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Pulmonary hypertension may leave a mark on the brain

Brain imaging and laboratory findings point to inflammation as a link between pulmonary hypertension and cognitive impairment. . .

HHS

HHS finalizes Section 504 rule excluding gender dysphoria from disability definition

Federal health officials say the change clarifies which conditions qualify for disability protections under programs receiving HHS funding. . .

AHA 2026

For diabetes prevention, GLP-1 therapies outperform metformin

Among adults with prediabetes and obesity, GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with higher rates of normoglycemia and lower risks of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and death. . .

AHA 2026

Modern HRT gets a heart safety check

A 52,330-woman study found no increased cardiovascular or clotting risk over an average 12 years of follow-up. . .

AHA 2026

Energy drinks, stimulant supplements tied to cardiac arrest reports

Case reports have described heart events in patients without conventional risk factors, and a federal safety database analysis now offers a wider look at whether the pattern holds. . .

Sci Immunol

NAD+ helps innate immune cells hold their memory

A molecule known mostly as cell fuel turns out to have a second job, and it may explain why some macrophages stay ready for a second encounter. . .

JAMA Netw Open

Nearly three in 10 adults say they lied for antibiotics

Many of these patients report often feeling that clinicians do not take their symptoms seriously. . .

Int J Food Sci Nutr

Peels, stalks and seeds pack more fiber than what people usually eat

The easiest way to benefit is to fold these into common dishes, such as stir-fries and soups. . .

NCCN

Cancer caregivers need care too. NCCN now offers them guidance

This is its first guide aimed at family and friends who support cancer patients. . .

Hepatology

Liver societies agree on first global definition of acute-on-chronic liver failure

New consensus unifies diagnosis, grading, critical care, and transplant decision-making for a high-mortality liver syndrome. . .