment
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Most GLP-1 Prescriptions Miss the Mark in Obesity Treatment
New recommendations stress muscle preservation, micronutrient monitoring, and long-term planning for effective GLP-1 therapy
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July 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Humana just blinked. 👀

The insurer says it’ll axe one-third of prior auth requirements for outpatient care by 2026.

No more pre approval for colonoscopies, echos, or some MRIs.
July 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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A massive swedish study of 1.2M children over 24 years found no link between aluminum in vaccines and increased risk of asthma, allergies, or autism.
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July 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Gov’t pressure on drug prices is showing results: Pfizer & Bristol-Myers Squibb will now sell Eliquis (a top blood thinner)directly to patients for $346/month, 43% below list price.

Medicare’s $231 cap starts next year. A win for the uninsured & underinsured.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Hormone Therapy Enhances Tirzepatide Weight Loss news.justcarehealth.com/p/hormone-th...
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Hormone Therapy Enhances Tirzepatide Weight Loss
Concurrent menopausal hormone therapy increases tirzepatide efficacy in postmenopausal women
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July 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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📉 Medicare proposes cuts to ‘overpriced’ procedures, targeting highly paid specialists most.

Under RFK Jr., the agency seems to be signalling a shift challenging the AMA’s powerful pricing panel and aiming to rebalance pay toward primary care.

“Efficiency” is the new policy buzzword. 🤔
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July 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Statins Suggested for Preventing Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in High-Risk Adults news.justcarehealth.com/p/statins-su...
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Statins Suggested for Preventing Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in High-Risk Adults
A large Japanese study links long-term statin use with lower risk of aneurysmal SAH, especially in people with hypertension or cerebrovascular disease
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July 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Oral Semaglutide Weight-Loss Pill Could Arrive Soon
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Oral Semaglutide Weight-Loss Pill Could Arrive Soon
An FDA decision expected by year's end could introduce an effective, once-daily weight-loss pill as an alternative to injections.
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July 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Weekly Schizophrenia Pill Revolutionizes Treatment Adherence news.justcarehealth.com/p/weekly-sch...
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Weekly Schizophrenia Pill Revolutionizes Treatment Adherence
New weekly capsule shows similar effectiveness to daily schizophrenia medication, enhancing adherence for patients.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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@wardcarroll.bsky.social Mooch, can we get a video on your thoughts around June 12 Ahmedabad crash VT‑ANB (Boeing 787‑8)

Here is the preliminary report from aaib.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Social Isolation Weakens the Brain Neural Connections news.justcarehealth.com/p/social-iso...
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Social Isolation Weakens the Brain Neural Connections
Exploring how loneliness accelerates cognitive decline and what can be done to counteract its effects.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Prostate Cancer and Nutrition: Emerging Insights on Dietary Impact
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Prostate Cancer and Nutrition: Emerging Insights on Dietary Impact
How dietary choices influence prostate cancer progression and potential treatment outcomes.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Vitamin D Supplementation Slows Telomere Shortening in Aging
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Vitamin D Supplementation Slows Telomere Shortening in Aging
A New Study from the VITAL Trial Highlights Vitamin D's Potential to Combat Cellular Aging
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July 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Regular Sex Reduces Menopause-Related Discomfort and Pain
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Regular Sex Reduces Menopause-Related Discomfort and Pain
Study highlights the link between sexual activity and fewer genitourinary symptoms in menopausal women
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July 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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Magnesium Deficiency from Common Meds Can Be Dangerous
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Magnesium Deficiency from Common Meds Can Be Dangerous
Understanding how common drugs and silent symptoms can lead to dangerous heart rhythms and hospital visits
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July 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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New European Obesity Framework Reclassifies Millions as Obese
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New European Obesity Framework Reclassifies Millions as Obese
European criteria expand obesity definition beyond BMI, affecting nearly one-fifth of overweight individuals.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Music's Emotional Power Influences Memory Specificity news.justcarehealth.com/p/musics-emo...
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Music's Emotional Power Influences Memory Specificity
How varying emotional responses to music affect detailed versus general memory recall
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July 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Favorable Outcomes With Perioperative Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC
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Favorable Outcomes With Perioperative Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC
Large real-world study finds neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemoimmunotherapy improve survival in stage II–IIIA lung cancer
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July 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Walnuts Improve Insulin Response and Gut Health in Obesity
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Walnuts Improve Insulin Response and Gut Health in Obesity
A USDA-backed study links whole walnuts to better insulin sensitivity, reduced gut permeability, and favorable microbiome changes in adults with obesity
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July 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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ADA Guidelines Urge Routine Diabetes Screening for Liver Disease
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ADA Guidelines Urge Routine Diabetes Screening for Liver Disease
New standards recommend MASLD evaluation using FIB-4 scoring and elastography to prevent serious liver complications
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June 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Sexual Health Concerns Linger After Cervical Cancer Treatment
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Sexual Health Concerns Linger After Cervical Cancer Treatment
Findings from the OUTBACK trial show that sexual dysfunction and other quality-of-life symptoms persist years after treatment
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June 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Overwork May Reshape Brain Regions Linked to Stress
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Overwork May Reshape Brain Regions Linked to Stress
New imaging study links 52+ hour workweeks with structural brain changes in areas tied to emotion and decision-making
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June 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Prolonged Water-Only Fasting Raises Inflammation Risks
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Prolonged Water-Only Fasting Raises Inflammation Risks
Clinical findings suggest health risks despite measurable weight loss benefits
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June 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Fast Genetic Testing Transforms ADHD and Autism Care in Children
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Fast Genetic Testing Transforms ADHD and Autism Care in Children
Pediatricians now use rapid genomic tools to shorten diagnosis time and tailor neurodevelopmental care
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June 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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The investigational oral GLP-1 agonist orforglipron 🧪 a non-peptide small molecule significantly lowered A1c 📉 over 40 weeks in adults with early-stage type 2 diabetes 🩺🍽️.
June 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM