<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Pharmaceutical news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[2017 to 2022 Saw More Than Doubling in Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- From 2017 to 2022, the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) more than doubled, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Michael M. Hammond, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2017-to-2022-saw-more-than-doubling-in-use-of-glp-1-receptor-agonists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2017-to-2022-saw-more-than-doubling-in-use-of-glp-1-receptor-agonists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Globally, Youths Not Eating Enough Healthy, Plant-Based Foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Globally, youth are not consuming enough healthy, plant-based foods, according to a study published online July 8 in BMJ Global Health.Sydney Yearley, from Tufts University in Boston, and colleagues used the Global Dietary...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/globally-youths-not-eating-enough-healthy-plant-based-foods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/globally-youths-not-eating-enough-healthy-plant-based-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review Shows Most Obesity Drugs Do Not Aid Quality of Life, Heart Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Most obesity drugs do not improve quality of life or heart health, according to a review published online July 8 in The BMJ.Kailei Nong, from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, and colleagues conducted a systematic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-shows-most-obesity-drugs-do-not-aid-quality-of-life-heart-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/review-shows-most-obesity-drugs-do-not-aid-quality-of-life-heart-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-Zone Scleral Lens Improves Visual Performance for Irregular Corneas]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- For adults with irregular corneas, a four-zone scleral lens demonstrates high effectiveness for improving visual performance, according to a study published in the September issue of Eye Discovery.Qi Tan, from Rayzon...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/four-zone-scleral-lens-improves-visual-performance-for-irregular-corneas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/four-zone-scleral-lens-improves-visual-performance-for-irregular-corneas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individuals Across Races and Ethnicities Report Psoriasis as a Considerable Burden]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026-- Individuals across races and ethnicities report psoriasis as a considerable burden, with reports of transportation barriers, difficulties accessing medications, and delayed care, according to a study published online July...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/individuals-across-races-and-ethnicities-report-psoriasis-as-a-considerable-burden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/individuals-across-races-and-ethnicities-report-psoriasis-as-a-considerable-burden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026&mdash; A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico&#8239;of Guanajuato, Mexico.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still linking the lettuce...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-iceberg-lettuce-recall-stands-after-false-positive-for-cyclospora/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-iceberg-lettuce-recall-stands-after-false-positive-for-cyclospora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do So Many Women Miss The Signs Of Perimenopause?]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026&mdash; About 1 in 3 women over 35 is unsure whether she&rsquo;s in perimenopause &mdash; and researchers say symptom confusion is a major reason why.A team led by Yihan Xu, from Flo Health Inc. in London, surveyed more than 7,600 U.S. women...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-do-so-many-women-miss-the-signs-of-perimenopause/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-do-so-many-women-miss-the-signs-of-perimenopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Bacteria May Hold Key To Preventing Severe Peanut Allergies]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026&mdash; Why is a peanut allergy a life-and-death event for some folks but a minor inconvenience to others?Chalk it up to different populations of bacteria colonizing the mouth and gut, new research suggests."We found evidence that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-bacteria-may-hold-key-to-preventing-severe-peanut-allergies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-bacteria-may-hold-key-to-preventing-severe-peanut-allergies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Therapy Sessions Improve Lives Of Kids With Lupus]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026&mdash; Children with lupus may have a new resource to manage symptoms. A virtual therapy program out of Michigan State University relieved mental health symptoms of depression and anxiety for kids with the autoimmune disorder.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/virtual-therapy-sessions-improve-lives-of-kids-with-lupus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/virtual-therapy-sessions-improve-lives-of-kids-with-lupus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Links GLP-1 Medications To Rare Vision Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026&mdash; Popular medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been linked to a small increase in the risk of a rare but serious eye condition.The medications &mdash; which include well-known...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-links-glp-1-medications-to-rare-vision-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-links-glp-1-medications-to-rare-vision-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Evidence Links Sleep Apnea To Dementia And Memory Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026&mdash; Snoring at night might not just disrupt a partner or pets; it could also impact memory function and dementia risk.A new study in Alzheimer&rsquo;s &amp; Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association examined the link...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-evidence-links-sleep-apnea-to-dementia-and-memory-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-evidence-links-sleep-apnea-to-dementia-and-memory-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From RFK Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 20, 2026&mdash; Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, expressed support for vaccines &mdash; including mRNA-based COVID shots &mdash; in a Senate hearing, though she didn&rsquo;t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumps-cdc-nominee-praises-vaccines-without-vowing-independence-from-rfk-jr/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumps-cdc-nominee-praises-vaccines-without-vowing-independence-from-rfk-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2015 to 2023 Saw Decline in Health Care-Associated Infections in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- The prevalence of health care-associated infections was lower in 2023 than in 2015 in the United States, according to a study published in the July 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Nora Chea, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2015-to-2023-saw-decline-in-health-care-associated-infections-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2015-to-2023-saw-decline-in-health-care-associated-infections-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Weight Loss Reported With Dexamphetamine Versus Methylphenidate for ADHD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- For children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), comparable, significant symptom improvement is seen with dexamphetamine and methylphenidate, but weight loss is greater with dexamphetamine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-weight-loss-reported-with-dexamphetamine-versus-methylphenidate-for-adhd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-weight-loss-reported-with-dexamphetamine-versus-methylphenidate-for-adhd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAIC: Blood Test Detecting p-tau217 Levels Can Predict Progression to Cognitive Impairment]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- Higher p-tau217 levels are associated with an increased risk for progression to cognitive impairment and accelerated cognitive decline among cognitively unimpaired older adults, according to a study published online July 14...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aaic-blood-test-detecting-p-tau217-levels-can-predict-progression-to-cognitive-impairment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aaic-blood-test-detecting-p-tau217-levels-can-predict-progression-to-cognitive-impairment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAIC: Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease Improve Accuracy of Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- Blood-based biomarkers (BBM) for Alzheimer disease (AD) improve accuracy of diagnosis, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, held from July 12 to 15 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aaic-blood-based-biomarkers-for-alzheimer-disease-improve-accuracy-of-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aaic-blood-based-biomarkers-for-alzheimer-disease-improve-accuracy-of-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peptide Vaccine Targeting KRAS Mutations Promising for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- A peptide vaccine targeting six common KRAS mutations (mKRAS-VAX) generates durable T-cell responses in individuals with hereditary pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) predisposition, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peptide-vaccine-targeting-kras-mutations-promising-for-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peptide-vaccine-targeting-kras-mutations-promising-for-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seniors Undergoing High-Risk Emergency General Surgery Have Fewer Healthy Days at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- In older adults, high-risk emergency general surgery (EGS) is associated with fewer healthy days at home (HDAH), according to a study published online July 15 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Manuel...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/seniors-undergoing-high-risk-emergency-general-surgery-have-fewer-healthy-days-at-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/seniors-undergoing-high-risk-emergency-general-surgery-have-fewer-healthy-days-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobacco Treatment Program Effective in Oncology Settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026-- A sustained virtual tobacco treatment program nearly doubles the rate of quitting versus usual care within community oncology care settings, according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tobacco-treatment-program-effective-in-oncology-settings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tobacco-treatment-program-effective-in-oncology-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Warns Of Parasite Outbreak Tied To Taco Bell Lettuce In 5 States]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.The warning, posted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-warns-of-parasite-outbreak-tied-to-taco-bell-lettuce-in-5-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-warns-of-parasite-outbreak-tied-to-taco-bell-lettuce-in-5-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Vegetables For Your Heart May Depend On Your Sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026&mdash; Turns out, eating your vegetables isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to your health.New research suggests the veggies that best protect your heart could depend on your sex.Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-best-vegetables-for-your-heart-may-depend-on-your-sex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/the-best-vegetables-for-your-heart-may-depend-on-your-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Americans Born Abroad Have Lower Odds For Stroke, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026&mdash; Country of birth can play a part in Black Americans' stroke risk, according to a new study.The study &mdash; published July 15 in Neurology &mdash; found that despite Black Americans typically having an overall higher risk of stroke...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-americans-born-abroad-have-lower-odds-for-stroke-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-americans-born-abroad-have-lower-odds-for-stroke-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Hidden Influence On Teen Girls' Emotions: Testosterone]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026&mdash; Researchers have long focused on estrogen as the hormone driving emotional and mental distress during female puberty, but new research points to a different culprit: testosterone. Researchers found that girls whose...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-hidden-influence-on-teen-girls-emotions-testosterone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-hidden-influence-on-teen-girls-emotions-testosterone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Type Of ADHD Med May Affect Kids' Weight]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026&mdash; Two top treatments both eased kids' ADHD symptoms in a new study, though one caused more significant weight loss within the first year. Children who were given dexamphetamine lost more weight than those prescribed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-type-of-adhd-med-may-affect-kids-weight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-type-of-adhd-med-may-affect-kids-weight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: Many Older Americans Unaware Of 988 Suicide Help Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026&mdash; Since its inception four years ago, the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline has provided millions of Americans with a critical safety net during mental health emergencies.The service offers free mental health counseling, any...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-many-older-americans-unaware-of-988-suicide-help-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-many-older-americans-unaware-of-988-suicide-help-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Sales Tax On Doctor Visits And Medicine? In Missouri, Some Worry]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 17, 2026&mdash; Missouri healthcare advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can&rsquo;t afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.Now she...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-sales-tax-on-doctor-visits-and-medicine-in-missouri-some-worry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-sales-tax-on-doctor-visits-and-medicine-in-missouri-some-worry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds of Stroke Lower Among Black Individuals Who Have Immigrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Individuals who identify as Black who are immigrants to the United States have reduced odds of stroke, with the lowest odds seen for those who have immigrated recently, according to a study published online July 15 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-stroke-lower-among-black-individuals-who-have-immigrated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-stroke-lower-among-black-individuals-who-have-immigrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Cancer Cases Predicted to Increase to 34.4 Million by 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- An estimated 20.6 million new cancer cases occurred worldwide in 2024, with incidence burden expected to increase to 34.4 million by 2050, according to a study published online July 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cancer-cases-predicted-to-increase-to-344-million-by-2050/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-cancer-cases-predicted-to-increase-to-344-million-by-2050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About One-Third of Women 35 Years and Older Report Perimenopause Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Perimenopause uncertainty is prevalent among 34 percent of women aged 35 years or older, according to a study published online July 14 in Menopause.Yihan Xu, Ph.D., from Flo Health Inc. in London, and colleagues conducted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-women-35-years-and-older-report-perimenopause-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-women-35-years-and-older-report-perimenopause-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increase in Smoking Unlikely With Very Low Nicotine Cigarettes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- For people assigned to smoking very low nicotine-content cigarettes (VLNCs), there is minimal evidence for compensation for reduced nicotine levels, according to a review published online July 15 in JAMA Network...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-in-smoking-unlikely-with-very-low-nicotine-cigarettes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increase-in-smoking-unlikely-with-very-low-nicotine-cigarettes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C May Benefit Trauma Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- High doses of intravenous vitamin C may improve outcomes in trauma patients, according to a review published online June 30 in BMJ Military Health.Nandesh Chandrakant Patel, M.B.Ch.B., from the Academic Department of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-dose-intravenous-vitamin-c-may-benefit-trauma-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-dose-intravenous-vitamin-c-may-benefit-trauma-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Does Not Increase Insulin Discontinuation With Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- For veterans with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receiving basal insulin therapy, the addition of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) does not increase the rate of insulin discontinuation compared with other...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-does-not-increase-insulin-discontinuation-with-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-does-not-increase-insulin-discontinuation-with-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Findings Indicate Breast Cancer and A-Fib Incidence Frequently Overlap]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Eighty countries and territories, accounting for 39.60 percent of the world, exhibit overlapping breast cancer (BC) and atrial fibrillation (AF) incidence, according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-findings-indicate-breast-cancer-and-a-fib-incidence-frequently-overlap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-findings-indicate-breast-cancer-and-a-fib-incidence-frequently-overlap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Higher Risk for Ischemic Optic Neuropathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a higher risk for ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) compared with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and dipeptidyl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-linked-to-higher-risk-for-ischemic-optic-neuropathy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-linked-to-higher-risk-for-ischemic-optic-neuropathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epidural Analgesia in Labor Appears to Be Safe for Newborns]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Epidural analgesia during labor is not associated with clinically significant risks of harm to newborn babies or children, according to a study published online July 15 in The BMJ.Rachel J. Kearns, M.D., from Glasgow...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epidural-analgesia-in-labor-appears-to-be-safe-for-newborns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epidural-analgesia-in-labor-appears-to-be-safe-for-newborns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recurrence Score Elevated for Breast Cancer Diagnosed Within First Year Postpartum]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026-- Postpartum breast cancer (PPBC) diagnosed within the first year postpartum has a significantly elevated 21-gene Oncotype DX Recurrence Score (RS), according to a study published online July 1 in npj Breast Cancer.Shiliang...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recurrence-score-elevated-for-breast-cancer-diagnosed-within-first-year-postpartum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recurrence-score-elevated-for-breast-cancer-diagnosed-within-first-year-postpartum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill To Rival Costly Injections]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026&mdash; A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to drive their levels down.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted today to approve Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-first-cholesterol-pill-to-rival-costly-injections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-first-cholesterol-pill-to-rival-costly-injections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill, Lipfendra, To Rival Costly Injections]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 &mdash; A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to drive their levels down.<br />
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted today to approve Lipfendra (enlicitide), the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-first-cholesterol-pill-lipfendra-to-rival-costly-injections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-first-cholesterol-pill-lipfendra-to-rival-costly-injections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Of The Largest Epidural Studies Ever Delivers Reassuring News For Parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026&mdash; Does having an epidural during labor increase the risk of harm to your baby?One of the largest studies to investigate the question says the answer is no.A team led by Dr. Rachel Kearns of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-of-the-largest-epidural-studies-ever-delivers-reassuring-news-for-parents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-of-the-largest-epidural-studies-ever-delivers-reassuring-news-for-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain 'Microstimulation' Works Long-Term To Restore Sense Of Touch After Spinal Cord Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026&mdash; A special brain-computer interface can restore a sense of touch to the hands of people who lose that vital sense after a spinal cord injury, researchers report.For up to a decade, the breakthrough microstimulation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-microstimulation-works-long-term-to-restore-sense-of-touch-after-spinal-cord-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-microstimulation-works-long-term-to-restore-sense-of-touch-after-spinal-cord-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwaves During Pregnancy Could Affect Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026&mdash; Climate change could be increasing risks to children's brain development. A new study finds that exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy could spur neurological changes in infancy and beyond.These potentially...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heatwaves-during-pregnancy-could-affect-babys-brain-development-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heatwaves-during-pregnancy-could-affect-babys-brain-development-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could A Vaccine Prevent Pancreatic Cancer In Those At High Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026&mdash; Pancreatic cancer can be a silent killer, especially for people who inherit mutant genes that greatly raise their risk for the disease.However, there's new hope of preventing the cancer among these high-risk people: A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-a-vaccine-prevent-pancreatic-cancer-in-those-at-high-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/could-a-vaccine-prevent-pancreatic-cancer-in-those-at-high-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Night Owls' At Risk Of Wider Waistlines, Unhealthy Hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026&mdash; Higher levels of cholesterol and body fat are more likely in folks who stay up late, new research finds.The study of 287 women in New Zealand found that "early birds" and "night owls" ate about the same amount of food each...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-owls-at-risk-of-wider-waistlines-unhealthy-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-owls-at-risk-of-wider-waistlines-unhealthy-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing Funding Losses, States Call Out Big Businesses With Employees On Medicaid]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 16, 2026&mdash; As the Trump administration&rsquo;s January deadline looms for states to enforce new Medicaid work requirements, some state lawmakers are turning the tables by pushing to publicly name the largest companies that have employees...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/facing-funding-losses-states-call-out-big-businesses-with-employees-on-medicaid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/facing-funding-losses-states-call-out-big-businesses-with-employees-on-medicaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irritable Patients Make Emergency Medicine Physicians More Stressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Patients with irritable behaviors adversely influence emergency physicians' emotions, according to a study published online July 12 in BMJ: Quality &amp; Safety.Linda M. Isbell, Ph.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/irritable-patients-make-emergency-medicine-physicians-more-stressed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/irritable-patients-make-emergency-medicine-physicians-more-stressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Adolescents Not Aware of Dangers of Fentanyl Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- A considerable proportion of adolescents are not aware of the dangers of fentanyl use, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Network Open.Richard Miech, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-adolescents-not-aware-of-dangers-of-fentanyl-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-adolescents-not-aware-of-dangers-of-fentanyl-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[65.8 Percent of U.S. Counties Lack Radiation Oncology Practice Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- In 2025, 68.5 percent of U.S. counties lacked a radiation oncology (RO) practice site, according to a study published online July 9 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics.Catherine Yu, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/658-percent-of-us-counties-lack-radiation-oncology-practice-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/658-percent-of-us-counties-lack-radiation-oncology-practice-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Productivity Loss Precedes Diagnosis of Early-Onset Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Significant productivity loss is seen up to 15 years before diagnosis of early-onset dementia (EOD), according to a study published online July 8 in Neurology.Ave Kivisild, M.D., from the University of Eastern Finland in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/productivity-loss-precedes-diagnosis-of-early-onset-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/productivity-loss-precedes-diagnosis-of-early-onset-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity Has Increased Significantly in U.S. Adults and Youths Since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Obesity prevalence has risen substantially since 1999 and now affects more than 40 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of U.S. youths, according to a study published online July 6 in Circulation.Anum S. Minhas, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-has-increased-significantly-in-us-adults-and-youths-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-has-increased-significantly-in-us-adults-and-youths-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant Changes in Voice Noted
During Exacerbation of Asthma, COPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Significant changes in voice are observed during an exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online in ERJ Open Research.Loes van Bemmel, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-changes-in-voice-noted-during-exacerbation-of-asthma-copd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-changes-in-voice-noted-during-exacerbation-of-asthma-copd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3.2 Percent Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Develop New Alcohol-Related Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026-- Bariatric surgery may increase the risk for alcohol problems, according to two studies published online June 17 in the International Journal of Obesity.Magnus Str&oslash;mmen, R.N., Ph.D., from Trondheim University Hospital in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/32-percent-undergoing-bariatric-surgery-develop-new-alcohol-related-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/32-percent-undergoing-bariatric-surgery-develop-new-alcohol-related-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant Changes in Voice NotedDuring Exacerbation of Asthma, COPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026 -- Significant changes in voice are observed during an exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online in ERJ Open Research.<br />
Loes van Bemmel, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-changes-in-voice-notedduring-exacerbation-of-asthma-copd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-changes-in-voice-notedduring-exacerbation-of-asthma-copd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire Smoke Puts Millions At Risk Across Midwest, Northeast]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026&mdash; Millions of people across the Midwest and Northeast are breathing dangerous air this week as heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota spreads across the region.Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-puts-millions-at-risk-across-midwest-northeast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wildfire-smoke-puts-millions-at-risk-across-midwest-northeast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer's Risk Up To 10 Years Before Symptoms Begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026&mdash; A simple blood test may accurately predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's symptoms up to a decade before they begin.The test looks for an Alzheimer's biomarker called p-tau217."This is a critical step toward...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-test-may-predict-alzheimers-risk-up-to-10-years-before-symptoms-begin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-test-may-predict-alzheimers-risk-up-to-10-years-before-symptoms-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Can Create  'Ghosts' Of Lost Loved Ones, But Would You Want To Meet Them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026&mdash; Artificial intelligence simulations of the dead are already a reality. Services like HereAfterAI, Project December and S&eacute;ance AI are converting the deceased's photos, text messages and other data into digital "ghosts" for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-can-create-ghosts-of-lost-loved-ones-but-would-you-want-to-meet-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-can-create-ghosts-of-lost-loved-ones-but-would-you-want-to-meet-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impulsivity In Third Grade Could Point To Future Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026&mdash; Third-graders who often act out during a school day may be at higher risk of falling behind academically in high school and beyond, a new study finds.Impulsive, sometimes disruptive youngsters may be setting a pattern for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/impulsivity-in-third-grade-could-point-to-future-struggles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/impulsivity-in-third-grade-could-point-to-future-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Microplastics Linked To Higher Heart Attack Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026&mdash; Compared to healthier patients, people who suffer heart attacks tend to have higher concentrations of microplastics in their blood, a small new study has found.In other studies, the tiny plastic particles &mdash; ubiquitous in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/are-microplastics-linked-to-higher-heart-attack-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/are-microplastics-linked-to-higher-heart-attack-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THC/CBD Combo Might Ease Agitation In Late-Stage Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026&mdash; Agitation is a common and tough-to-control symptom of late-stage dementia. But a new trial suggests that a combination of two active ingredients in marijuana may help ease patients' agitation.The specially formulated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thccbd-combo-might-ease-agitation-in-late-stage-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thccbd-combo-might-ease-agitation-in-late-stage-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knee Pain? Ragged Cartilage? Research Suggests Surgery's Not The Best Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026&mdash; Thousands of Americans who undergo a common knee surgery might be making their problems worse rather than better.Researchers who followed patients for 10 years after they received either the actual procedure, arthroscopic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/knee-pain-ragged-cartilage-research-suggests-surgerys-not-the-best-answer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/knee-pain-ragged-cartilage-research-suggests-surgerys-not-the-best-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consensus Statements Developed for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Linked Interstitial Lung Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Consensus statements have been developed for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD); the statements were published online June 5 in The Lancet Respiratory...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/consensus-statements-developed-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-linked-interstitial-lung-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/consensus-statements-developed-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-linked-interstitial-lung-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Expands Use of Zoryve to Include Young Children With Plaque Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for Zoryve (roflumilast) cream 0.3 percent for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients ages 2 years and older.Zoryve is a once-daily...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-expands-use-of-zoryve-to-include-young-children-with-plaque-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-expands-use-of-zoryve-to-include-young-children-with-plaque-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Kidney Disease Prevalence Stable From 2013 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly associated with diabetes, according to a research letter published online July 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine.Sophie E. Claudel, M.D., from the Boston Medical Center...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-kidney-disease-prevalence-stable-from-2013-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-kidney-disease-prevalence-stable-from-2013-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benzodiazepine Use Has Plateaued in Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Benzodiazepine use among older U.S. adults decreased before the COVID-19 pandemic but plateaued thereafter, according to a research letter published online July 7 in Annals of Internal Medicine.Mark Olfson, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/benzodiazepine-use-has-plateaued-in-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/benzodiazepine-use-has-plateaued-in-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Care Initiation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Effective]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Among adults with insulin-treated diabetes, initiation of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) by primary care clinicians is associated with clinically meaningful improvements in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and significant...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/primary-care-initiation-of-continuous-glucose-monitoring-is-effective/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/primary-care-initiation-of-continuous-glucose-monitoring-is-effective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[40 Percent Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer After Emergency Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- About 40 percent of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer after emergency hospital admission, according to a study published online July 7 in BMJ Oncology.Georgia Zachou, M.D., from the London School of Hygiene and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/40-percent-diagnosed-with-ovarian-cancer-after-emergency-admission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/40-percent-diagnosed-with-ovarian-cancer-after-emergency-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Levels of Light Exposure Linked to Lower Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- High levels of daytime light exposure are associated with a lower risk for dementia, according to a study based on U.S. data published online June 24 in General Psychiatry.Nana Zheng, Ph.D., from The Affiliated Brain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-levels-of-light-exposure-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-levels-of-light-exposure-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitamin A, D May Aid Asthma Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Higher vitamin A is associated with better lung function in children and adults, while vitamin D levels are associated with lower epigenetic aging in asthma in adults, according to a study published online June 30 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-a-d-may-aid-asthma-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-a-d-may-aid-asthma-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearing Loss Impacts 1 in 4 Patients With Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Hearing impairment is a significant, yet underrecognized complication of diabetes, according to a review published online June 23 in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews.Mehwish Nisar, M.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hearing-loss-impacts-1-in-4-patients-with-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hearing-loss-impacts-1-in-4-patients-with-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ketogenic Diet Beneficial in Schizophrenia, Bipolar-1 Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026-- Administration of a ketogenic diet (KETO) is feasible for patients with schizophrenia and bipolar-1 disorders and is associated with improved metabolic health, cognitive performance, and clinical symptoms, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ketogenic-diet-beneficial-in-schizophrenia-bipolar-1-disorders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ketogenic-diet-beneficial-in-schizophrenia-bipolar-1-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lettuce Suspected In Growing Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026&mdash; Michigan health officials have identified lettuce and other salad greens as the leading suspected source of a growing multistate outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes watery diarrhea.The illness it causes, known as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lettuce-suspected-in-growing-multistate-cyclospora-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lettuce-suspected-in-growing-multistate-cyclospora-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are Family Doctors Leaving The Workforce? Retirement, Burnout Creating A U.S. Primary Care 'Brain Drain']]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026&mdash; A bad back led Dr. Dale Block to retire from family medicine in 2019, after nearly four decades treating patients.&ldquo;I was one of those rare three-sport athletes&rdquo; in high school and college, said Block, 67, who lives in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-family-doctors-leaving-the-workforce-retirement-burnout-creating-a-us-primary-care-brain-drain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-family-doctors-leaving-the-workforce-retirement-burnout-creating-a-us-primary-care-brain-drain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unruly Patients Are Stressing ER Staff, Undermining Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026&mdash; Nevermind "The Pitt": Real-life drama in America's emergency rooms is wearing down doctors and perhaps impairing the care they can provide, a new study shows.A lot of their anxieties are coming from angry, impatient and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unruly-patients-are-stressing-er-staff-undermining-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unruly-patients-are-stressing-er-staff-undermining-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain Patients Should Taper Opioids At Their Own Pace, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026&mdash; About 5 million Americans are thought to be using an opioid painkiller to ease their chronic pain. A new study suggests that the safest route to reducing use of the powerful drugs is best left up to the patient.&ldquo;For...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pain-patients-should-taper-opioids-at-their-own-pace-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pain-patients-should-taper-opioids-at-their-own-pace-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwaves Raise Hospital Admissions For Mental Health Woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026&mdash; Heatwaves are increasing in severity and duration for Americans, and research suggests they leave a rise in mental health crises in their wake.A new international study tracked more than 2.6 million warm-season hospital...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heatwaves-raise-hospital-admissions-for-mental-health-woes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heatwaves-raise-hospital-admissions-for-mental-health-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Gun Suicides Hit Record High, Even As Firearm Deaths Decline Overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026&mdash; The latest federal data finds U.S. gun deaths dipping slightly overall, even as rates of firearm-related suicides reached a record high. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data for 2024 found that guns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-gun-suicides-hit-record-high-even-as-firearm-deaths-decline-overall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-gun-suicides-hit-record-high-even-as-firearm-deaths-decline-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worried About Your Aging Parents? Welcome To The Caregiving Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 14, 2026&mdash; When his father was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer in 2025, William Morrison immediately went into caregiving mode.&ldquo;We were in the hospital every day,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I was really playing the intermediary between the medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worried-about-your-aging-parents-welcome-to-the-caregiving-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worried-about-your-aging-parents-welcome-to-the-caregiving-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Dementia Risk Factors Varies Across Geographic Settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Variation is seen in the prevalence and patterns of risk factors for dementia, but broadly similar clusters of risk factors are observed across countries and regions, according to a study published online July 12 in The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-dementia-risk-factors-varies-across-geographic-settings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-dementia-risk-factors-varies-across-geographic-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neurodegenerative Mortality Elevated for NFL Athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- National Football League (NFL) athletes have higher neurodegenerative mortality than the general population, according to a study published online July 8 in eClinicalMedicine.Charlotte B. Luster, from the Spaulding...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/neurodegenerative-mortality-elevated-for-nfl-athletes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/neurodegenerative-mortality-elevated-for-nfl-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is An Aortic Dissection? The Condition That Killed Sen. Lindsey Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026&mdash; The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham this weekend has drawn attention to a fast-moving and often fatal emergency: aortic dissection, a tear in the body's largest artery.Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-is-an-aortic-dissection-the-condition-that-killed-sen-lindsey-graham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/what-is-an-aortic-dissection-the-condition-that-killed-sen-lindsey-graham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lung Transplant Can Prolong Survival in Stage IV NSCLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Lung transplantation can prolong survival for select patients with medically refractory, lung-limited, stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lung-transplant-can-prolong-survival-in-stage-iv-nsclc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lung-transplant-can-prolong-survival-in-stage-iv-nsclc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antidepressant Effects Seen With Transcranial Pulse Stimulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Prefontal transcranial pulse stimulation is associated with antidepressant effects, according to a study published online July 6 in JAMA Network Open.Penny Ping Qin, Ph.D., from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antidepressant-effects-seen-with-transcranial-pulse-stimulation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antidepressant-effects-seen-with-transcranial-pulse-stimulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Coffee Consumption Linked to Favorable Indicators of Liver Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Higher coffee consumption is associated with favorable indicators of liver health, according to a study published online July 1 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Hyun-Seok Kim, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-coffee-consumption-linked-to-favorable-indicators-of-liver-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-coffee-consumption-linked-to-favorable-indicators-of-liver-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most U.S. Adults Report Health-Related Engagement With Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- Most U.S. adults using social media report some health-related engagement with social media, according to a research letter published online June 30 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Aline F. Pedroso...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-us-adults-report-health-related-engagement-with-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-us-adults-report-health-related-engagement-with-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audiogram Pattern Predicts Recovery in Sudden Hearing Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026-- The configuration of the initial pure tone audiogram is an independent predictor of complete recovery in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL), according to a study published online June 17 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/audiogram-pattern-predicts-recovery-in-sudden-hearing-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/audiogram-pattern-predicts-recovery-in-sudden-hearing-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-Loss Drugs Help, But Exercise Is Still The Key To A Healthier Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026&mdash; Weight-loss meds are transforming obesity treatment.But when it comes to heart health, exercise may still be the game changer."The study shows that while medication supports weight maintenance, it is exercise &mdash; with or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-drugs-help-but-exercise-is-still-the-key-to-a-healthier-heart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-drugs-help-but-exercise-is-still-the-key-to-a-healthier-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adderall Misuse Falls Sharply Among Young Adults, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026&mdash; Half as many young adults are misusing Adderall, Ritalin and other ADHD medications these days to help them remain alert at study or work, a new evidence review says.Misuse of ADHD stimulant meds among adults under 30 fell...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adderall-misuse-falls-sharply-among-young-adults-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adderall-misuse-falls-sharply-among-young-adults-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphones Can Increase Seniors' Risk Of Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026&mdash; Smartphones can contribute to depression among seniors, depending on how they&rsquo;re using the devices, a new study says.Older folks who compulsively use their phones to scroll news, watch videos or play games alone are more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphones-can-increase-seniors-risk-of-depression/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphones-can-increase-seniors-risk-of-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Soccer Players Show Signs Of Shrinking Brains]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026&mdash; World Cup fever has America in its grip, as the international soccer tournament grinds steadily toward the finals.But a new study is highlighting a darker side to the sport: the toll that soccer can take on the brains of its...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pro-soccer-players-show-signs-of-shrinking-brains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pro-soccer-players-show-signs-of-shrinking-brains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Option For Long-Term Care Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 10, 2026&mdash; Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added to Washington state&rsquo;s payroll tax cost her about $500 last year. But she doesn&rsquo;t really mind.&ldquo;On a scale of 1 to 10 of my annoyance with taxes in general, this one is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-new-option-for-long-term-care-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-new-option-for-long-term-care-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New KFF Poll Reveals Who Is Most Likely To Endorse Vaccine Myths]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 13, 2026&mdash; People who don&rsquo;t have a trusted health care provider are more likely than people with one to believe or lean toward believing several common myths about vaccines, a new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-kff-poll-reveals-who-is-most-likely-to-endorse-vaccine-myths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-kff-poll-reveals-who-is-most-likely-to-endorse-vaccine-myths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds of HPV-Related Cancers Up for People With HIV, Solid Organ Transplant Recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- The odds of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are increased among people with HIV (PWH) and solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.Eva Meglic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-hpv-related-cancers-up-for-people-with-hiv-solid-organ-transplant-recipients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-hpv-related-cancers-up-for-people-with-hiv-solid-organ-transplant-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 30 Percent of Pediatric Surgery Patients Receive Opioid Rx]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY July 10, 2026-- About 31 percent of pediatric surgery patients receive an opioid prescription at discharge, according to a study published online June 23 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Anoosha Moturu, M.D., M.P.H., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-30-percent-of-pediatric-surgery-patients-receive-opioid-rx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-30-percent-of-pediatric-surgery-patients-receive-opioid-rx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Mortality, Amputation Rate in PAD and Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- For patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with lower rates of mortality, hospitalization, revascularization, and amputation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-linked-to-lower-mortality-amputation-rate-in-pad-and-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-linked-to-lower-mortality-amputation-rate-in-pad-and-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dual-Mobility THR Linked to Reduced Risk for Dislocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- Use of dual mobility (DM) total hip replacement (THR) is associated with a reduced risk for dislocation compared with conventional THR among patients with a displaced femoral neck fracture, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dual-mobility-thr-linked-to-reduced-risk-for-dislocation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dual-mobility-thr-linked-to-reduced-risk-for-dislocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Lithium Concentrations Mirror Serum Concentrations in Bipolar Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- For euthymic individuals with bipolar disorder receiving stable lithium carbonate treatment, brain lithium levels closely match blood lithium levels and are more stable with twice-daily dosing, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-lithium-concentrations-mirror-serum-concentrations-in-bipolar-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-lithium-concentrations-mirror-serum-concentrations-in-bipolar-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Model IDs Inpatients at Risk for Hypoglycemia Within 24 Hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- A deep learning model can identify hospitalized patients at risk for hypoglycemia within 24 hours, according to a study published online June 11 in npj Digital Medicine.Amanda Momenzadeh, Pharm.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/model-ids-inpatients-at-risk-for-hypoglycemia-within-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/model-ids-inpatients-at-risk-for-hypoglycemia-within-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive Breastfeeding May Protect Against ADHD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026-- Exclusive breastfeeding may protect against attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood, according to a study published online June 19 in Biological Psychiatry.Berit Skretting Solberg, M.D., Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exclusive-breastfeeding-may-protect-against-adhd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exclusive-breastfeeding-may-protect-against-adhd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Couric's Memory Loss Scare Puts Rare Brain Condition In Spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026&mdash; Former "TODAY" show anchor Katie Couric recently spent a few frightening hours unable to recall the month, the year or who was president &mdash; an episode she now knows was caused by a rare, temporary brain condition.Couric, 69...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/katie-courics-memory-loss-scare-puts-rare-brain-condition-in-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/katie-courics-memory-loss-scare-puts-rare-brain-condition-in-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mild COVID Can Lead To Long-Term Hidden Eye Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026&mdash; Doctors are shedding new light on a hidden eye condition that can develop after even a mild case of COVID.Researchers say a growing number of patients are experiencing severe eye pain, light sensitivity, trouble reading and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mild-covid-can-lead-to-long-term-hidden-eye-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mild-covid-can-lead-to-long-term-hidden-eye-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seniors Know How Sharp They Are At Any Given Time, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026&mdash; Seniors have a pretty good handle on how sharp they are at any given moment, a new study says.Self-ratings captured by smartwatches closely matched seniors' actual brain performance in real-time everyday settings...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/seniors-know-how-sharp-they-are-at-any-given-time-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/seniors-know-how-sharp-they-are-at-any-given-time-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026&mdash; Voice changes measured by a smartphone app can send up a red flag for people with asthma or COPD, warning them of an oncoming symptom flare-up, a new study says.In the future, daily voice checks using such an app might be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-app-uses-voice-to-predict-asthma-copd-flare-ups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-app-uses-voice-to-predict-asthma-copd-flare-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ People Less Likely To Be Screened For Some Common Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026&mdash; LGBTQ+ people are less likely to be regularly tested for some common forms of cancer, a new study says.Gay and bisexual women, as well as transgender individuals, are less likely to receive screening for cervical or breast...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lgbtq-people-less-likely-to-be-screened-for-some-common-cancers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lgbtq-people-less-likely-to-be-screened-for-some-common-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Can Detect Previously Invisible MS Scars In The Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026&mdash; Artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find previously invisible brain lesions linked to multiple sclerosis, potentially improving their ability to track disease progression, a new study says.The gray matter of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-can-detect-previously-invisible-ms-scars-in-the-brain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-can-detect-previously-invisible-ms-scars-in-the-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients Face A Thicket of Red Tape Trying To Maintain Consistent Health Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 10, 2026 (HealthDay) &mdash; By the time Derion Blackman collapsed in front of a Dollar General in Kissimmee, Florida, in March, he had been waiting two months to regain access to some of the vital medications he&rsquo;d been taking since...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-face-a-thicket-of-red-tape-trying-to-maintain-consistent-health-coverage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-face-a-thicket-of-red-tape-trying-to-maintain-consistent-health-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men More Likely to Be Diagnosed at Regional, Distant Cancer Staging]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- For many cancer sites, men are more likely than women to be diagnosed at regional or distant staging than localized staging, according to a study published online July 1 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-more-likely-to-be-diagnosed-at-regional-distant-cancer-staging/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-more-likely-to-be-diagnosed-at-regional-distant-cancer-staging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal Response to Child May Predict Later Psychiatric Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- Timely maternal response to a child predicts later psychiatric disorders in childhood, with associations limited to hyperactivity and conduct disorders, according to a study published online July 1 in PLOS ONE.Bethany...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-response-to-child-may-predict-later-psychiatric-disorders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-response-to-child-may-predict-later-psychiatric-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Clinician Interaction Needed for Many Online GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescribers]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026-- Online glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescription vendors frequently do not require clinician interaction, according to a research letter published online July 6 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-clinician-interaction-needed-for-many-online-glp-1-receptor-agonist-prescribers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-clinician-interaction-needed-for-many-online-glp-1-receptor-agonist-prescribers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Dementia Risk Seen With SGLT2is in Seniors 65+ With Mood, Psychotic Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is associated with a lower risk for dementia in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders, according to a study published online June 30 in JAMA Network Open.<br />
David...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dementia-risk-seen-with-sglt2is-in-seniors-65-with-mood-psychotic-disorders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dementia-risk-seen-with-sglt2is-in-seniors-65-with-mood-psychotic-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bimekizumab Well Tolerated, Efficacious Over Three Years in Axial Spondyloarthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), bimekizumab, a dual interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, is well tolerated over three years, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bimekizumab-well-tolerated-efficacious-over-three-years-in-axial-spondyloarthritis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bimekizumab-well-tolerated-efficacious-over-three-years-in-axial-spondyloarthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Reveals No Link Between Prenatal Acetaminophen and Autism or ADHD in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- There is no evidence for an association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring, according to a sibling-matched...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-no-link-between-prenatal-acetaminophen-and-autism-or-adhd-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-reveals-no-link-between-prenatal-acetaminophen-and-autism-or-adhd-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melatonin May Help Alleviate Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- For people with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, melatonin seems beneficial, while the evidence remains limited for postoperative pain, according to a review published online June 30 in PAIN.<br />
Kangchao Wu, from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/melatonin-may-help-alleviate-chronic-musculoskeletal-pain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/melatonin-may-help-alleviate-chronic-musculoskeletal-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individualized, Goal-Oriented Cognitive Rehab Beneficial for Long COVID]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- For adults with long COVID-related cognitive impairment, individualized, goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation (CR) leads to significant and sustained improvements in goal attainment, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/individualized-goal-oriented-cognitive-rehab-beneficial-for-long-covid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/individualized-goal-oriented-cognitive-rehab-beneficial-for-long-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Use Hits Record High As Medicare Opens Access To Weight-Loss Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 &mdash; The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%.<br />
That&rsquo;s about 40 million people &mdash; as many folks who live in California, the nation&rsquo;s largest state.<br />
A new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-use-hits-record-high-as-medicare-opens-access-to-weight-loss-drugs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-use-hits-record-high-as-medicare-opens-access-to-weight-loss-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Toxicity Is a Significant Issue for Patients With COPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 -- Financial toxicity associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a negative impact on patients, resulting in adjustments to disease management and adjustments to financial planning, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/financial-toxicity-is-a-significant-issue-for-patients-with-copd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/financial-toxicity-is-a-significant-issue-for-patients-with-copd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About One-Third of Men Continuously Using Tamsulosin See Minimal to No Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY July 9, 2026 -- For men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) attributable to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who are continuous users of tamsulosin, about one-third have minimal or no tamsulosin effect, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-men-continuously-using-tamsulosin-see-minimal-to-no-effect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-men-continuously-using-tamsulosin-see-minimal-to-no-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foundation Fights Medical Errors That Claim 200,000 U.S. Lives A Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026&mdash; Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one organization believes those deaths can be stopped.The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), a nonprofit founded in 2012, has set an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/foundation-fights-medical-errors-that-claim-200000-us-lives-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/foundation-fights-medical-errors-that-claim-200000-us-lives-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative Hip Replacement Cuts Post-Surgery Risk Of Dislocation By 70%]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026&mdash; Hip replacement surgery can dramatically improve the life of a person in chronic pain from a bum hip, but afterward patients must move carefully lest they cause their new hip to pop out of joint.But a better-designed hip...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/innovative-hip-replacement-cuts-post-surgery-risk-of-dislocation-by-70/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/innovative-hip-replacement-cuts-post-surgery-risk-of-dislocation-by-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Study Finds Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits And Vegetables]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026&mdash; Kids around the world aren&rsquo;t eating enough fruits and veggies, a major new analysis has found.Plant-based foods are rich in essential nutrients that support children&rsquo;s normal development and long-term health, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-study-finds-kids-worldwide-skipping-fruits-and-vegetables/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/global-study-finds-kids-worldwide-skipping-fruits-and-vegetables/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New, Highly Accurate Brush Test Can Detect Mouth Cancer Within An Hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026&mdash; A non-invasive brush test can diagnose mouth cancer within one hour, potentially boosting detection rates, a new study says.The brush test proved nearly 96% accurate in detecting oral cancer when tested on hundreds of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-highly-accurate-brush-test-can-detect-mouth-cancer-within-an-hour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-highly-accurate-brush-test-can-detect-mouth-cancer-within-an-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable Care Act Insurers Want More Premium Increases As Enrollment Sags]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 9, 2026&mdash; For the second year in a row, many Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing double-digit premium increases, driven by rising medical costs as well as policy changes by Congress and the Trump administration.In preliminary...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/affordable-care-act-insurers-want-more-premium-increases-as-enrollment-sags/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/affordable-care-act-insurers-want-more-premium-increases-as-enrollment-sags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proportion of ED Visits for Suspected Suicide Down From 2021 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- From 2021 to 2025, the overall proportion of emergency department (ED) visits for suspected suicide attempts among all ED visits for any reason decreased, with the largest declines seen among adolescents and females...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proportion-of-ed-visits-for-suspected-suicide-down-from-2021-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proportion-of-ed-visits-for-suspected-suicide-down-from-2021-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Expands Use of First Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy for Children as Young as 2 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a supplemental approval for Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) for patients aged 2 years and older with either sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-expands-use-of-first-sickle-cell-disease-gene-therapy-for-children-as-young-as-2-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-expands-use-of-first-sickle-cell-disease-gene-therapy-for-children-as-young-as-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Adults Missing Out on Having a Primary Care Clinician, Annual Checkups]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Three in 10 young adults do not have a primary care doctor, according to the results of a survey released June 29 by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.The national poll was conducted from May 1 to 3, 2026...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/young-adults-missing-out-on-having-a-primary-care-clinician-annual-checkups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/young-adults-missing-out-on-having-a-primary-care-clinician-annual-checkups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates of Documented Prostate Cancer Screening Shared Decision-Making Very Low]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Rates of prostate cancer screening shared decision-making (SDM) are very low in family medicine practices, according to a study published in the June issue of the Southern Medical Journal.Nicholas Shungu, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rates-of-documented-prostate-cancer-screening-shared-decision-making-very-low/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rates-of-documented-prostate-cancer-screening-shared-decision-making-very-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field-Based Programs Can Improve Hypertension Control in the Homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Field-based homeless health care programs can improve hypertension control among people experiencing homelessness, according to a study published online June 25 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Sae Takada...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/field-based-programs-can-improve-hypertension-control-in-the-homeless/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/field-based-programs-can-improve-hypertension-control-in-the-homeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fluoxetine, CBT, and Combination Beneficial for Youths With Anxiety Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- For youths with anxiety disorders, similar symptom reduction is seen with fluoxetine, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and their combination, according to a study published online June 24 in The American Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fluoxetine-cbt-and-combination-beneficial-for-youths-with-anxiety-disorders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fluoxetine-cbt-and-combination-beneficial-for-youths-with-anxiety-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Study Confirms Link Between Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026-- Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is associated with an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), according to a study based on U.S. data published online June 16 in the American Journal of Epidemiology.Rebecca M...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-study-confirms-link-between-hyperemesis-gravidarum-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-study-confirms-link-between-hyperemesis-gravidarum-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Frozen Blueberries At Publix]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; An E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries has sickened 12 people, four of them seriously enough to require hospital care, federal health officials say.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/e-coli-outbreak-prompts-recall-of-frozen-blueberries-at-publix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/e-coli-outbreak-prompts-recall-of-frozen-blueberries-at-publix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Risk of Liver Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; The best thing about your morning coffee may not be the caffeine kick.A study just published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests as little as one to two cups a day may lower your risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drinking-coffee-may-lower-your-risk-of-liver-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drinking-coffee-may-lower-your-risk-of-liver-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Teens Underestimate Risks Of Fentanyl Use, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; U.S. teens are seriously underestimating how lethal the synthetic opioid fentanyl can be, a new study says.More than half of American eighth-graders don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s dangerous to experiment with fentanyl, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-teens-underestimate-risks-of-fentanyl-use-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-teens-underestimate-risks-of-fentanyl-use-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men More Likely To Be Diagnosed With Advanced Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; More men die from cancer than women, and a new study suggests one potential reason why.Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with advanced cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, researchers report in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-more-likely-to-be-diagnosed-with-advanced-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/men-more-likely-to-be-diagnosed-with-advanced-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumination Plays Key Role In Caregiver Stress, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; Caring for a loved one with dementia can be incredibly stressful &mdash; and a great deal of that stress could be coming from caregivers second-guessing themselves, a new study says.Caregivers who dwell on difficult problems...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rumination-plays-key-role-in-caregiver-stress-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rumination-plays-key-role-in-caregiver-stress-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training Program Could Ward Off Injuries Among Soccer Girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; A targeted training program can help young female soccer players avoid torn knees and other injuries, a new study says.Girls who play soccer have a higher risk of leg and ankle injuries compared to boys, due to differences...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/training-program-could-ward-off-injuries-among-soccer-girls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/training-program-could-ward-off-injuries-among-soccer-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copay Assistance Is Meant To Defray Patient Drug Costs. Some Insurers Keep It Instead.]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; For 16 years, Larry Gruber, a fitness coach from Wilton Manors, Florida, received a coupon card to help him pay for a psoriatic arthritis medication he needs that costs more than $7,700 a month.Each year, Amgen, which...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/copay-assistance-is-meant-to-defray-patient-drug-costs-some-insurers-keep-it-instead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/copay-assistance-is-meant-to-defray-patient-drug-costs-some-insurers-keep-it-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Common in People With Eating Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is common people with eating disorders, according to a research letter published online June 24 in JAMA Psychiatry.Nicholas C. Peiper, Ph.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-common-in-people-with-eating-disorders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-common-in-people-with-eating-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods in Early Childhood Linked to Brain Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Greater consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) in early childhood is associated with brain development by age 6 years, according to a study published online June 2 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Jonatan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/consumption-of-ultraprocessed-foods-in-early-childhood-linked-to-brain-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/consumption-of-ultraprocessed-foods-in-early-childhood-linked-to-brain-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: Overall U.S. Death Rate Reduced From 2024 to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- In 2025, the overall U.S. death rate was down 4.6 percent from 2024, according to a July Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Farida B. Ahmad, M.P.H...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-overall-us-death-rate-reduced-from-2024-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-overall-us-death-rate-reduced-from-2024-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prolonged Sedentary Behavior Linked to Risk for Cancer Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) is associated with cancer mortality, according to a study published online July 2 in PLOS Medicine.Ziyi Zhou, Ph.D., from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prolonged-sedentary-behavior-linked-to-risk-for-cancer-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prolonged-sedentary-behavior-linked-to-risk-for-cancer-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRAS ctDNA Linked to Worse Overall Survival in Localized Pancreatic Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- KRAS-mutant circulating tumor (ct)DNA is associated with worse overall survival (OS) in localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), according to a study published online June 30 in Clinical Cancer Research.Krishay...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kras-ctdna-linked-to-worse-overall-survival-in-localized-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kras-ctdna-linked-to-worse-overall-survival-in-localized-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topical Ivermectin, Encapsulated Benzoyl Peroxide More Efficacious Than Metronidazole for Rosacea]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Topical ivermectin and encapsulated benzoyl peroxide are more efficacious than metronidazole for adults with rosacea, according to a review published online July 1 in JAMA Dermatology.Anissa Valentina Amstutz, from Brigham...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/topical-ivermectin-encapsulated-benzoyl-peroxide-more-efficacious-than-metronidazole-for-rosacea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/topical-ivermectin-encapsulated-benzoyl-peroxide-more-efficacious-than-metronidazole-for-rosacea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genome-Wide Significant Loci Identified for Meniere Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Five independent genome-wide significant loci have been identified for Meniere disease (MD) risk, implicating convergent biological processes, according to a study published in the July 2 issue of the American Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genome-wide-significant-loci-identified-for-meniere-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genome-wide-significant-loci-identified-for-meniere-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antibiotic Prescribing &gt;95 Percent for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Antibiotic prescribing has remained above 95 percent for uncomplicated diverticulitis at Veterans Affairs facilities, according to a study published online June 23 in Annals of Internal Medicine.Jesse D. Sutton, Pharm.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotic-prescribing-gt95-percent-for-uncomplicated-diverticulitis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotic-prescribing-gt95-percent-for-uncomplicated-diverticulitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Looks at Drivers of Nurse Turnover]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Nurses who are dissatisfied with their primary position are much more likely to leave their jobs, according to a study published online June 5 in Health Affairs Scholar.Amy Witkoski Stimpfel, Ph.D., R.N., from New York...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-drivers-of-nurse-turnover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-drivers-of-nurse-turnover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adverse Events Increased With Sedative Prescription After Hospitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026-- Older adults with a new prescription for a sedative have an increased risk for falls and adverse events in the 30 days after discharge, according to a study published online June 29 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-events-increased-with-sedative-prescription-after-hospitalization/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-events-increased-with-sedative-prescription-after-hospitalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan, Other States See Unusual Spike In Parasite That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 &mdash; A parasite that causes severe, watery diarrhea is spreading across the United States, and health officials in Michigan are racing to explain an unusual surge in cases.<br />
Michigan's outbreak has grown fast. It has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-other-states-see-unusual-spike-in-parasite-that-causes-explosive-diarrhea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-other-states-see-unusual-spike-in-parasite-that-causes-explosive-diarrhea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries Thought Their Drug Plan Was Free. Then They Lost It.]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026&mdash; Jude Pare and his partner, Diane Tix, live in rural Minnesota until temperatures dip below freezing, when they take refuge in Arizona for the winter. While away, their mail is forwarded. But Pare, 77, said he didn&rsquo;t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thousands-of-medicare-beneficiaries-thought-their-drug-plan-was-free-then-they-lost-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/thousands-of-medicare-beneficiaries-thought-their-drug-plan-was-free-then-they-lost-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 'Secret Shopper' Study Finds Gaps in Online Prescribing]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026&mdash; Getting a GLP-1 prescription online can be quick and convenient, but new research suggests it may come with surprisingly little medical oversight.Ashwin Chetty and colleagues at Yale University School of Medicine created a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-secret-shopper-study-finds-gaps-in-online-prescribing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-secret-shopper-study-finds-gaps-in-online-prescribing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight Loss Surgery Increases Risk Of Alcoholism, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026&mdash; Weight loss surgery can be a lifesaver for people with severe obesity, but they will need to watch the booze from then on, a new study says.People who undergo gastric bypass or gastric sleeve tend to absorb alcohol more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgery-increases-risk-of-alcoholism-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgery-increases-risk-of-alcoholism-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IV Vitamin C Might Boost Recuperation Among Trauma Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026&mdash; People who&rsquo;ve been severely injured in an accident might have a lower risk of death if doctors pump them full of vitamin C, a new evidence review says.High doses of intravenous (IV) vitamin C appear to reduce the risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/iv-vitamin-c-might-boost-recuperation-among-trauma-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/iv-vitamin-c-might-boost-recuperation-among-trauma-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatty Liver Boosts Odds Of More Deadly Colon Cancer, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026&mdash; Fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of colon cancer, a new study says.People with fatty liver disease are more prone to have their colon cancer travel to their liver as well, causing their survival odds to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-boosts-odds-of-more-deadly-colon-cancer-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-boosts-odds-of-more-deadly-colon-cancer-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Can Ward Off Nicotine Fits, Help Smokers Quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026&mdash; Exercise can boost a smoker&rsquo;s odds of successfully quitting, a new evidence review says.Smokers taking part in exercise programs were more likely to either quit or cut back on cigarettes, researchers reported recently in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-can-ward-off-nicotine-fits-help-smokers-quit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-can-ward-off-nicotine-fits-help-smokers-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Church Members Disagree On Politics. Together They're Wiping Out Medical Debt.]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, July 7, 2026&mdash; Some issues, like immigration or student loans, are too divisive to unite Trinity Moravian Church.&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got quite a spread of political beliefs,&rdquo; said the Rev. John Jackman, who leads this 114-year-old red-brick church in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-church-members-disagree-on-politics-together-theyre-wiping-out-medical-debt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-church-members-disagree-on-politics-together-theyre-wiping-out-medical-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Most People, Risk for Serious Muscle Disorders From Statins Is Low]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- For most people, the risk for serious muscle disorders from statins is low, according to a study published online June 25 in The Lancet.Ting Cai, D.Phil., from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/for-most-people-risk-for-serious-muscle-disorders-from-statins-is-low/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/for-most-people-risk-for-serious-muscle-disorders-from-statins-is-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lumvoa (veligrotug-vvze) for the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED).Lumvoa received Breakthrough Therapy Designation and was approved by the FDA under Priority Review...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-treatment-for-thyroid-eye-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-treatment-for-thyroid-eye-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rituximab Noninferior to Ocrelizumab for Newly Diagnosed Relapsing MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- For patients with newly diagnosed relapsing multiple sclerosis and recent disease activity, rituximab is noninferior to ocrelizumab for suppressing disease activity, according to a study published in the July 2 issue of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rituximab-noninferior-to-ocrelizumab-for-newly-diagnosed-relapsing-ms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rituximab-noninferior-to-ocrelizumab-for-newly-diagnosed-relapsing-ms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer Persistence Seen With Upadacitinib Versus TNFi in Rheumatoid Arthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have longer persistence with upadacitinib than tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), according to a study published online June 23 in Rheumatology.Denis Choquette, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-persistence-seen-with-upadacitinib-versus-tnfi-in-rheumatoid-arthritis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-persistence-seen-with-upadacitinib-versus-tnfi-in-rheumatoid-arthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pembrolizumab-Belzutifan Tied to Improved Disease-Free Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- For patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, pembrolizumab-belzutifan yields significantly higher disease-free survival, according to a study published in the July 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Toni K...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pembrolizumab-belzutifan-tied-to-improved-disease-free-survival-in-renal-cell-carcinoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pembrolizumab-belzutifan-tied-to-improved-disease-free-survival-in-renal-cell-carcinoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplement Does Not Improve Cognitive Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- High-dose docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation does not yield a change in brain volume or cognitive performance over 24 months, according to a study published online June 18 in eBioMedicine.Hussein N. Yassine, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/docosahexaenoic-acid-supplement-does-not-improve-cognitive-performance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/docosahexaenoic-acid-supplement-does-not-improve-cognitive-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bidirectional Association Found Between TBI, Neurological Diagnoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026-- There is a bidirectional association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain neurological conditions, according to a study published online June 17 in Neurology.Carrie Peltz, Ph.D., from the Northern California...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bidirectional-association-found-between-tbi-neurological-diagnoses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bidirectional-association-found-between-tbi-neurological-diagnoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New California Law Replaces 'Sell By' Labels On Food Packaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026&mdash; Shoppers in California will no longer see "sell by" dates on their groceries.A first-in-the-nation law that took effect July 1 bans the "sell by" labels, which lawmakers say tell retailers how long to display products but say...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-california-law-replaces-sell-by-labels-on-food-packaging/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-california-law-replaces-sell-by-labels-on-food-packaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Raises New Questions About Artificial Sweeteners]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026&mdash; For decades, artificial sweeteners have been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar. But new research suggests they may have unexpected effects on your metabolism."What makes our analysis notable is that by focusing on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-raises-new-questions-about-artificial-sweeteners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-raises-new-questions-about-artificial-sweeteners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Something Else Might Save More Lives, Researchers Argue]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026&mdash; Men might benefit if doctors quit referring to low-risk prostate cancer as cancer at all, a new study says.Referring to the lowest-risk type of prostate cancer &mdash; Grade Group 1 (GG1) &mdash; as cancer does more harm than good...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calling-low-risk-prostate-cancer-something-else-might-save-more-lives-researchers-argue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calling-low-risk-prostate-cancer-something-else-might-save-more-lives-researchers-argue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking Small Breaks From Sitting Around Can Lower Your Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026&mdash; Planning an epic TV binge, or a long session of video gaming?If you take hourly breaks to get up and stretch your legs, you&rsquo;ll lower the risk of cancer posed by sedentary behavior, a new study says.Each hour of prolonged...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-small-breaks-from-sitting-around-can-lower-your-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-small-breaks-from-sitting-around-can-lower-your-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning Languages Could Net You A Younger Brain, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026&mdash; Is your teenager thinking about taking a Spanish or French class?Tell them there&rsquo;s a hidden benefit to picking up another language &mdash; their brain might age slower, a new study says.People who speak additional languages have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/learning-languages-could-net-you-a-younger-brain-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/learning-languages-could-net-you-a-younger-brain-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration's Health Program Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, July 6, 2026&mdash; As beachgoers flock to water this summer, danger could be lurking in some areas.Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coastal locations across New York&rsquo;s Long Island, and town officials...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-disease-threats-follow-trump-administrations-health-program-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-disease-threats-follow-trump-administrations-health-program-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDA approvals: June 2026<br />
June was a big month for drug news, bringing new approvals, expanded indications, and notable safety updates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bofanglutide Linked to Meaningful Reductions in HbA1c in Adults With T2DM]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), bofanglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is associated with meaningful reductions in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels compared to semaglutide, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bofanglutide-linked-to-meaningful-reductions-in-hba1c-in-adults-with-t2dm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bofanglutide-linked-to-meaningful-reductions-in-hba1c-in-adults-with-t2dm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATC: Many Referred for Kidney Transplant Do Not Even Initiate Evaluation]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- A considerable proportion of patients referred for kidney transplantation do not even initiate evaluation, according to a study published online June 20 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology to coincide with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atc-many-referred-for-kidney-transplant-do-not-even-initiate-evaluation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atc-many-referred-for-kidney-transplant-do-not-even-initiate-evaluation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adverse Event Risk Not Up With Same Day COVID-19, Flu Vaccination]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Same-day administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines is not associated with increased risk for adverse events, according to a study published online June 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Yan Xie, Ph.D., from VA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-event-risk-not-up-with-same-day-covid-19-flu-vaccination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adverse-event-risk-not-up-with-same-day-covid-19-flu-vaccination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Lets 20 ZYN Nicotine Pouches Claim Lower Risk Than Cigarettes; Critics Warn Of Danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products as a lower-risk option than cigarettes, a decision that drew immediate criticism from anti-cancer advocates worried...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-lets-20-zyn-nicotine-pouches-claim-lower-risk-than-cigarettes-critics-warn-of-danger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-lets-20-zyn-nicotine-pouches-claim-lower-risk-than-cigarettes-critics-warn-of-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk-Based Strategies Superior to USPSTF Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Risk-based strategies are superior to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) criteria for optimizing efficiency and minimizing variation of lung cancer screening across racial and ethnic groups, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-based-strategies-superior-to-uspstf-criteria-for-lung-cancer-screening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-based-strategies-superior-to-uspstf-criteria-for-lung-cancer-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movement Breaks Feasible, Effective for Countering Sedentary Behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Movement breaks are a potentially feasible and effective public health strategy to reduce the harms of prolonged sedentary behavior, according to a study published online June 23 in the British Journal of Sports...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/movement-breaks-feasible-effective-for-countering-sedentary-behavior/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/movement-breaks-feasible-effective-for-countering-sedentary-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resistance Training Tied to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Resistance training is associated with substantially lower type 2 diabetes risk (T2D) among U.S. adults, according to a study published online June 22 in JAMA Network Open.Tianyue Zhang, M.D., from Zhejiang University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-tied-to-lower-type-2-diabetes-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-tied-to-lower-type-2-diabetes-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-Based Risk Scores From Screening Mammograms Predict Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Artificial intelligence-based risk scores from screening mammograms increase over time among women who develop cancer, and remain stable among women who remain cancer-free, according to a study published online June 23 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-based-risk-scores-from-screening-mammograms-predict-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-based-risk-scores-from-screening-mammograms-predict-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EHA: Adding Pirtobrutinib to Venetoclax-Rituximab Ups PFS in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- For patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), adding pirtobrutinib to venetoclax-rituximab (PVR) yields improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared to venetoclax-rituximab (VR)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eha-adding-pirtobrutinib-to-venetoclax-rituximab-ups-pfs-in-chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eha-adding-pirtobrutinib-to-venetoclax-rituximab-ups-pfs-in-chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Survey Finds Gaps in Cardio-Oncology Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- There are gaps in cardio-oncology education during medical school, residency, and in structured institutional programs, according to a study presented at the annual conference of the European Society of Cardiology's (ESC)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-survey-finds-gaps-in-cardio-oncology-training/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-survey-finds-gaps-in-cardio-oncology-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar-Sweetened Beverage, Fruit Juice Intake Linked to Hypertension Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026-- Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and fruit juice intake is associated with increased risk of hypertension, according to a study published online June 22 in Circulation.Michelle Nguyen, Ph.D., from Temerty Faculty of Medicine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-sweetened-beverage-fruit-juice-intake-linked-to-hypertension-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-sweetened-beverage-fruit-juice-intake-linked-to-hypertension-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Brain Differences In Young Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026&mdash; More than half the calories consumed by young kids in the U.S. come from ultra-processed foods.Now, a new study warns that those foods, including sugary cereals, packaged snacks, fast food and processed meats, may be linked...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-brain-differences-in-young-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-brain-differences-in-young-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehab Program Helps Lift Long COVID 'Brain Fog']]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026&mdash; Many people with long COVID suffer from &ldquo;brain fog,&rdquo; finding it difficult to remember things, think on their feet or pay attention.But this symptom can be addressed by rehab, according to a new study.Ten weeks of cognitive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rehab-program-helps-lift-long-covid-brain-fog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rehab-program-helps-lift-long-covid-brain-fog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are You Right- Or Left-Handed? Experiments Suggest Surprisingly Simple Explanation]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026&mdash; Why is your right hand so much better at everyday tasks like writing, throwing or using tools if you&rsquo;re a righty, but your left hand if you&rsquo;re a lefty?A new study argues that your dominant hand is made, not born &mdash; in other...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-you-right-or-left-handed-experiments-suggest-surprisingly-simple-explanation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-you-right-or-left-handed-experiments-suggest-surprisingly-simple-explanation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prompt Responses From Mom Might Lower A Baby's Risk Of Childhood Mental Health Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026&mdash; Here&rsquo;s more pressure for harried mothers &mdash; a sluggish response to baby&rsquo;s coos and babbles might increase their risk of childhood psychiatric problems.Moms who respond within one second of their baby&rsquo;s vocalizations appear...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prompt-responses-from-mom-might-lower-a-babys-risk-of-childhood-mental-health-problems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prompt-responses-from-mom-might-lower-a-babys-risk-of-childhood-mental-health-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Americans More Likely To View Cancer As A Death Sentence, Poll Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026&mdash; People living in rural America are more likely to view cancer as a death sentence, a new survey reports.About 43% of people living in rural areas say a cancer diagnosis means inevitable death, compared to 35% of people in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rural-americans-more-likely-to-view-cancer-as-a-death-sentence-poll-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rural-americans-more-likely-to-view-cancer-as-a-death-sentence-poll-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He Dreamed Of Becoming A Physician Assistant. New Loan Rules May Thwart Him.]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, July 2, 2026&mdash; Benjamin Pinckney, 46, has dreamed of becoming a physician assistant since just after his 20th birthday.He had been targeted by a drive-by shooter in Jacksonville, Florida, and hospitalized with two gunshot wounds. During...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/he-dreamed-of-becoming-a-physician-assistant-new-loan-rules-may-thwart-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/he-dreamed-of-becoming-a-physician-assistant-new-loan-rules-may-thwart-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposures Reported to Poison Center Up After FDA Approval for Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) exposures reported to U.S. poison centers increased following 2021 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for weight loss, according to a study published in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposures-reported-to-poison-center-up-after-fda-approval-for-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposures-reported-to-poison-center-up-after-fda-approval-for-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Tzield for Children With New Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production in children aged 8 to 17 years recently diagnosed with stage 3 type...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-tzield-for-children-with-new-stage-3-type-1-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-tzield-for-children-with-new-stage-3-type-1-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Scientists Warn Against Expanded Peptide Access As Kennedy Reshapes Advisory Panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026&mdash; Federal health scientists are urging caution about expanding access to controversial peptide drugs, even as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reshapes the advisory panel that will consider whether to loosen those...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-scientists-warn-against-expanded-peptide-access-as-kennedy-reshapes-advisory-panel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-scientists-warn-against-expanded-peptide-access-as-kennedy-reshapes-advisory-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity Accounts for Considerable Proportion of Polypharmacy Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Obesity accounts for a considerable amount of cases of polypharmacy among older adults, according to a study published online June 4 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Alissa S. Chen, M.D., from Yale School of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-accounts-for-considerable-proportion-of-polypharmacy-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-accounts-for-considerable-proportion-of-polypharmacy-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of ALS Clinic Visits for Risk Variant Carriers Set to Increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Gene-targeted testing is projected to increase the number of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) clinic visits for risk variant carriers, according to a study published online June 24 in Neurology Genetics.Jennifer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-als-clinic-visits-for-risk-variant-carriers-set-to-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-als-clinic-visits-for-risk-variant-carriers-set-to-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exposure to Ovarian Hormones Linked to Larger Volumes in Brain Regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Endogenous and exogenous lifetime exposure to ovarian hormones is associated with structural brain measures consistent with preserved brain aging, according to a study published July 1 in NeuroImage.Robyn A. Honea, Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-to-ovarian-hormones-linked-to-larger-volumes-in-brain-regions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-to-ovarian-hormones-linked-to-larger-volumes-in-brain-regions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Females With Anorexia Have Disrupted Gastrointestinal Interoception]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Females with anorexia nervosa (AN) have disrupted gastrointestinal interoception compared with healthy comparators, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Psychiatry.Charles Verdonk, M.D., Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/females-with-anorexia-have-disrupted-gastrointestinal-interoception/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/females-with-anorexia-have-disrupted-gastrointestinal-interoception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal Cardiovascular Health Linked to Offspring Developmental Delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026-- Better maternal cardiovascular health (CVH) is associated with lower risk of offspring developmental delay at age 4 years, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Network Open.Hisashi Ohseto, M.D., Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-cardiovascular-health-linked-to-offspring-developmental-delay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-cardiovascular-health-linked-to-offspring-developmental-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can A Popular Muscle Supplement Help Treat Depression?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026&mdash; Could the same supplement many people take to build muscle also help treat depression?A new review published June 30 in the journal Brain Medicine suggests creatine has potential, but the evidence isn&rsquo;t quite there...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-a-popular-muscle-supplement-help-treat-depression/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-a-popular-muscle-supplement-help-treat-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Dome Coming: Tips To Stay Safe During Extreme Temps]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026&mdash; A heat dome is expected to scorch most of the United States through the July 4 weekend, sending temperatures into the high-double and even triple digits in the central and eastern regions of the nation.In advance of these...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-dome-coming-tips-to-stay-safe-during-extreme-temps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heat-dome-coming-tips-to-stay-safe-during-extreme-temps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diets That Lower Inflammation Might Cut Dementia Risk, Study Indicates]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026&mdash; A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods might help people avoid dementia, especially if they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, a new study says.People with early blood markers of Alzheimer&rsquo;s who followed a diet...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diets-that-lower-inflammation-might-cut-dementia-risk-study-indicates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diets-that-lower-inflammation-might-cut-dementia-risk-study-indicates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melatonin Shows Promise As Safe, Cheap Painkiller, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026&mdash; The sleep supplement melatonin might also be useful in treating chronic pain, a new evidence review says.Melatonin appears to reduce chronic muscle and joint pain as much as painkillers like opioids, aspirin, Aleve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/melatonin-shows-promise-as-safe-cheap-painkiller-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/melatonin-shows-promise-as-safe-cheap-painkiller-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitamins Might Be Key To Asthma Control In Children, Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026&mdash; Vitamin A might help children who are struggling with asthma, a new study says.Higher levels of vitamin A in the bloodstream are linked to better lung function in both kids and adults with asthma, researchers reported June...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamins-might-be-key-to-asthma-control-in-children-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamins-might-be-key-to-asthma-control-in-children-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Hunters Take A Lyme Disease Vaccine? We Asked]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2026&mdash; It&rsquo;s tick season, possibly the worst in a decade.More and more Americans are being exposed to these parasites as climate change expands the range where they can survive. That means more people are also exposed to the bevy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/would-hunters-take-a-lyme-disease-vaccine-we-asked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/would-hunters-take-a-lyme-disease-vaccine-we-asked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Mindfulness Intervention Beneficial for Late-Life Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- A digital mindfulness intervention with electroencephalogram (EEG) feedback -- the FocusZen Mindfulness Stress Reduction System -- reduces depression, anxiety, and sleep symptoms among participants with late-life depression...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-mindfulness-intervention-beneficial-for-late-life-depression/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-mindfulness-intervention-beneficial-for-late-life-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whole Goat Milk Formula Can Reduce Incidence of Atopic Dermatitis in Infants]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 -- Infant feeding with whole goat milk formula (WGF) can reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD), especially in those with parental history of AD, according to a study published in the August issue of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whole-goat-milk-formula-can-reduce-incidence-of-atopic-dermatitis-in-infants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whole-goat-milk-formula-can-reduce-incidence-of-atopic-dermatitis-in-infants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RYGB, Sleeve Gastrectomy Cost-Effective for Teens With Severe Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy are cost-effective compared with no surgery for adolescents with severe obesity, according to a study published online June 15 in JAMA Network Open.John B. Rode...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rygb-sleeve-gastrectomy-cost-effective-for-teens-with-severe-obesity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rygb-sleeve-gastrectomy-cost-effective-for-teens-with-severe-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occupational Standing, Walking, Forward Bending May Be Linked to Miscarriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- The risk of miscarriage is increased in association with occupational standing, walking, and forward bending during pregnancy, according to a study published online June 18 in Occupation &amp; Environmental Medicine.Hannah...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/occupational-standing-walking-forward-bending-may-be-linked-to-miscarriage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/occupational-standing-walking-forward-bending-may-be-linked-to-miscarriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-Section, Maternal History of Allergic Diseases Linked to Allergic Rhinitis in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Maternal cesarean section (CS) and maternal history of allergic diseases (MHAD) are independent and synergistic risk factors for allergic rhinitis (AR) in offspring, according to a study published online June 20 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/c-section-maternal-history-of-allergic-diseases-linked-to-allergic-rhinitis-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/c-section-maternal-history-of-allergic-diseases-linked-to-allergic-rhinitis-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepped Alcohol Treatment Via Telehealth Reduces Alcohol Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Stepped alcohol treatment (SAT) offered via telehealth helps people with chronic liver disease (CLD) reduce alcohol consumption, according to a study published online June 24 in Hepatology.Derek D. Satre, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stepped-alcohol-treatment-via-telehealth-reduces-alcohol-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/stepped-alcohol-treatment-via-telehealth-reduces-alcohol-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hematologic Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- Survivors of hematologic cancers are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 22 in BMC Cancer.Siqing Liu, from Hangzhou Normal University in China, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hematologic-cancer-survivors-face-higher-risk-of-developing-cardiovascular-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hematologic-cancer-survivors-face-higher-risk-of-developing-cardiovascular-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-Time Pollen Data Perceived as Valuable Among Some With Seasonal Allergies]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- There are unmet informational needs among individuals with seasonal allergies, according to a study published online June 1 in Frontiers in Allergy.Nora van Gaal, M.D., from the National Institute for Public Health and the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-time-pollen-data-perceived-as-valuable-among-some-with-seasonal-allergies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/real-time-pollen-data-perceived-as-valuable-among-some-with-seasonal-allergies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early BPH Outcomes Comparable for p-ThuLEP and Open Prostatectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- For patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), early functional outcomes are comparable with high-peak-power pulsed Thulium:YAG laser enucleation (p-ThuLEP) and open simple prostatectomy (OSP), but shorter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-bph-outcomes-comparable-for-p-thulep-and-open-prostatectomy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-bph-outcomes-comparable-for-p-thulep-and-open-prostatectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adenotonsillectomy Linked to Increased Odds of Pediatric-Onset MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026-- History of adenotonsillectomy is associated with increased odds of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), according to a study published online May 29 in Multiple Sclerosis Journal.Gina Chang, from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-linked-to-increased-odds-of-pediatric-onset-ms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-linked-to-increased-odds-of-pediatric-onset-ms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 40-Year-Old Law Requires ERs To Treat Everyone — Unless They Opt Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; For 40 years, U.S. emergency departments have been barred from turning away patients who cannot pay. But that protection applies only to hospitals that contract with Medicare, and a growing number of for-profit emergency...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-40-year-old-law-requires-ers-to-treat-everyone-unless-they-opt-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-40-year-old-law-requires-ers-to-treat-everyone-unless-they-opt-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Caffeine To 'Healthy' Labeling, FDA Sets Year-End Agenda For US Food Supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the food supply issues it seeks to tackle by year&rsquo;s end.The FDA&rsquo;s Human Food Program aims to prevent foodborne illness, reduce diet-related chronic disease and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/from-caffeine-to-healthy-labeling-fda-sets-year-end-agenda-for-us-food-supply/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/from-caffeine-to-healthy-labeling-fda-sets-year-end-agenda-for-us-food-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Study Supports Same-Day COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; One trip to the pharmacy may be all you need to protect yourself from COVID-19 and the flu this fall.A new study &mdash; published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine &mdash; found that getting both vaccines at the same visit is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-study-supports-same-day-covid-19-and-flu-vaccination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-study-supports-same-day-covid-19-and-flu-vaccination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even Mild Weather Changes Impact Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; Heat domes, soaking rains and savage winter storms have left their mark on people&rsquo;s minds and moods this year.And little wonder &mdash; even modest, short-term changes in weather can affect a person enough to make them seek...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-mild-weather-changes-impact-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-mild-weather-changes-impact-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women With Parkinson's More Likely To Have Brain Changes Related To Alzheimer's]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; Women with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease might be more vulnerable than men to Alzheimer&rsquo;s-related changes in their brains, new research suggests.Women with Parkinson&rsquo;s have higher levels of amyloid beta plaques in their brains, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-parkinsons-more-likely-to-have-brain-changes-related-to-alzheimers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-parkinsons-more-likely-to-have-brain-changes-related-to-alzheimers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breastfeeding Might Lower ADHD Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; Want to protect your child from ADHD?Breastfeeding might be one way to reduce their risk, a new study says.Babies fed with breast milk were less likely to develop ADHD symptoms as preschoolers and elementary students...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breastfeeding-might-lower-adhd-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/breastfeeding-might-lower-adhd-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She Struggled To Get A Lifesaving Drug Even After Insurers Vowed To Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; Over four consecutive days in January, Margaret Hvatum ran a 5K, a 10K, a half-marathon and a full marathon. The 70-year-old covered a combined distance that&rsquo;s nearly equivalent to running the length of Manhattan four...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/she-struggled-to-get-a-lifesaving-drug-even-after-insurers-vowed-to-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/she-struggled-to-get-a-lifesaving-drug-even-after-insurers-vowed-to-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble Getting Weight Loss Drugs Covered By Insurance? Here's What To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 30, 2026&mdash; A professional in-home caregiver lost her coverage for Zepbound. She soon realized getting it back was not straightforward.Deborah Finley, 50, of Lodi, California, said her weight started to worry her during the early days...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trouble-getting-weight-loss-drugs-covered-by-insurance-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trouble-getting-weight-loss-drugs-covered-by-insurance-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Residency Positions May Exacerbate Urban-Rural Disparities]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- The 1,000 new residency positions created from 2023 to 2025 may have exacerbated urban-rural training disparities, according to a research letter published online June 15 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-residency-positions-may-exacerbate-urban-rural-disparities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-residency-positions-may-exacerbate-urban-rural-disparities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Outcomes Favor Patellar Resurfacing During Total Knee Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- There was no significant long-term difference in clinical outcomes with or without patellar resurfacing during total knee replacement (TKR), according to a study published online June 17 in The Lancet.David W. Murray, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-outcomes-favor-patellar-resurfacing-during-total-knee-replacement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-outcomes-favor-patellar-resurfacing-during-total-knee-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cases Of Rare But Dangerous Powassan Tick Virus Rising In U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026&mdash; A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan is appearing more often across the United States, and experts say warmer weather may be helping it spread.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cases-of-rare-but-dangerous-powassan-tick-virus-rising-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cases-of-rare-but-dangerous-powassan-tick-virus-rising-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaps Exist in Clinician Communications About Wildfire Smoke Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not receiving health information about wildfire smoke risk, according to a study published in the May issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.Jimmy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gaps-exist-in-clinician-communications-about-wildfire-smoke-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gaps-exist-in-clinician-communications-about-wildfire-smoke-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor Sleep Raises Liver Disease Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Poor nocturnal sleep is independently associated with a substantially higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poor-sleep-raises-liver-disease-risk-in-adults-with-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poor-sleep-raises-liver-disease-risk-in-adults-with-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetically Lower Systolic BP Linked to Increased Risk of Allergic Rhinitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Genetically predicted lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) seems to increase susceptibility to allergic rhinitis (AR), according to a study published online May 29 in Tobacco Induced Diseases.Zhu Mao, from Fujian Children's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetically-lower-systolic-bp-linked-to-increased-risk-of-allergic-rhinitis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetically-lower-systolic-bp-linked-to-increased-risk-of-allergic-rhinitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problematic Media Use Tied to Sleep Disturbances in Children Diagnosed With Enuresis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Problematic media use is associated with sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with enuresis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology.&Ccedil;i&#287;dem Arslan Al&#305;c&#305;, from the Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-media-use-tied-to-sleep-disturbances-in-children-diagnosed-with-enuresis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-media-use-tied-to-sleep-disturbances-in-children-diagnosed-with-enuresis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not All Reproductive-Aged Women With Kidney Disease Receive Preconception Counseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026-- Preconception counseling (PCC) for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains underused, according to a study published in the July issue of Kidney Medicine.Gwendolyn Lee, M.D., from the University of California...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/not-all-reproductive-aged-women-with-kidney-disease-receive-preconception-counseling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/not-all-reproductive-aged-women-with-kidney-disease-receive-preconception-counseling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 3 in 10 Young Adults Don't Have a Regular Doctor, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026&mdash; Many young adults may be missing important preventive healthcare screenings, according to a national survey.The poll of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by Ohio State University in Columbus, found only 71% of people...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-3-in-10-young-adults-dont-have-a-regular-doctor-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-3-in-10-young-adults-dont-have-a-regular-doctor-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertility Preservation Often Overlooked In Women's Cancer Care, Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026&mdash; Infertility is considered one of the most distressing concerns facing girls and young women with cancer.Despite this, young female cancer patients are offered fertility preservation (FP) procedures at less than half the rate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fertility-preservation-often-overlooked-in-womens-cancer-care-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fertility-preservation-often-overlooked-in-womens-cancer-care-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sedatives Pose Fall Hazard For Recently Hospitalized Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026&mdash; Family members should keep a close eye on Grandma or Grandpa after they&rsquo;ve been released from the hospital, a new study suggests.Seniors sent home with a prescription for a sedative have an increased risk of falls, which can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sedatives-pose-fall-hazard-for-recently-hospitalized-seniors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sedatives-pose-fall-hazard-for-recently-hospitalized-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth Of July Poses Burn Hazards &mdash; Here's How To Protect Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026&mdash; Many have fireworks, cookouts and family get togethers planned for the Fourth of July &ndash; but these activities can pose a burn risk for young children, experts warn.&ldquo;Every Fourth of July, we see children with serious burn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fourth-of-july-poses-burn-hazards-mdash-heres-how-to-protect-kids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fourth-of-july-poses-burn-hazards-mdash-heres-how-to-protect-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dog's Stride Could Be An Early Sign Of Dementia, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026&mdash; The way your aging dog walks could be an early sign of canine dementia, a new study says.The relative stride of a dog&rsquo;s front legs appears to be linked to their brain health, researchers reported June 24 in Frontiers in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-dogs-stride-could-be-an-early-sign-of-dementia-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-dogs-stride-could-be-an-early-sign-of-dementia-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efforts To End School Vaccine Mandates Hit A Wall In Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 29, 2026&mdash; Every state, along with Washington, D.C., requires children to obtain certain vaccinations before they can attend school or childcare. These mandates date back decades, and many public health experts consider them a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/efforts-to-end-school-vaccine-mandates-hit-a-wall-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/efforts-to-end-school-vaccine-mandates-hit-a-wall-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home-Based Exercise Feasible for Lymphoma Survivors Entering Cardio-Oncology Rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Telehealth-supported home-based exercise (HBE) achieves comparable short-term improvements to supervised exercise among lymphoma survivors entering cardio-oncology rehabilitation (CORE), according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-based-exercise-feasible-for-lymphoma-survivors-entering-cardio-oncology-rehab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-based-exercise-feasible-for-lymphoma-survivors-entering-cardio-oncology-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equivalent Improvements in Eczema Seen With Team-Based Online Care, In-Person Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- The online team-based connected health (TCH) model yields equivalent improvements in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) compared with in-person care, according to a study published online June 24 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/equivalent-improvements-in-eczema-seen-with-team-based-online-care-in-person-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/equivalent-improvements-in-eczema-seen-with-team-based-online-care-in-person-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unique Protein Signature IDs Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- A unique protein signature has been identified for pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is associated with proinflammatory and vascular pathways, according to a study published in the June issue of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unique-protein-signature-ids-pediatric-onset-inflammatory-bowel-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unique-protein-signature-ids-pediatric-onset-inflammatory-bowel-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Right Ventricular Dysfunction ~40 Percent in HFpEF]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is prevalent in 41.7 percent of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study published online June 10 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.Xin Du...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-right-ventricular-dysfunction-40-percent-in-hfpef/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-right-ventricular-dysfunction-40-percent-in-hfpef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individualized Connectivity-Based Targeting With Accelerated TMS Effective for Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Individualized connectivity-based targeting with accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (aTMS) enhances the antidepressant effects in treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published online June 24 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/individualized-connectivity-based-targeting-with-accelerated-tms-effective-for-depression/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/individualized-connectivity-based-targeting-with-accelerated-tms-effective-for-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age, Hearing Status Linked to Long-Term Outcomes in Meniere Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- For patients with Meniere disease (MD), age and baseline hearing status are associated with long-term hearing outcomes, according to a study published online May 16 in Acta Oto-Laryngologica.Ping-Chia Cheng, M.D., from Far...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-hearing-status-linked-to-long-term-outcomes-in-meniere-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-hearing-status-linked-to-long-term-outcomes-in-meniere-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women With Preeclampsia Have Increased Risk of Later Hypertension, CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026-- Women with preeclampsia have increased risk of developing hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) later in life, according to a study published online May 19 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-preeclampsia-have-increased-risk-of-later-hypertension-ckd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-with-preeclampsia-have-increased-risk-of-later-hypertension-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Drug Shortage Renews Calls For Federal Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026&mdash; Cancer doctors across the United States are running short of essential generic chemotherapy drugs, and some fear the squeeze could force widespread rationing, The New York Times reported.The shortages trace to manufacturing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-drug-shortage-renews-calls-for-federal-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cancer-drug-shortage-renews-calls-for-federal-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next-Generation Blood Test Improves Detection Of Aggressive Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026&mdash; A next-generation blood test could improve early detection of the most dangerous forms of prostate cancer."The major challenge in prostate cancer screening is not just to find more cancer cases, but to identify the cancers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/next-generation-blood-test-improves-detection-of-aggressive-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/next-generation-blood-test-improves-detection-of-aggressive-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Patients Want Docs To Break Cancer News Directly, Not Through Portal Messaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; People are becoming more comfortable communicating with their doctor through clinics&rsquo; patient portals.Folks use the portals to ask their doc questions and even to review the results of recent medical tests.But there are some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-patients-want-docs-to-break-cancer-news-directly-not-through-portal-messaging/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-patients-want-docs-to-break-cancer-news-directly-not-through-portal-messaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statins Rarely Cause Severe Muscle Problems, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026&mdash; Concerns about statins causing severe muscle problems are overblown, a new study says.The cholesterol-lowering drugs can be expected to rarely cause any serious muscle problems, researchers reported June 25 in The Lancet...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/statins-rarely-cause-severe-muscle-problems-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/statins-rarely-cause-severe-muscle-problems-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even In Blue States, Hospitals Continue To Drop Gender-Affirming Care For Youths]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026&mdash; One afternoon in late 2024, a sixth-grader nicknamed Bug came home from school with an announcement to make. Bug, who was assigned female at birth, told his parents he was a boy &mdash; and would be using he/him pronouns.&ldquo;OK...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-in-blue-states-hospitals-continue-to-drop-gender-affirming-care-for-youths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-in-blue-states-hospitals-continue-to-drop-gender-affirming-care-for-youths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Younger U.S. Generations Increasingly Fear Adulthood, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026&mdash; Younger U.S. generations appear to be adopting Peter Pan&rsquo;s fear of growing up, a new study saysMillennial college students (born between 1981 and 1996) feared adulthood more than earlier generations, wishing they could...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-us-generations-increasingly-fear-adulthood-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-us-generations-increasingly-fear-adulthood-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opioid Settlement Money Pays For Services To Battle Addiction In Rural Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 26, 2026&mdash; Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden&rsquo;s life.Her earliest memory is of standing on the passenger seat of her dad&rsquo;s car as a toddler, wearing a peach-colored blouse, while he drove...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/opioid-settlement-money-pays-for-services-to-battle-addiction-in-rural-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/opioid-settlement-money-pays-for-services-to-battle-addiction-in-rural-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Costs of Dementia Care Expected to Be $818 Billion in the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- The total costs of dementia are anticipated to be $818 billion in 2026, driven by quality-of-life losses for persons with dementia and care partners, according to a study published online June 24 in Alzheimer's &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2026-costs-of-dementia-care-expected-to-be-818-billion-in-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2026-costs-of-dementia-care-expected-to-be-818-billion-in-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report Highlights Disparate Burden of Cancer Across the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Considerable cancer disparities persist in the United States, according to a report published June 24 by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).Researchers from the AACR describe the disparate burden of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-highlights-disparate-burden-of-cancer-across-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-highlights-disparate-burden-of-cancer-across-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specific Characteristics Linked to Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Certain demographic, birth, and parental characteristics are associated with the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), according to a study published online June 22 in Cancer.Sunny Siddique, M.P.H., Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/specific-characteristics-linked-to-risk-of-early-onset-colorectal-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/specific-characteristics-linked-to-risk-of-early-onset-colorectal-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Force Outbreak Grows As Military Reinstates Flu-Shot Rule For Recruits]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; The U.S. military is again requiring flu shots for new recruits, just two months after the secretary of defense declared the vaccine optional for troops, as an outbreak at an Air Force training base spreads.The Army, Navy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-force-outbreak-grows-as-military-reinstates-flu-shot-rule-for-recruits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-force-outbreak-grows-as-military-reinstates-flu-shot-rule-for-recruits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multivariable Risk Score Beneficial for Identifying Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Stockholm3, which combines prostate-specific antigen (PSA), plasma protein biomarkers, polygenic risk, and clinical factors offers greater clinical net benefit for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPC)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multivariable-risk-score-beneficial-for-identifying-clinically-significant-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multivariable-risk-score-beneficial-for-identifying-clinically-significant-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone-Based Self-Screening Can ID Ocular Surface Malignancies]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Integration of smartphone-based imaging and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostics provides an effective strategy for screening for rare ocular malignancies, according to a study published online June 4 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-based-self-screening-can-id-ocular-surface-malignancies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-based-self-screening-can-id-ocular-surface-malignancies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negative Link Seen Between Illness Perception, Self-Management Behavior in IBD]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is a significant negative correlation between illness perception and self-management behavior, according to a study published online June 16 in Scientific...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/negative-link-seen-between-illness-perception-self-management-behavior-in-ibd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/negative-link-seen-between-illness-perception-self-management-behavior-in-ibd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significant Association ID'd Between Hepatitis C, Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- There is a significant association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online May 29 in BMC Urology.Yiming Ding, from Southeast University in Nanjing, China, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-association-idd-between-hepatitis-c-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/significant-association-idd-between-hepatitis-c-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients With Lupus Have Increased Risk of CKD, Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) without lupus nephritis (LN) have increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mortality, according to a study published online June 16 in Rheumatology.Iftach Sagy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-with-lupus-have-increased-risk-of-ckd-mortality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-with-lupus-have-increased-risk-of-ckd-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Determinants of Health Tied to Neurobiological Abnormalities in Schizophrenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with neurobiological abnormalities in schizophrenia-spectrum psychotic conditions (SSPCs), according to a review published online June 17 in JAMA Psychiatry.Jessica P.Y...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-determinants-of-health-tied-to-neurobiological-abnormalities-in-schizophrenia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-determinants-of-health-tied-to-neurobiological-abnormalities-in-schizophrenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concussion Symptom History Linked to Increased Odds of Tinnitus]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026-- Greater concussion symptom history is associated with increased odds of tinnitus, and associations with cognition, depression, and anxiety are larger among those with tinnitus, according to a study published online June...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/concussion-symptom-history-linked-to-increased-odds-of-tinnitus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/concussion-symptom-history-linked-to-increased-odds-of-tinnitus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Weight-Loss Boom Linked To Surge In Poison Control Calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; As the use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss surges, so do calls to U.S. poison control centers, according to a new study.A team led by Jordan Miller of the University of Texas at San Antonio analyzed reports submitted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-weight-loss-boom-linked-to-surge-in-poison-control-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-weight-loss-boom-linked-to-surge-in-poison-control-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Few Men Discuss Prostate Cancer Screening With Their Doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; Very few middle-aged men are discussing prostate cancer screening with their doctor, even though they face a decision whether or not to be tested, a new study says.Only about 6% of men have had a documented discussion with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-few-men-discuss-prostate-cancer-screening-with-their-doctor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-few-men-discuss-prostate-cancer-screening-with-their-doctor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Scans Improve Targeting Of Magnetic Stimulation For Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; Personalized brain imaging could help doctors better use magnetic stimulation to treat people with severe depression, a new study says.Such brain imaging helped researchers better target accelerated transcranial magnetic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-scans-improve-targeting-of-magnetic-stimulation-for-depression/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-scans-improve-targeting-of-magnetic-stimulation-for-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estrogen Birth Control May Protect Women’s Brains As They Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; Women on the pill appear to have healthier brains as they grow older, a new study says.Taking hormone-based birth control as a younger woman appears to protect the brain, maintaining the size of regions vital to memory...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-birth-control-may-protect-womens-brains-as-they-age/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-birth-control-may-protect-womens-brains-as-they-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Pregnancy Nausea Tied To Higher Risk Of Complications]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; Severe nausea during pregnancy might increase the risk of complications for both mother and baby, a new study says.About 1% to 3% of pregnancies are severely strained by hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), the medical term for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-pregnancy-nausea-tied-to-higher-risk-of-complications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-pregnancy-nausea-tied-to-higher-risk-of-complications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Ban Won't Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 25, 2026&mdash; Angel Foster had a backup plan.It was the first weekend in May. A federal appeals court had just made it illegal to mail mifepristone, a pill that&rsquo;s part of the most widely used abortion method in the U.S.But Foster, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-ban-wont-stop-abortion-pill-access-telehealth-providers-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-ban-wont-stop-abortion-pill-access-telehealth-providers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women Using Hormone Therapy Have Healthier Lifestyles]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Women who use hormone therapy (HT) tend to adopt healthier lifestyles, according to a study published online June 16 in Menopause.Jillian Shillito, from the University of British Columbia - Okanagan in Kelowna, Canada...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-using-hormone-therapy-have-healthier-lifestyles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-using-hormone-therapy-have-healthier-lifestyles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Portals Now Routine Part of Health Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Online patient portal messaging more than doubled between 2020 and 2025, according to a research letter published online June 22 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Jane J. Long, M.D., from New York...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-portals-now-routine-part-of-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-portals-now-routine-part-of-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Linked to Emotional Eating]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Active combined oral contraceptive (COC) pills are associated with an increased risk for emotional eating (EE), according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Network Open.Kelly L. Klump, Ph.D., from Michigan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/active-combined-oral-contraceptive-pills-linked-to-emotional-eating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/active-combined-oral-contraceptive-pills-linked-to-emotional-eating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiac Remodeling May Portend Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Changes in heart structure and function may occur years before certain cancers are diagnosed, according to a study published online June 9 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Xinjiang Cai, M.D., Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiac-remodeling-may-portend-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiac-remodeling-may-portend-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UnitedHealth, Humana And CVS Denied Post-Hospital Care At Some Of The Highest Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026&mdash; The three largest Medicare Advantage insurers turned down requests for post-hospital care at some of the highest rates among major plans, a federal watchdog has found.UnitedHealth Group, Humana and CVS Health, the parent...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unitedhealth-humana-and-cvs-denied-post-hospital-care-at-some-of-the-highest-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/unitedhealth-humana-and-cvs-denied-post-hospital-care-at-some-of-the-highest-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Telemonitoring Aids Hypertension Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- Digital telemonitoring of blood pressure (BP) significantly lowers BP and improves cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study published in the June issue of the European Heart Journal-Digital Health.Janet Hanley, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-telemonitoring-aids-hypertension-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-telemonitoring-aids-hypertension-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genetic Determinant of Severe Disease Identified in IBD]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- For patients with Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis, HLA-DRB1*01:03 is a genetic determinant of severe disease, according to a study published online June 15 in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Qian Zhang...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetic-determinant-of-severe-disease-identified-in-ibd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/genetic-determinant-of-severe-disease-identified-in-ibd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resistance Training Linked to Lower CVD Risk in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026-- For women, resistance training is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Tianyue Zhang...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-linked-to-lower-cvd-risk-in-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-linked-to-lower-cvd-risk-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even 5-Minute Movement Breaks Can Boost Your Mood And Fight Fatigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026&mdash; Got five minutes?A new study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggests that five minutes of physical activity every hour may be all it takes to boost your mood, reduce fatigue and break up long...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-5-minute-movement-breaks-can-boost-your-mood-and-fight-fatigue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/even-5-minute-movement-breaks-can-boost-your-mood-and-fight-fatigue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accelerated Aging May Explain Rising Cancer Risk In Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026&mdash; Younger generations have a higher risk of developing cancer earlier in their lives, and a new study advances one potential explanation.Accelerated &ldquo;wear-and-tear&rdquo; biological aging among younger folks appears to be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/accelerated-aging-may-explain-rising-cancer-risk-in-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/accelerated-aging-may-explain-rising-cancer-risk-in-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom's Good Heart Health Lowers Risk Of Baby's Developmental Delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026&mdash; Want to give your baby the best start in life?Then tend to your heart health, both prior to and during pregnancy, a new study says.Expectant mothers in worse heart health are more likely to have children who suffer from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moms-good-heart-health-lowers-risk-of-babys-developmental-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moms-good-heart-health-lowers-risk-of-babys-developmental-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belly Laughs Spring From The Primitive Brain, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026&mdash; Ever bark with laughter when something funny hits you out of left field? Or get a case of the giggles so bad you can&rsquo;t stop, even though your sides ache?That sort of spontaneous laughter might originate from a more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/belly-laughs-spring-from-the-primitive-brain-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/belly-laughs-spring-from-the-primitive-brain-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racial Gaps Narrow For U.S. Cancer Deaths, Report Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 24, 2026&mdash; Racial disparities are narrowing among cancer patients, but people of color remain more likely to die from cancer, a new report says.The disparity in cancer death rates between Black and white Americans has narrowed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-gaps-narrow-for-us-cancer-deaths-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-gaps-narrow-for-us-cancer-deaths-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicare's AI Push Snarls Patients And Doctors In Errors And Delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026&mdash; Bill Curry, 65, raises cattle on the same land in rural Oklahoma once owned by his father and generations before him. Each quarter, for several years, he has made the 2&frac12;-hour drive to Oklahoma City for an epidural in his...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicares-ai-push-snarls-patients-and-doctors-in-errors-and-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medicares-ai-push-snarls-patients-and-doctors-in-errors-and-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most TikTok Sunscreen Content Is Accurate]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- The vast majority of sunscreen-related content on TikTok promotes sunscreen use, according to a study published online June 18 in PLOS Digital Health.Alessandro Marcon, from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-tiktok-sunscreen-content-is-accurate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-tiktok-sunscreen-content-is-accurate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily Walking May Worsen Cough in COPD When Black Carbon Is High]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), daily walking may worsen cough and expectoration when black carbon (BC) concentrations are high, according to a study published online May 18 in Thorax.Al&iacute;cia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daily-walking-may-worsen-cough-in-copd-when-black-carbon-is-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daily-walking-may-worsen-cough-in-copd-when-black-carbon-is-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endocrine Society, July 13-16]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the Endocrine Society (ENDO 2026) was held from July 13 to 16 in Chicago, attracting participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in endocrine and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endocrine-society-july-13-16/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endocrine-society-july-13-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retinal Photographs Can ID Regions of Retina Linked to Alzheimer Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Colored fundus photography (CFP) can identify regions of the retina associated with risk factors for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online June 16 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.Seowung Leem...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/retinal-photographs-can-id-regions-of-retina-linked-to-alzheimer-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/retinal-photographs-can-id-regions-of-retina-linked-to-alzheimer-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-OCT-Based System Noninferior for Diabetic Macular Edema Detection]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Incorporation of an artificial intelligence based-optical coherence tomography (AI-OCT) system as a secondary screening tool is noninferior to standard practice and can reduce unnecessary diabetic macular edema (DME)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-oct-based-system-noninferior-for-diabetic-macular-edema-detection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-oct-based-system-noninferior-for-diabetic-macular-edema-detection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vestibular Rehab Important for Acute Vertigo, Regardless of Delivery Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Internet-based vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is not superior to written instructions for reducing vestibular symptoms six weeks after acute-onset vertigo, according to a study published online June 12 in PLOS ONE.Solmaz...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vestibular-rehab-important-for-acute-vertigo-regardless-of-delivery-mode/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vestibular-rehab-important-for-acute-vertigo-regardless-of-delivery-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testosterone Therapy Labels And Limits May Change Under FDA Proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking drugmakers to update the prescribing information on testosterone replacement therapy products to reflect newer clinical evidence.The U.S. Department of Health and Human...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-labels-and-limits-may-change-under-fda-proposal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-labels-and-limits-may-change-under-fda-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psoriasis Linked to Impairment of Some Sleep Domains]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Higher psoriasis (PsO) disease activity is independently associated with impairment in specific sleep domains, but not global sleep quality, according to a study published online May 29 in the Journal of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psoriasis-linked-to-impairment-of-some-sleep-domains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/psoriasis-linked-to-impairment-of-some-sleep-domains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Daily Home Dialysis Better for Preserving Physical Activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Short daily home dialysis (SDHD) is associated with sustained preservation of physical activity, better postdialysis recovery, and improved sleep compared with conventional in-center hemodialysis (ICHD), according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-daily-home-dialysis-better-for-preserving-physical-activity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-daily-home-dialysis-better-for-preserving-physical-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of MS, Motor Neuron Diseases, Parkinson Disease Increasing Over Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- The prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS), motor neuron diseases (MNDs), and Parkinson disease (PD) are increasing over time, with different factors accounting for the increases, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-ms-motor-neuron-diseases-parkinson-disease-increasing-over-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-ms-motor-neuron-diseases-parkinson-disease-increasing-over-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic Improvement Seen After Resection of Olfactory Groove Meningioma]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- Metabolic improvement after resection of olfactory groove meningioma (OGM) occurs early and remains durable over time, according to a research letter published online June 3 in JAMA Network Open.Austin J. Leikvoll, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-improvement-seen-after-resection-of-olfactory-groove-meningioma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-improvement-seen-after-resection-of-olfactory-groove-meningioma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catheter-Based OCT May Help ID Early Endometrial Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026-- A quick optical biopsy using optical coherence tomography (OCT) may improve endometrial cancer screening, according to a study published online June 3 in npj Imaging.Sanskar Thakur, from Washington University in St. Louis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/catheter-based-oct-may-help-id-early-endometrial-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/catheter-based-oct-may-help-id-early-endometrial-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midlife Strength Training Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026&mdash; Strength training may play an important role in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes."This study highlights the importance of resistance training and exercise," said Dr. Shirin Jaggi, an endocrinologist at Northwell Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midlife-strength-training-linked-to-lower-diabetes-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/midlife-strength-training-linked-to-lower-diabetes-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunscreen Misinformation Popular On TikTok, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026&mdash; Healthy use of sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted in popular TikTok videos, a new study says.However, people more often like, share and comment on the rare TikTok offerings that feature negative misinformation regarding...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sunscreen-misinformation-popular-on-tiktok-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sunscreen-misinformation-popular-on-tiktok-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Portal Messages Double, Doctors Face Rising Workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026&mdash; More than 1 in 10 Americans now use patient portals and health apps to communicate with their doctor, a new study says.Online portal messages from patients more than doubled between 2020 and 2025, researchers reported June...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-portal-messages-double-doctors-face-rising-workload/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-portal-messages-double-doctors-face-rising-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Americans Unaware Of Link Between Alcohol And Cancer &mdash;  And Aren't Interested In Spreading The Word, Either]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026&mdash; Fewer than half of Americans understand that booze is a cancer-causing substance along the lines of known carcinogens like tobacco, asbestos and formaldehyde, a new study says.Alcohol has been listed as a Group 1 carcinogen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-unaware-of-link-between-alcohol-and-cancer-mdash-and-arent-interested-in-spreading-the-word-either/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-unaware-of-link-between-alcohol-and-cancer-mdash-and-arent-interested-in-spreading-the-word-either/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids’ Juice And Soda Intake Linked To Higher Blood Pressure Risk As Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026&mdash; That juice box you hand your child as a daily treat could be setting them up for poor heart health later on, a new study says.Drinking fruit juice or sugary sodas throughout childhood may be linked to an increased risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-juice-and-soda-intake-linked-to-higher-blood-pressure-risk-as-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-juice-and-soda-intake-linked-to-higher-blood-pressure-risk-as-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana Takes On Powerful Hospitals By Capping Prices They Charge Employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 23, 2026&mdash; Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of healthcare, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs: setting government price controls on hospitals.Under a law...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/indiana-takes-on-powerful-hospitals-by-capping-prices-they-charge-employers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/indiana-takes-on-powerful-hospitals-by-capping-prices-they-charge-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widespread Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Found During Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- Many pregnancies are exposed to environmental chemicals, some of which are associated with differences in gestational age at birth and birth weight-for-gestational age (BW-GA) z scores, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/widespread-exposure-to-environmental-chemicals-found-during-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/widespread-exposure-to-environmental-chemicals-found-during-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Oral Utebzi Antibiotic for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil), an oral antibiotic, for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs).Utebzi is indicated for cUTIs, including pyelonephritis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-oral-utebzi-antibiotic-for-complicated-urinary-tract-infections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-oral-utebzi-antibiotic-for-complicated-urinary-tract-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clover Hill Dairy Recalls All Cheese in Deadly Listeria Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026&mdash; Clover Hill Dairy is recalling all of its brand cheese over possible Listeria contamination tied to a multi-state outbreak that has killed one person and hospitalized eight others.The Mechanicsville, Maryland, company...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clover-hill-dairy-recalls-all-cheese-in-deadly-listeria-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clover-hill-dairy-recalls-all-cheese-in-deadly-listeria-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACP Issues Guidelines for Pharmacologic Treatment of Overweight, Obesity in Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- In a new living clinical guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published online June 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are presented for the pharmacologic treatment of overweight...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-issues-guidelines-for-pharmacologic-treatment-of-overweight-obesity-in-adults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acp-issues-guidelines-for-pharmacologic-treatment-of-overweight-obesity-in-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifestyle Intervention in Prediabetes Yields Decline in Multimorbidity]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- For adults with prediabetes, lifestyle intervention is associated with a lower burden of multimorbidity over long-term follow-up, according to a study published online June 15 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lifestyle-intervention-in-prediabetes-yields-decline-in-multimorbidity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lifestyle-intervention-in-prediabetes-yields-decline-in-multimorbidity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novel Treatment Regimen Promising for Diabetic Macular Edema]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- For patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injection followed by a dexamethasone (DEX) intravitreal implant demonstrates noninferior efficacy and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/novel-treatment-regimen-promising-for-diabetic-macular-edema/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/novel-treatment-regimen-promising-for-diabetic-macular-edema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal Prepregnancy Health, Early Life Nutrition Linked to ALT Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- Maternal prepregnancy hypertension and a child's nutrition are associated with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, according to a study published online June 9 in The Journal of Pediatrics.Hanna de Ruyter, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-prepregnancy-health-early-life-nutrition-linked-to-alt-levels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-prepregnancy-health-early-life-nutrition-linked-to-alt-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subtype-Specific CVD Associations Identified With Alzheimer Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026-- Subtype-specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) associations are seen with Alzheimer disease (AD), with the strongest, most consistent association seen for hypotension, according to a study published online June 10 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/subtype-specific-cvd-associations-identified-with-alzheimer-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/subtype-specific-cvd-associations-identified-with-alzheimer-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Diabetes Association, June 5-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 5 to 8 in New Orleans, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-diabetes-association-june-5-8/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-diabetes-association-june-5-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026&mdash; Middle-aged women have the highest levels of problematic alcohol use, a new national survey shows, yet they may be the least aware that drinking can increase breast cancer risk.Researchers questioned 2,200 women, 18 and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/middle-aged-women-drink-more-know-less-about-breast-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/middle-aged-women-drink-more-know-less-about-breast-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Hurdles Thwart Kidney Patients' Pursuit Of Life-Saving Transplants]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026&mdash; Less than a fifth of Americans referred for kidney transplants complete the steps necessary to get their name on the waitlist."Our findings suggest that a substantial proportion of people who need a new kidney fall out of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-hurdles-thwart-kidney-patients-pursuit-of-life-saving-transplants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-hurdles-thwart-kidney-patients-pursuit-of-life-saving-transplants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Healthcare Costs Leave Many Americans Less Secure]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026&mdash; A growing number of Americans are finding themselves priced out of the healthcare system.Only 49% of U.S. adults report being &ldquo;cost secure,&rdquo; meaning they can pay for the medical visits and treatments they need. That leaves...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-healthcare-costs-leave-many-americans-less-secure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rising-healthcare-costs-leave-many-americans-less-secure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Videos Help First-Time Dads Learn Newborn Safety Basics]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026&mdash; Brief videos can help first-time fathers better protect their newborns, a new study says.Videos on safe sleep, infant crying and car safety helped educate dads on ways they can guard against injury, researchers reported June...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-videos-help-first-time-dads-learn-newborn-safety-basics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-videos-help-first-time-dads-learn-newborn-safety-basics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Push To Increase U.S. Primary Care Docs Has Fizzled, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026&mdash; Federal efforts to expand the number of primary care doctors in America have fallen short, a new study says.Primary care&rsquo;s share of 1,000 new U.S. residency positions funded by Medicare has dwindled over time, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/federal-push-to-increase-us-primary-care-docs-has-fizzled-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/federal-push-to-increase-us-primary-care-docs-has-fizzled-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They're Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They're Far From Alone.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 22, 2026&mdash; Year after year, Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen saw their healthcare costs rise, having relied on the Affordable Care Act for federally subsidized health insurance since its start in 2014. Year after year, the couple in western...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/theyre-uninsured-after-obamacare-became-too-costly-and-theyre-far-from-alone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/theyre-uninsured-after-obamacare-became-too-costly-and-theyre-far-from-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish Oil Supplements May Be A Bust For Alzheimer's Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 19, 2026&mdash; Millions of Americans take fish oil supplements hoping to keep their brains sharp as they age.But evidence just published in the journal EBioMedicine suggests those capsules may not deliver the cognitive boost many...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fish-oil-supplements-may-be-a-bust-for-alzheimers-prevention/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fish-oil-supplements-may-be-a-bust-for-alzheimers-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Owners Feel Similar Grief Whether Pets Euthanized, Die Naturally]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 19, 2026&mdash; The grief pet owners feel at the loss of a beloved companion is strikingly similar regardless of the circumstances surrounding the death, a new study says.Dog owners felt the same emotions &mdash; grief, guilt, blame &mdash; whether...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dog-owners-feel-similar-grief-whether-pets-euthanized-die-naturally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dog-owners-feel-similar-grief-whether-pets-euthanized-die-naturally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic Might Cut Risk Of Broken Bones, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 19, 2026&mdash; Ozempic doesn&rsquo;t only help people lose weight, but might also protect against broken bones, a new study says.People with type 2 diabetes treated with semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had a 15% lower risk of bone fractures...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-might-cut-risk-of-broken-bones-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-might-cut-risk-of-broken-bones-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prehab Can Boost Seniors' Recuperation From Spinal Fusion Surgery, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 19, 2026&mdash; Prehabilitation can help the elderly recover better and suffer fewer complications from spinal fusion surgery, a new study says.Patients 75 and older who underwent a four-week prehab program prior to surgery were 18% less...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prehab-can-boost-seniors-recuperation-from-spinal-fusion-surgery-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prehab-can-boost-seniors-recuperation-from-spinal-fusion-surgery-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massage Guns Can Cause Eye Damage, Vision Loss, Case Report Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 19, 2026&mdash; Massage guns are great for working over sore muscles, but you should avoid using one anywhere near your eyes, a new study warns.A young man suffered retinal tears and bruising in his eyes after he tried perking himself up by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/massage-guns-can-cause-eye-damage-vision-loss-case-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/massage-guns-can-cause-eye-damage-vision-loss-case-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Welireg With Pembrolizumab for Renal Cell Carcinoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Welireg (belzutifan) in combination with pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex) for the adjuvant treatment of renal cell carcinoma...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-welireg-with-pembrolizumab-for-renal-cell-carcinoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-welireg-with-pembrolizumab-for-renal-cell-carcinoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Another Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved another over-the-counter intranasal naloxone product, Rextovy (naloxone hydrochloride), for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose.The 4-mg nasal spray is available...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-another-over-the-counter-naloxone-nasal-spray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-another-over-the-counter-naloxone-nasal-spray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCR: Remote Monitoring Does Not Increase Time at Home After Hospitalization for Infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Remote monitoring does not increase time spent at home for adult patients discharged after hospitalization for serious infection, according to a study published online June 11 in JAMA Network Open to coincide with the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ccr-remote-monitoring-does-not-increase-time-at-home-after-hospitalization-for-infection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ccr-remote-monitoring-does-not-increase-time-at-home-after-hospitalization-for-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subfecundity Linked to Neurodevelopmental Problems in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Subfecundity is associated with increased scores for symptoms of behavioral problems and higher odds of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in offspring, independent of infertility treatment, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/subfecundity-linked-to-neurodevelopmental-problems-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/subfecundity-linked-to-neurodevelopmental-problems-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preoperative MRI Predicts CKD Development After Nephrectomy for Solid Renal Mass]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- For patients with solid renal masses (SRMs), preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can predict postnephrectomy development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published recently in the Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preoperative-mri-predicts-ckd-development-after-nephrectomy-for-solid-renal-mass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preoperative-mri-predicts-ckd-development-after-nephrectomy-for-solid-renal-mass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient-, Clinician-Directed Nudges Increase Rates of Serious Illness Conversations in Oncology Setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- For patients at disease-based oncology clinics about to start a treatment associated with poor prognosis, combined clinician- and patient-directed nudges result in higher rates of serious illness conversations (SICs)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-clinician-directed-nudges-increase-rates-of-serious-illness-conversations-in-oncology-setting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patient-clinician-directed-nudges-increase-rates-of-serious-illness-conversations-in-oncology-setting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFS Improved With Talquetamab in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Among patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who had previously received at least one line of therapy, talquetamab plus daratumumab and pomalidomide (Tal-DP) and talquetamab plus daratumumab (Tal-D) yield...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pfs-improved-with-talquetamab-in-relapsed-or-refractory-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pfs-improved-with-talquetamab-in-relapsed-or-refractory-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Using Illicit Fentanyl Consume Daily Doses Equal to 8,887.55 MMEs]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Individuals consuming illicit fentanyl use a quantity of milligrams of morphine equivalents (MMEs) several orders of magnitude higher than clinical guidelines, with a mean estimated daily consumption of 8,887.55 MMEs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-using-illicit-fentanyl-consume-daily-doses-equal-to-888755-mmes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-using-illicit-fentanyl-consume-daily-doses-equal-to-888755-mmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourette Syndrome Takes High Toll on Physical, Mental, Financial Well-Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- One in four teens and adults living with Tourette syndrome (TS) or another tic disorder have attempted suicide at some point in their lives, according to a survey released June 11 by the Tourette Association of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tourette-syndrome-takes-high-toll-on-physical-mental-financial-well-being/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tourette-syndrome-takes-high-toll-on-physical-mental-financial-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone Apps, Wearables Boost Activity in People With Cardiovascular Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026-- Smartphones and wearable devices are effective at increasing physical activity among patients with cardiovascular disease, according to research published online June 17 in the Journal of the American Heart...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-apps-wearables-boost-activity-in-people-with-cardiovascular-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-apps-wearables-boost-activity-in-people-with-cardiovascular-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola Infections Climb, Could Take Year To Contain, Health Officials Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026&mdash; A growing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could become the worst on record if infections are not brought under control soon, health officials warned this week.The outbreak could last as long as a year and sicken...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-infections-climb-could-take-year-to-contain-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-infections-climb-could-take-year-to-contain-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026&mdash; Feeling excessively sleepy during the day could be a warning sign for high blood pressure &mdash; especially if you also have trouble falling asleep at night.That's according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/feeling-sleepy-during-the-day-it-could-be-a-warning-sign-for-high-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/feeling-sleepy-during-the-day-it-could-be-a-warning-sign-for-high-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women Might Lower Their Heart Risk By Lifting Weights, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026&mdash; Aerobic exercise comes immediately to mind when one thinks of ways to reduce heart disease risk through physical activity.But women might be able to lower their risk of heart disease through consistent strength training as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-might-lower-their-heart-risk-by-lifting-weights-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-might-lower-their-heart-risk-by-lifting-weights-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Pitchers Might Avoid Elbow Injuries By Altering Their Approach, Simulation Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026&mdash; Elbow injuries are common among pro baseball pitchers, with Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jos&eacute; Berrios recently undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair an elbow ligament torn during spring training.But pitchers might be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-league-pitchers-might-avoid-elbow-injuries-by-altering-their-approach-simulation-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-league-pitchers-might-avoid-elbow-injuries-by-altering-their-approach-simulation-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personalized Brain Implant Provides Step-By-Step Walking Boost For Parkinson's Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026&mdash; A new type of brain implant can help improve walking among Parkinson&rsquo;s disease patients by providing real-time stimulation in response to each stride, a new study says.The implanted brain stimulator can detect neural...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/personalized-brain-implant-provides-step-by-step-walking-boost-for-parkinsons-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/personalized-brain-implant-provides-step-by-step-walking-boost-for-parkinsons-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birth Control Pills Might Increase Binge Eating Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026&mdash; Birth control pills might increase some women&rsquo;s risk of binge eating, a new study reports.Women taking the combination pill were more likely to engage in emotional eating than when they were taking a placebo, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/birth-control-pills-might-increase-binge-eating-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/birth-control-pills-might-increase-binge-eating-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Americans Are Surviving Cancer. But The Mental Health Challenges Can Persist.]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 18, 2026&mdash; The cancer diagnosis came as a shock, disrupting Morgan Newman&rsquo;s plans for launching her life. It was 2015, and she was working as a dental assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, while studying to become a social worker.After an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-are-surviving-cancer-but-the-mental-health-challenges-can-persist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-are-surviving-cancer-but-the-mental-health-challenges-can-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moderate Screen Use Linked to Faster Recovery Among Youth After Concussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- For children within 72 hours of sustaining a concussion, moderate screen use is associated with faster recovery, according to a study published online June 9 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Nikhil Desai, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moderate-screen-use-linked-to-faster-recovery-among-youth-after-concussion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moderate-screen-use-linked-to-faster-recovery-among-youth-after-concussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tied to Liver Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with an increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC), according to a study published online June 10 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-sweetened-beverages-tied-to-liver-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugar-sweetened-beverages-tied-to-liver-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENDO: More Than Half of Adults With T2DM Who Discontinue GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reinitiate Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- More than half of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who discontinue glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) reinitiate within one year, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-more-than-half-of-adults-with-t2dm-who-discontinue-glp-1-receptor-agonists-reinitiate-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-more-than-half-of-adults-with-t2dm-who-discontinue-glp-1-receptor-agonists-reinitiate-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENDO: Significant Decrease in Physical Activity Seen After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- Adults with obesity initiating glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) medications have a significant decrease in their physical activity, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-significant-decrease-in-physical-activity-seen-after-glp-1-receptor-agonist-initiation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-significant-decrease-in-physical-activity-seen-after-glp-1-receptor-agonist-initiation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonsurgical Procedure Tied to Improved Osteoarthritis-Related Knee Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- For patients with osteoarthritis (OA)-related knee pain refractory to conservative treatment, genicular artery embolization (GAE) using rapidly resorbable gelatin-based microspheres (RRGMs) is associated with clinically...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonsurgical-procedure-tied-to-improved-osteoarthritis-related-knee-pain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonsurgical-procedure-tied-to-improved-osteoarthritis-related-knee-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tranexamic Acid Yields Lower Incidence of Red-Cell Transfusion in Noncardiac Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- A hospital policy of tranexamic acid administration among patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery results in a lower incidence of red-cell transfusion than placebo administration and is noninferior with respect to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tranexamic-acid-yields-lower-incidence-of-red-cell-transfusion-in-noncardiac-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tranexamic-acid-yields-lower-incidence-of-red-cell-transfusion-in-noncardiac-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal RSV Vaccination in Pregnancy Reduces Infant Hospitalizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026-- Maternal respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective for preventing RSV-associated hospitalization in infants during the first 90 days of life, according to a study published online June 5...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-rsv-vaccination-in-pregnancy-reduces-infant-hospitalizations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-rsv-vaccination-in-pregnancy-reduces-infant-hospitalizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.K. Moves To Ban Social Media For Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026&mdash; The United Kingdom plans to bar kids under 16 from using social media, joining a growing list of countries trying to shield young people from apps built to be addictive.At a news conference on Monday, Prime Minister Keir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uk-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uk-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnant Woman Exposed to 45 Common Chemicals, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026&mdash; Pregnant women are exposed to dozens of common chemicals linked to early delivery and low birth weight, according to a new study.Researchers tested urine samples from more than 5,000 women who gave birth between 2000 and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnant-woman-exposed-to-45-common-chemicals-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnant-woman-exposed-to-45-common-chemicals-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Risk Of Death, Clots Among Autoimmune Patients Taking GLP-1 Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026&mdash; People with an autoimmune disease and obesity might lower their risk of dangerous blood clots and death by taking Ozempic or Zepbound, a new study says.Autoimmune diseases like celiac disease, vitiligo, psoriasis or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-risk-of-death-clots-among-autoimmune-patients-taking-glp-1-drugs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-risk-of-death-clots-among-autoimmune-patients-taking-glp-1-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgical Menopause Tied To Worse Sexual And Urinary Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026&mdash; Women tend to have worse sexual and urinary symptoms if they enter menopause because of surgery as opposed to naturally, a new study says.Women with surgical menopause needed to pee more often, had painful urination and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgical-menopause-tied-to-worse-sexual-and-urinary-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgical-menopause-tied-to-worse-sexual-and-urinary-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Op Delirium Common In Seniors, But Not All Hospitals Screen For It]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026&mdash; Many seniors experience delirium after surgery, suffering from confusion and disorientation as they emerge from anesthesia.But some hospitals are better than others at identifying and treating post-op delirium...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/post-op-delirium-common-in-seniors-but-not-all-hospitals-screen-for-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/post-op-delirium-common-in-seniors-but-not-all-hospitals-screen-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimally Invasive Procedure Eases Arthritis Knee Pain, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026&mdash; A minimally invasive procedure can ease knee pain by cutting off abnormal blood flow to the joint, a new study says.The procedure, genicular artery embolization (GAE), reduced knee pain and improved function among nearly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/minimally-invasive-procedure-eases-arthritis-knee-pain-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/minimally-invasive-procedure-eases-arthritis-knee-pain-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early-Onset Cancers Are On The Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026&mdash; Bryce Ramsey of Madison, Mississippi, was 33 when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Upon noticing blood in her stool, she blamed the hemorrhoids she&rsquo;d developed after delivering her son eight years earlier.Ramsey...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-onset-cancers-are-on-the-rise-knowing-your-family-history-is-crucial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/early-onset-cancers-are-on-the-rise-knowing-your-family-history-is-crucial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Dementia Reduced With Receipt of Herpes Zoster Vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- The risk for dementia is reduced with receipt of the recombinant herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine (RZV) during admission to a skilled-nursing facility or within 12 months, according to a study published online June 16 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-dementia-reduced-with-receipt-of-herpes-zoster-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-dementia-reduced-with-receipt-of-herpes-zoster-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: ~15 Percent of U.S. Pregnant Women Report Drinking in Past 30 Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- During 2021 to 2024, 15.2 percent of U.S. pregnant women reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, according to research published in the June 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-15-percent-of-us-pregnant-women-report-drinking-in-past-30-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-15-percent-of-us-pregnant-women-report-drinking-in-past-30-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC, FDA Tackle New World Screwworm, Including Drug Authorization]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026&mdash; Federal health officials are mobilizing against the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite recently detected in animals in the southwest United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-fda-tackle-new-world-screwworm-including-drug-authorization/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-fda-tackle-new-world-screwworm-including-drug-authorization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADA: Orforglipron Beneficial for Reducing HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Orforglipron is beneficial for blood glucose control in individuals with type 2 diabetes using metformin or taking insulin glargine, according to two studies published online June 8 in The Lancet and the Journal of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-orforglipron-beneficial-for-reducing-hba1c-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-orforglipron-beneficial-for-reducing-hba1c-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Lead Levels Declining Among U.S. Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Among U.S. children aged 5 years or younger, blood lead levels (BLLs) have decreased, but disparities are seen by geography, race, and ethnicity, according to a study published online June 11 in the American Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-lead-levels-declining-among-us-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-lead-levels-declining-among-us-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organ Transplant Survival Rising, but Organ Shortages Persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Solid organ transplant survival is improving, but organ shortages persist, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Carter J. Burns, from the Baylor College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organ-transplant-survival-rising-but-organ-shortages-persist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organ-transplant-survival-rising-but-organ-shortages-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racial, Ethnic Differences Seen in Inhaler Use for Asthma in U.S. Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Racial and ethnic differences are seen in inhaler use for asthma among U.S. adults, according to a research letter published online May 18 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Jing Ren, M.D., from the David...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-ethnic-differences-seen-in-inhaler-use-for-asthma-in-us-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-ethnic-differences-seen-in-inhaler-use-for-asthma-in-us-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance Developed for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Recommendations are presented for the management of patients with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome in a guideline issued by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidance-developed-for-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/guidance-developed-for-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone-Based Heart Rhythm Monitoring Reduces Same-Day Cancellations]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Daily heart rhythm monitoring at home using a smartphone significantly reduces the number of same-day cancellations among patients scheduled for electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-based-heart-rhythm-monitoring-reduces-same-day-cancellations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-based-heart-rhythm-monitoring-reduces-same-day-cancellations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 1 in 3 Older Adults Screened for Cannabis, Drug Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Approximately 1 in 3 older U.S. adults reported any cannabis or illegal drug screening during health care encounters in the past year, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/only-1-in-3-older-adults-screened-for-cannabis-drug-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/only-1-in-3-older-adults-screened-for-cannabis-drug-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Systems Can Potentially Flag Breast Cancer Years Before Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026-- Three commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) systems show potential for flagging early signs of breast cancer years before a diagnosis, according to a study published online June 9 in Radiology.Sarah Hickman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-systems-can-potentially-flag-breast-cancer-years-before-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-systems-can-potentially-flag-breast-cancer-years-before-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Your Risk For Multiple Chronic Diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026&mdash; Diet and exercise may be more powerful than a popular diabetes medication when it comes to preventing chronic diseases.Researchers followed more than 1,100 adults who took part in a landmark Diabetes Prevention Program...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lifestyle-changes-can-reduce-your-risk-for-multiple-chronic-diseases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lifestyle-changes-can-reduce-your-risk-for-multiple-chronic-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026&mdash; Prompting patients to keep tabs on their blood pressure at home can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, a new study says.People were 34% less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart attack...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-home-blood-pressure-monitoring-reduces-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-home-blood-pressure-monitoring-reduces-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Finances Shape Children’s Brain Development, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026&mdash; A family&rsquo;s financial situation has more impact on their children&rsquo;s brain development than parenting style, a new study says.Family finances and opportunities in a child&rsquo;s neighborhood account for about 16% of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-finances-shape-childrens-brain-development-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/family-finances-shape-childrens-brain-development-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Walk, Exercise Less After Starting Ozempic, Zepbound]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026&mdash; Folks losing weight on Ozempic or Zepbound tend to start slacking off when it comes to exercise, a new study says.People&rsquo;s daily step count and physical activity declined after starting a GLP-1 medication, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-walk-exercise-less-after-starting-ozempic-zepbound/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/people-walk-exercise-less-after-starting-ozempic-zepbound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Men Are Prescribed Testosterone Without Proper Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026&mdash; Men prescribed testosterone might not be getting important and required testing beforehand, a new study says.A little over 1 in 10 men (12%) received testing that would accurately diagnose them with low testosterone levels...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-men-are-prescribed-testosterone-without-proper-testing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-men-are-prescribed-testosterone-without-proper-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 16, 2026&mdash; The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to always be in a policy tug-of-war as its backers and critics spar over how it should work and who can qualify for coverage. This year is no different, with the Trump administration...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-awaited-rule-aims-to-boost-aca-choices-while-embracing-higher-deductibles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-awaited-rule-aims-to-boost-aca-choices-while-embracing-higher-deductibles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP Says Pediatricians Should Support School-Based High-Quality Nutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Pediatricians should participate in and advocate for efforts to support school-based high-quality nutrition education programs, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement published online June 15 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-says-pediatricians-should-support-school-based-high-quality-nutrition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aap-says-pediatricians-should-support-school-based-high-quality-nutrition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBD-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Teletherapy Protocol Reduces IBD-Related Disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- An eight-week telehealth-delivered inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-specific cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol reduces IBD-related disability, according to a study published in the June issue of the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ibd-specific-cognitive-behavioral-teletherapy-protocol-reduces-ibd-related-disability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ibd-specific-cognitive-behavioral-teletherapy-protocol-reduces-ibd-related-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENDO: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Higher Hypotension Risk in Patients on BP Meds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Among patients with preexisting hypertension taking antihypertensive medications, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with an increase in hypotensive-related events, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-higher-hypotension-risk-in-patients-on-bp-meds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-higher-hypotension-risk-in-patients-on-bp-meds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENDO: Few Men Receiving Testosterone Undergo Guideline-Concordant Diagnostic Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Few men who are prescribed testosterone therapy receive guideline-concordant diagnostic testing, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, held from June 13 to 16 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-few-men-receiving-testosterone-undergo-guideline-concordant-diagnostic-testing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endo-few-men-receiving-testosterone-undergo-guideline-concordant-diagnostic-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atropine Eye Drops Reduce Myopia Progression in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Low-concentration atropine eye drops significantly reduce progression of myopia in children, according to a study published online June 11 in The BMJ.Augusto Azuara-Blanco, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from the Centre for Public Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atropine-eye-drops-reduce-myopia-progression-in-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atropine-eye-drops-reduce-myopia-progression-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apitegromab Preserves Lean Mass When Combined With Tirzepatide]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- Selective targeting of myostatin by apitegromab preserves lean mass when combined with tirzepatide, according to a study published online June 8 in Nature Medicine.Richard E. Pratley, M.D., from the AdventHealth...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apitegromab-preserves-lean-mass-when-combined-with-tirzepatide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apitegromab-preserves-lean-mass-when-combined-with-tirzepatide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EEG-Guided Emergence Bundle Facilitates Anesthesia Dreaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026-- A standardized propofol-based, electroencephalography (EEG)-guided emergence bundle to facilitate a preemergence state conducive to dreaming is feasible for facilitating anesthesia dreaming, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eeg-guided-emergence-bundle-facilitates-anesthesia-dreaming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eeg-guided-emergence-bundle-facilitates-anesthesia-dreaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organic Baby Formula Recalled Following Botulism Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula.Three infants in California, Pennsylvania and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organic-baby-formula-recalled-following-botulism-cases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/organic-baby-formula-recalled-following-botulism-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first over-the-counter wearable device to track blood sugar in young children.The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) &mdash; called the Stelo Glucose Biosensor System &mdash; is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-over-the-counter-glucose-monitor-for-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-over-the-counter-glucose-monitor-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children, The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first over-the-counter wearable device to track blood sugar in young children.<br />
The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) &mdash; called the Stelo Glucose Biosensor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-over-the-counter-glucose-monitor-for-children-the-stelo-glucose-biosensor-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-over-the-counter-glucose-monitor-for-children-the-stelo-glucose-biosensor-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You've Won The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; When a patient has made it to 85 years old in reasonable health, their instinct &mdash; and often their physician&rsquo;s &mdash; is to redouble prevention efforts, optimize every number and close every gap. I want to argue the opposite. If...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/youve-won-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/youve-won-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Patients Stop And Restart GLP-1 Meds, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; Folks are told that once you start taking Ozempic or Zepbound, you&rsquo;ll need to stay on them to maintain the drugs&rsquo; benefits.But patients prescribed such GLP-1 drugs are more likely to stop them and then restart use later than...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-patients-stop-and-restart-glp-1-meds-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-patients-stop-and-restart-glp-1-meds-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust In CDC Plummets Under Trump Administration, New Poll Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; Public trust in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken a nose dive under the Trump administration, a new poll has found.Only 50% of U.S. adults now say they trust health recommendations issued by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trust-in-cdc-plummets-under-trump-administration-new-poll-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trust-in-cdc-plummets-under-trump-administration-new-poll-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half Of U.S. Parents Track Their Adult Children’s Location]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; Parents can track a child&rsquo;s location at any moment through their kid&rsquo;s smartphone, a feature meant to provide reassurance for anxious moms and dads.But at what age should mom and dad stop the practice?A new poll finds half...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/half-of-us-parents-track-their-adult-childrens-location/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/half-of-us-parents-track-their-adult-childrens-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking GLP-1s While On BP Meds May Up Your Risk Of Dizzy Spells, Fainting]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; Researchers are flagging a potential safety concern tied to GLP-1 medications and blood pressure.A new Northwestern Medicine study tracked more than 42,000 adults who started semaglutide, tirzepatide or liraglutide while...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-glp-1s-while-on-bp-meds-may-up-your-risk-of-dizzy-spells-fainting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/taking-glp-1s-while-on-bp-meds-may-up-your-risk-of-dizzy-spells-fainting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fentanyl Users Take Daily Doses 60 Times The Lethal Level]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; People who use illicit fentanyl build up a mind-boggling tolerance to the drug, eventually taking massive doses that would kill others, a new study finds.The findings mean fentanyl could be much more challenging to quit than...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fentanyl-users-take-daily-doses-60-times-the-lethal-level/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fentanyl-users-take-daily-doses-60-times-the-lethal-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Rules For Medicaid Work Requirements Are Out. Here's What You Need To Know.]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 15, 2026&mdash; The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they&rsquo;re working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunteering or being enrolled in an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/final-rules-for-medicaid-work-requirements-are-out-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/final-rules-for-medicaid-work-requirements-are-out-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonmetropolitan Areas Have Fewer Health Care Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- For patient-facing health care occupations, disparities are seen by urbanicity, with fewer workers in nonmetropolitan areas, according to a research letter published online June 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Todd...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonmetropolitan-areas-have-fewer-health-care-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonmetropolitan-areas-have-fewer-health-care-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehospitalization Does Not Mediate Link Between Delirium, Cognitive Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- Postoperative delirium is associated with long-term cognitive decline, and the association is not mediated by rehospitalization, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Tammy T. Hshieh, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rehospitalization-does-not-mediate-link-between-delirium-cognitive-decline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rehospitalization-does-not-mediate-link-between-delirium-cognitive-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADA: Once-Weekly Cagrilintide + Semaglutide Promising in Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- Once-weekly cagrilintide, an amylin receptor agonist, plus semaglutide is efficacious for adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with diet and exercise, receiving metformin with or without a sodium glucose...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-once-weekly-cagrilintide-semaglutide-promising-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-once-weekly-cagrilintide-semaglutide-promising-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mesothelioma Diagnoses and Deaths Still Increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- Mesothelioma deaths and diagnoses continue to rise in the United States despite regulation limiting the use of asbestos, according to a study published online June 11 in JCO Global Oncology.Kyle Edwards, from the University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mesothelioma-diagnoses-and-deaths-still-increasing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mesothelioma-diagnoses-and-deaths-still-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aglatimagene Besadenovec + Valacyclovir Ups DFS in Localized Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- For patients with localized prostate cancer, aglatimagene besadenovec, an adenoviral-based immunotherapy, plus valacyclovir is associated with longer disease-free survival (DFS) than placebo plus valacyclovir when added to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aglatimagene-besadenovec-valacyclovir-ups-dfs-in-localized-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aglatimagene-besadenovec-valacyclovir-ups-dfs-in-localized-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proteomics-, AI-Based Prediction System Developed for Diabetic Retinal Neurodegeneration]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- A proteomics- and machine learning (ML)-based precision prediction system enhances early risk stratification for diabetic retinal neurodegeneration (DRN), according to a study published online June 2 in PLOS...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proteomics-ai-based-prediction-system-developed-for-diabetic-retinal-neurodegeneration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proteomics-ai-based-prediction-system-developed-for-diabetic-retinal-neurodegeneration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Rapid-Acting Inhaled Insulin for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder for use in children and adolescents aged 6 years and older who are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.Afrezza delivers insulin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-rapid-acting-inhaled-insulin-for-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-rapid-acting-inhaled-insulin-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencers, Booze And Teens: What's Showing Up In Their Feeds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026&mdash; Social media is exposing young people to alcohol-related content on a regular basis, and much of it is coming from influencers and the alcohol industry, researchers warn.For a study in the journal Alcohol: Clinical and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/influencers-booze-and-teens-whats-showing-up-in-their-feeds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/influencers-booze-and-teens-whats-showing-up-in-their-feeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health 'War Room,' Digital Tools Are Tracking Disease Risks During World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026&mdash; With 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, tracking the health and location of World Cup players and fans is a logistical challenge that public health experts want to get a handle on.One...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/health-war-room-digital-tools-are-tracking-disease-risks-during-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/health-war-room-digital-tools-are-tracking-disease-risks-during-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourette Patients Face High Suicide Risk, Pain And Discrimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026&mdash; Some might joke about Tourette syndrome, but it&rsquo;s hellish for those who have the condition, a new report says.In all, 1 in 4 teens and adults with Tourette or other tic disorders have attempted suicide at some point in their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tourette-patients-face-high-suicide-risk-pain-and-discrimination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tourette-patients-face-high-suicide-risk-pain-and-discrimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have A Risk-Taking Teen? This Brain Chemical Might Be Responsible, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026&mdash; Trying weed, alcohol or smoking. Getting into fights. Attempting dangerous "Jackass"-style stunts. Dating that skeevy guy.Ever wonder why some teens are driven to do dumb things? It could be because their developing brains...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/have-a-risk-taking-teen-this-brain-chemical-might-be-responsible-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/have-a-risk-taking-teen-this-brain-chemical-might-be-responsible-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Labels and Restrictions Can Lower Childhood Obesity Rates, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026&mdash; Aggressive national food policies can reduce the number of kids with excess weight, a new study says.A Food Labelling and Advertising Law (FLAL) adopted by Chile reduced risk of overweight and obesity among that country&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-labels-and-restrictions-can-lower-childhood-obesity-rates-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-labels-and-restrictions-can-lower-childhood-obesity-rates-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sepsis, Lung Infection Patients See No Benefit From Remote Monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026&mdash; Wearable technology and smartphone communication have enabled hospitals to experiment with releasing patients earlier, remotely monitoring them as they recuperate from home.This approach has been shown to work for some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sepsis-lung-infection-patients-see-no-benefit-from-remote-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sepsis-lung-infection-patients-see-no-benefit-from-remote-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 12, 2026&mdash; Nearly every Tuesday for a decade, Steve Siple attended a bar trivia night with friends in Birmingham, Alabama. After moving to North Carolina, he developed a new ritual &mdash; joining other Charlotte locals on Saturdays to pick...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/overlooked-social-connections-can-prevent-suicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/overlooked-social-connections-can-prevent-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limited Health Literacy Common in Middle-Aged Primary Care Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Limited health literacy is common among middle-aged primary care patients and is associated with poorer health self-management skills, according to a study published online June 10 in the Journal of General Internal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/limited-health-literacy-common-in-middle-aged-primary-care-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/limited-health-literacy-common-in-middle-aged-primary-care-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds of Undergoing Surgery Lower Over Consecutive Years With Higher BMI]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Individuals with higher body mass index (BMI) categories have reduced odds of undergoing surgery over consecutive years, according to a study published online June 8 in Obesity.Michael Kachmar, D.O., from the University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-undergoing-surgery-lower-over-consecutive-years-with-higher-bmi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/odds-of-undergoing-surgery-lower-over-consecutive-years-with-higher-bmi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Lower Incidence of Obesity-Associated Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- For adults with obesity but without diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a significantly lower short-term incidence of obesity-associated cancers (OACs), according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-linked-to-lower-incidence-of-obesity-associated-cancers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-linked-to-lower-incidence-of-obesity-associated-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acupuncture Alleviates Neurological Impairment After Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- True acupoint (TA) acupuncture alleviates neurological impairment and can improve motor recovery among patients with stroke, according to a study published online June 3 in CNS Neuroscience &amp; Therapeutics.Xin Yu, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acupuncture-alleviates-neurological-impairment-after-stroke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acupuncture-alleviates-neurological-impairment-after-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADA: Infections Represent Major Health Hazard in People With Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Infections are a major health hazard for people with diabetes, according to a study published online June 6 in Diabetes to coincide with the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 5 to 8 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-infections-represent-major-health-hazard-in-people-with-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-infections-represent-major-health-hazard-in-people-with-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADA: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Lowers HbA1c in Adults With T2D Not on Insulin]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) not on insulin therapy (NIT), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is associated with a substantial reduction in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), according to a study presented at the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-continuous-glucose-monitoring-lowers-hba1c-in-adults-with-t2d-not-on-insulin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-continuous-glucose-monitoring-lowers-hba1c-in-adults-with-t2d-not-on-insulin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few Patients With Stroke, TBI Receive Inpatient Rehabilitation Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Few patients with stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) receive inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) care after hospitalization, according to a study published online June 10 in Neurology Open Access.Abdulaziz T...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-patients-with-stroke-tbi-receive-inpatient-rehabilitation-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-patients-with-stroke-tbi-receive-inpatient-rehabilitation-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultraprocessed Grains Linked to Higher Risk for Developing IBD]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Ultraprocessed grain intakeis associated with an increased risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.Neeraj...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultraprocessed-grains-linked-to-higher-risk-for-developing-ibd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultraprocessed-grains-linked-to-higher-risk-for-developing-ibd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earlier Introduction of Eggs to Infants' Diets Tied to Decrease in Egg Allergies]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Updated infant feeding guidelines recommending earlier introduction of eggs led to measurable reductions in the population prevalence of egg allergy in Australia, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/earlier-introduction-of-eggs-to-infants-diets-tied-to-decrease-in-egg-allergies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/earlier-introduction-of-eggs-to-infants-diets-tied-to-decrease-in-egg-allergies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melanoma Incidence and Deaths Disproportionately Impact Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026-- Melanoma disproportionately affects seniors and men, according to a research letter published in the June issue of the Journal of Geriatric Oncology.Megha Srivastav, from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/melanoma-incidence-and-deaths-disproportionately-impact-men/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/melanoma-incidence-and-deaths-disproportionately-impact-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Vaccine Schedule Released By American College of Obstetricians &amp; Gynecologists]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026&mdash; In a significant shift for maternal health, the American College of Obstetricians &amp; Gynecologists (ACOG) has released its own immunization schedule for pregnant patients.This marks the first time the organization has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-vaccine-schedule-released-by-american-college-of-obstetricians-amp-gynecologists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-vaccine-schedule-released-by-american-college-of-obstetricians-amp-gynecologists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitamin C May Be Key To A Healthier Brain As You Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026&mdash; Getting enough vitamin C may be linked to better brain health as we age.Researchers in Japan studied more than 2,000 adults over the age of 64, comparing vitamin C levels in their blood plasma to MRI scans of their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-c-may-be-key-to-a-healthier-brain-as-you-age/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-c-may-be-key-to-a-healthier-brain-as-you-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Fasting Treat Gum Disease? Study Finds Reduced Inflammation]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026&mdash; Fasting might help improve your dental health, a new study says.People who followed a short-term fast wound up with less inflammation associated with gum disease, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-fasting-treat-gum-disease-study-finds-reduced-inflammation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/can-fasting-treat-gum-disease-study-finds-reduced-inflammation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living With Cats Not Linked To Worse Asthma in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026&mdash; Parents don&rsquo;t have to give away Kitty or Tabby to protect their kids from asthma, a new study says.Living with a cat does not worsen asthma in children and teens, researchers reported June 9 in the journal Frontiers in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/living-with-cats-not-linked-to-worse-asthma-in-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/living-with-cats-not-linked-to-worse-asthma-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few Stroke, Brain Injury Survivors Get Top-Quality Hospital Rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026&mdash; Few people who&rsquo;ve suffered a stroke or brain injury are being offered top-quality, hospital-based rehab, a new study says.Only about 22% of patients who&rsquo;ve suffered a stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury are sent to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-stroke-brain-injury-survivors-get-top-quality-hospital-rehab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-stroke-brain-injury-survivors-get-top-quality-hospital-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Joint Pain Supplement Might Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026&mdash; A popular over-the-counter supplement taken for joint pain might increase people&rsquo;s risk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, a new study says.Glucosamine use is associated with a 25% higher odds that a person will progress from mild...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-joint-pain-supplement-might-increase-alzheimers-risk-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-joint-pain-supplement-might-increase-alzheimers-risk-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anguished Parents. Doctors In Tears. Utah's Long Measles Outbreak Takes A Toll.]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026&mdash; Ben Dowse hadn&rsquo;t expected to treat measles when he became a doctor, but there he was, examining a newborn exposed to the virus in the womb. The infected mother had given birth just hours earlier. The hospital had alerted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anguished-parents-doctors-in-tears-utahs-long-measles-outbreak-takes-a-toll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/anguished-parents-doctors-in-tears-utahs-long-measles-outbreak-takes-a-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Joint Pain Supplement, Glucosamine, Might Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 11, 2026 &mdash; A popular over-the-counter supplement taken for joint pain might increase people&rsquo;s risk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, a new study says.<br />
Glucosamine use is associated with a 25% higher odds that a person will...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-joint-pain-supplement-glucosamine-might-increase-alzheimers-risk-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-joint-pain-supplement-glucosamine-might-increase-alzheimers-risk-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuation of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Early Pregnancy Seems Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- Continuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) into early pregnancy seems not to be associated with the risk for nonlive birth, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformation (MCM)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuation-of-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-in-early-pregnancy-seems-safe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuation-of-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-in-early-pregnancy-seems-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat Exposure Not Linked to Asthma Severity, Exacerbations in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- Cat exposure is not associated with asthma severity or exacerbations among children with asthma and allergy, according to a study published online June 10 in Frontiers in Allergy.Resthie R. Putri, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cat-exposure-not-linked-to-asthma-severity-exacerbations-in-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cat-exposure-not-linked-to-asthma-severity-exacerbations-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADA: Retatrutide Improves HbA1c in Inadequately Controlled Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that is inadequately controlled with diet and exercise alone, retatrutide, a triple hormone receptor agonist, is associated with significant improvements in glycemic control and body...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-retatrutide-improves-hba1c-in-inadequately-controlled-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-retatrutide-improves-hba1c-in-inadequately-controlled-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADA: Once-Weekly Survodutide Linked to Drop in Body Weight in Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For adults with obesity without diabetes, once-weekly survodutide, an investigational glucagon receptor-glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor dual agonist, is associated with greater reductions in body weight than placebo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-once-weekly-survodutide-linked-to-drop-in-body-weight-in-obesity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-once-weekly-survodutide-linked-to-drop-in-body-weight-in-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2007 to 2023 Saw Decline in Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For women aged 40 years and older, menopausal hormone therapy (HT) use declined between 2007 and 2023 and remains low, according to a study published in the June issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.Stephanie S. Faubion...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2007-to-2023-saw-decline-in-menopausal-hormone-therapy-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2007-to-2023-saw-decline-in-menopausal-hormone-therapy-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Tied to Reduced Risk for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Knee OA]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a reduced long-term risk for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-tied-to-reduced-risk-for-total-knee-arthroplasty-in-knee-oa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-tied-to-reduced-risk-for-total-knee-arthroplasty-in-knee-oa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 to 2024 Saw Decrease in U.S. Overdose Death Rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026-- The U.S. overdose death rate decreased between 2023 and 2024, according to a study published online June 2 in Addiction.Joseph R. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., from the University of California, San Diego, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2023-to-2024-saw-decrease-in-us-overdose-death-rate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2023-to-2024-saw-decrease-in-us-overdose-death-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugary Beverages May Raise Your Risk of Liver Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026&mdash; If you regularly drink soda or other sugary beverages, a new study may give you a reason to cut back.Researchers analyzed dietary data from more than 1.5 million adults across 11 long-term investigations. They wanted to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugary-beverages-may-raise-your-risk-of-liver-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sugary-beverages-may-raise-your-risk-of-liver-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.Bemotrizinol is a chemical filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation, the two primary types...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-new-sunscreen-ingredient-in-two-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-new-sunscreen-ingredient-in-two-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient, Bemotrizinol, in Two Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.<br />
Bemotrizinol is a chemical filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation, the two primary...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-new-sunscreen-ingredient-bemotrizinol-in-two-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-new-sunscreen-ingredient-bemotrizinol-in-two-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026&mdash; Moderating a teen&rsquo;s screen time following a concussion might help speed their recovery, a new study says.Teenagers who kept their screen time to around 141 minutes a day within the first three days of their concussion...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teen-recovering-from-concussion-a-sweet-spot-for-screen-time-could-speed-up-their-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teen-recovering-from-concussion-a-sweet-spot-for-screen-time-could-speed-up-their-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retro Video Game Aids Stroke Recovery, Improves Arm Function]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026&mdash; A customized throwback video game might help stroke survivors regain arm function, a new study says.The '90s-style video game requires players to use their arm muscles to complete tasks like flying a helicopter around the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/retro-video-game-aids-stroke-recovery-improves-arm-function/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/retro-video-game-aids-stroke-recovery-improves-arm-function/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women Hit Harder By Sleep Apnea Than Men, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026&mdash; Women with sleep apnea tend to suffer from it more than men, even though they wake in the night about as often, a new study says.Women reported much higher levels of headache, nightmares and needing to go to the bathroom...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-hit-harder-by-sleep-apnea-than-men-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/women-hit-harder-by-sleep-apnea-than-men-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-Daily GLP-1 Pill May Offer New Option for Weight Loss, Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026&mdash; Another GLP-1 pill could be headed for the market soon, according to early clinical trial results.The once-daily experimental pill elecoglipron helped people control their blood sugar and lose weight in a pair of phase 2...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-daily-glp-1-pill-may-offer-new-option-for-weight-loss-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-daily-glp-1-pill-may-offer-new-option-for-weight-loss-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026&mdash; Jules Netherland traveled from her home in the Bronx to the New York state Capitol in Albany several times in the past few years, hoping to persuade the legislature to pass a medical aid-in-dying bill, allowing terminally...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/by-september-nearly-a-third-of-americans-will-live-in-states-with-legal-aid-in-dying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/by-september-nearly-a-third-of-americans-will-live-in-states-with-legal-aid-in-dying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experimental, Once-Daily GLP-1 Pill, Elecoglipron, May Offer New Option for Weight Loss, Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026 &mdash; Another GLP-1 pill could be headed for the market soon, according to early clinical trial results.<br />
The once-daily experimental pill elecoglipron helped people control their blood sugar and lose weight in a pair of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/experimental-once-daily-glp-1-pill-elecoglipron-may-offer-new-option-for-weight-loss-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/experimental-once-daily-glp-1-pill-elecoglipron-may-offer-new-option-for-weight-loss-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Offers New Benchmark for Health Risks Tied to Alcohol Consumption]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Two drinks per day is associated with a substantially elevated risk for a premature death caused by alcohol, according to a study published online June 8 in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.Sinead George, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-offers-new-benchmark-for-health-risks-tied-to-alcohol-consumption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-offers-new-benchmark-for-health-risks-tied-to-alcohol-consumption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Chatbots Often Used by Teens for Mental Health Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Almost 1 in 5 adolescents report using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, according to a study published online June 1 in JAMA Pediatrics.Ryan K. McBain, Ph.D., M.P.H., from RAND in Arlington...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-chatbots-often-used-by-teens-for-mental-health-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-chatbots-often-used-by-teens-for-mental-health-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Alcohol Is Actually Safe? A New Study Challenges Old Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026&mdash; The debate on "healthy drinking" has shifted again, according to a study released independently today, after the Trump administration decided not to include its findings in new dietary guidelines.The study &mdash; published June 8...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-much-alcohol-is-actually-safe-a-new-study-challenges-old-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-much-alcohol-is-actually-safe-a-new-study-challenges-old-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERA: Finerenone Leads to Slower Decrease in eGFR in Adults With CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Finerenone leads to a slower decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) than placebo among adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) without diabetes, according to a study published online June 4 in the New...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/era-finerenone-leads-to-slower-decrease-in-egfr-in-adults-with-ckd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/era-finerenone-leads-to-slower-decrease-in-egfr-in-adults-with-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERA: Semaglutide Improves Health-Related QoL in Adults With T2D, CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, two years of semaglutide treatment improves health-related quality of life (QoL) versus placebo, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/era-semaglutide-improves-health-related-qol-in-adults-with-t2d-ckd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/era-semaglutide-improves-health-related-qol-in-adults-with-t2d-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SLEEP: Staying Up Late Tied to Worse Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Those who prefer to go to sleep later report poorer mental health, which is partially explained by greater reported loneliness, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2026, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-staying-up-late-tied-to-worse-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-staying-up-late-tied-to-worse-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SLEEP: Sleep Problems Linked to Later Psychological Well-Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Sleep problems in middle-aged and older adults are associated with psychological well-being (PWB) nine years later, with the association stronger in women, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2026, the annual meeting of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-sleep-problems-linked-to-later-psychological-well-being/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-sleep-problems-linked-to-later-psychological-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Risk Stratification Can ID High-Risk Women From Screening Mammograms]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Artificial intelligence (AI) risk stratification generated from screening mammograms can identify women with a high risk for breast cancer, allowing expedited care, according to a study published online May 18 in npj...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-risk-stratification-can-id-high-risk-women-from-screening-mammograms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-risk-stratification-can-id-high-risk-women-from-screening-mammograms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Infertility Linked to Earlier Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Women with primary infertility have an increased risk for early menopause, according to a study published online June 2 in Menopause.Lillian J. Dyre, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/primary-infertility-linked-to-earlier-menopause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/primary-infertility-linked-to-earlier-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bariatric Surgery Tied to Improvement in Performing Household Tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Bariatric surgery is associated with improved home management within the first year of surgery and is sustained for the long term, according to a study published online April 18 in BMC Medicine.Petra Brembeck, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bariatric-surgery-tied-to-improvement-in-performing-household-tasks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bariatric-surgery-tied-to-improvement-in-performing-household-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatherhood Tied to Greater Longevity in Black Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026-- Fatherhood in Black men appears to protect against all-cause mortality by middle age compared with nonfathers; however, Black men who became fathers younger than 29 years of age tended to have a higher risk for early death...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatherhood-tied-to-greater-longevity-in-black-men/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatherhood-tied-to-greater-longevity-in-black-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026&mdash; Long-term exposure to air pollution might contribute to clogged arteries and heart disease, a new study says.People with higher levels of exposure to smog had an elevated risk of calcium deposits and plaques in their...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-might-contribute-to-clogged-arteries-heart-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/air-pollution-might-contribute-to-clogged-arteries-heart-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026&mdash; New research is shedding light on first-trimester GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy &mdash; and the findings may offer some reassurance.GLP-1 use among women of reproductive age is increasing. And while current recommendations call...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-study-suggests-no-major-adverse-outcomes-with-early-glp-1-exposure-during-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-study-suggests-no-major-adverse-outcomes-with-early-glp-1-exposure-during-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026&mdash; Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/feeding-babies-eggs-sooner-may-cut-allergy-risk-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/feeding-babies-eggs-sooner-may-cut-allergy-risk-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At A Tennessee Hospital, Nurse Stole Fentanyl And AI Missed It, State Records Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026&mdash; About a year ago at Erlanger Baroness, the largest hospital in Chattanooga, anesthesia staff noticed that a nurse was slurring his words and struggling to stay awake while on duty in the surgery center, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-a-tennessee-hospital-nurse-stole-fentanyl-and-ai-missed-it-state-records-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/at-a-tennessee-hospital-nurse-stole-fentanyl-and-ai-missed-it-state-records-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026&mdash; Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, doing damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and other major organs.But one of the most important health risks from diabetes has not gotten the attention it deserves, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/infections-a-major-health-hazard-for-people-with-diabetes-large-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/infections-a-major-health-hazard-for-people-with-diabetes-large-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAHA's Treatments For Autism: Camel's Milk, Stem Cell Injections &mdash; And Spelling Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 9, 2026&mdash; Elizabeth Bonker is a silent woman with a loud mission. She wants government agencies to cover the costs of training people with autism in a form of communication called assisted spelling. One problem: Leading professional...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mahas-treatments-for-autism-camels-milk-stem-cell-injections-mdash-and-spelling-therapy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mahas-treatments-for-autism-camels-milk-stem-cell-injections-mdash-and-spelling-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Expands Sunscreen Options for the First Time in 20 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 09, 2026 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency's efforts to advance sunscreen innovation. Bemotrizinol is the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-expands-sunscreen-options-for-the-first-time-in-20-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-expands-sunscreen-options-for-the-first-time-in-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Looks at Barriers to Initiation of Rotavirus Vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- Risk factors for not initiating rotavirus vaccine (RVV) -- for which the first dose is recommended by a maximum age of 14 weeks, 6 days -- include extremely preterm birth and having no health insurance, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-barriers-to-initiation-of-rotavirus-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-barriers-to-initiation-of-rotavirus-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Xocova for COVID-19 Postexposure Prophylaxis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xocova (ensitrelvir), an oral antiviral, for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) of COVID&#8209;19 in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.Xocova is approved as a five-day...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-xocova-for-covid-19-postexposure-prophylaxis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-xocova-for-covid-19-postexposure-prophylaxis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026&mdash; The kids are not all right, at least in the United States, according to a new report showing a nosedive in children's well-being from 2019 to 2024.In 29 states, the overall U.S. score fell from 553 to 547 on a 1,000-point...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childrens-well-being-plummets-across-29-states-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childrens-well-being-plummets-across-29-states-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADA: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Beneficial in Adults With Obesity, Autoimmune Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with reduced risks for thromboembolic events, emergency department use, and mortality among adults with obesity and autoimmune diseases (AIDs), according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-beneficial-in-adults-with-obesity-autoimmune-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ada-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-beneficial-in-adults-with-obesity-autoimmune-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERA: Dihydropyridine Calcium-Channel-Blockers Tied to Higher Risk for Kidney Disease Progression in T2D]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes receiving guideline-directed renin-angiotensin inhibitors (RASi) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), dihydropyridine calcium-channel-blocker (DCCB) use is associated with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/era-dihydropyridine-calcium-channel-blockers-tied-to-higher-risk-for-kidney-disease-progression-in-t2d/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/era-dihydropyridine-calcium-channel-blockers-tied-to-higher-risk-for-kidney-disease-progression-in-t2d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EULAR: Obexelimab Can Lower Risk for Disease Flare in Active IgG4-Related Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- For patients with active immunoglobulin (Ig)G4-related disease, obexelimab, a bifunctional monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activity, yields a significantly lower risk for disease flare, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eular-obexelimab-can-lower-risk-for-disease-flare-in-active-igg4-related-disease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eular-obexelimab-can-lower-risk-for-disease-flare-in-active-igg4-related-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complications Similar for Decompression With or Without Duraplasty for Chiari I and Syringomyelia]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- For children with Chiari type I malformation and syringomyelia, surgical complications do not differ for those undergoing neurosurgical posterior fossa decompression (PFD) with duraplasty (PFD-D) versus PFD alone, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/complications-similar-for-decompression-with-or-without-duraplasty-for-chiari-i-and-syringomyelia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/complications-similar-for-decompression-with-or-without-duraplasty-for-chiari-i-and-syringomyelia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oral Drug Combo Effective for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026-- An oral drug combination is effective for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy, according to a study published in the June 4 issue of the New England Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-drug-combo-effective-for-older-patients-with-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/oral-drug-combo-effective-for-older-patients-with-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just 5 Minutes Of Prayer Helps Reduce Pain and Anxiety, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026&mdash; Five minutes of prayer may help ease pain and anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine."The prayer intervention was effective regardless of the patient&rsquo;s faith or no faith," said...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/just-5-minutes-of-prayer-helps-reduce-pain-and-anxiety-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/just-5-minutes-of-prayer-helps-reduce-pain-and-anxiety-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD ‘Masking’ May Help People Blend In But Harms Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026&mdash; It can be incredibly difficult for adults with ADHD to fit in socially.But trying to hide the telltale signs of ADHD could cost their mental health and well-being, a study says.Adults with ADHD might better fit in if they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adhd-masking-may-help-people-blend-in-but-harms-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adhd-masking-may-help-people-blend-in-but-harms-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Alcohol Makes You Crave Salty Snacks — And How Protein-Rich Foods Can Help Prevent Weight Gain]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s a biological reason why booze makes a person crave bar snacks like chips, nuts, fries and pizza, a new study argues.Alcohol appears to trigger a hormone associated with cravings for savory flavors, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-alcohol-makes-you-crave-salty-snacks-and-how-protein-rich-foods-can-help-prevent-weight-gain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-alcohol-makes-you-crave-salty-snacks-and-how-protein-rich-foods-can-help-prevent-weight-gain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting The RSV Shot While Pregnant Could Protect Your Baby After Birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s now real-world evidence that pregnant women who get the RSV vaccine reduce their newborn&rsquo;s risk of becoming so sick they require hospitalization, a new study says.Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/getting-the-rsv-shot-while-pregnant-could-protect-your-baby-after-birth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/getting-the-rsv-shot-while-pregnant-could-protect-your-baby-after-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting The RSV Shot, Abrysvo, While Pregnant Could Protect Your Baby After Birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026 &mdash; There&rsquo;s now real-world evidence that pregnant women who get the RSV vaccine reduce their newborn&rsquo;s risk of becoming so sick they require hospitalization, a new study says.<br />
Vaccination against respiratory...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/getting-the-rsv-shot-abrysvo-while-pregnant-could-protect-your-baby-after-birth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/getting-the-rsv-shot-abrysvo-while-pregnant-could-protect-your-baby-after-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irregular Sleep Risks Preschool Kids' Brain Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026&mdash; Irregular sleep is linked to lower brain power among preschool kids, a new study says.Children who don&rsquo;t stick to a regular sleep schedule tend to have problems with vocabulary and memory, according to research to be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/irregular-sleep-risks-preschool-kids-brain-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/irregular-sleep-risks-preschool-kids-brain-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Billing Change Could Make Pregnancy Pricier]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 8, 2026&mdash; Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated.Under new billing codes that take effect in January, doctors who manage maternity care will start charging &agrave; la carte for visits and services related to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/upcoming-billing-change-could-make-pregnancy-pricier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/upcoming-billing-change-could-make-pregnancy-pricier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer at Primary Care Appointments Tied to Reductions in Pain, Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- A five-minute session of proximal intercessory prayer (PIP) significantly reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.Katherine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prayer-at-primary-care-appointments-tied-to-reductions-in-pain-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prayer-at-primary-care-appointments-tied-to-reductions-in-pain-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[~16 Percent of COVID Cases Develop Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- About 16 percent of COVID-19 cases develop postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection (PASC), according to a study published online May 27 in JAMA Network Open.Jiazi Tian, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/16-percent-of-covid-cases-develop-postacute-sequelae-of-sars-cov-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/16-percent-of-covid-cases-develop-postacute-sequelae-of-sars-cov-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dengue Is No Longer Just A Travel Risk — What Google’s Mosquito Plan Could Mean For Your Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026&mdash; This is not science fiction or some perverse prank.A Silicon Valley tech giant is seeking federal approval to release up to 64 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida over the next two years. The aim? To...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dengue-is-no-longer-just-a-travel-risk-what-googles-mosquito-plan-could-mean-for-your-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dengue-is-no-longer-just-a-travel-risk-what-googles-mosquito-plan-could-mean-for-your-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Tile-Based Radiation Beneficial for Newly Resectable Brain Mets]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- For patients with newly diagnosed resectable brain metastases (BM), cesium-131 tile-based radiation therapy (TBRT), which delivers focal radiation immediately upon resection, yields significantly better outcomes than...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-tile-based-radiation-beneficial-for-newly-resectable-brain-mets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-tile-based-radiation-beneficial-for-newly-resectable-brain-mets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Apalutamide + ADT Beneficial in High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- Perioperative treatment with apalutamide and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is beneficial for patients with high-risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, according to a study published online June 2 in the New...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-apalutamide-adt-beneficial-in-high-risk-localized-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-apalutamide-adt-beneficial-in-high-risk-localized-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearable Ultrasound Patch Provides Continuous Fetal Monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- A wearable ultrasound patch can provide continuous, real-time information about blood flow in the fetus and umbilical cord, according to a study published online May 26 in Nature Biotechnology.Geonho Park, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-ultrasound-patch-provides-continuous-fetal-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-ultrasound-patch-provides-continuous-fetal-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiometabolic Genetics Linked to Cognitive-Related Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- A higher polygenic risk score (PRS) for pulse pressure is associated with an increased risk for dementia as a contributing cause of death (DCCD), according to a study published online June 3 in Neurology.Daeeun Kim, Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiometabolic-genetics-linked-to-cognitive-related-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiometabolic-genetics-linked-to-cognitive-related-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dose Reduction of Biologics Effective, Safe for Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026-- For patients with psoriasis with stable low disease activity, dose reduction (DR) through stepwise interval prolongation of interleukin (IL)-17 and 23 inhibitors (i) is effective and safe, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dose-reduction-of-biologics-effective-safe-for-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dose-reduction-of-biologics-effective-safe-for-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Surgery For Pituitary Tumor Helps Illinois Mom Have Second Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026&mdash; A suburban Chicago woman who feared she might never have another child is now celebrating a growing family after brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine.After the birth of her first daughter in 2022, Lisa Fasone began...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-surgery-for-pituitary-tumor-helps-illinois-mom-have-second-baby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/brain-surgery-for-pituitary-tumor-helps-illinois-mom-have-second-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spinal Cord Stimulation May Restore Arm Strength After Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026&mdash; Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord might improve arm function among people who&rsquo;ve suffered a stroke, pilot clinical trial results say.Seven stroke survivors with profound muscle weakness had an average 32% increase in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spinal-cord-stimulation-may-restore-arm-strength-after-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/spinal-cord-stimulation-may-restore-arm-strength-after-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Blood Pressure Meds Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026&mdash; A common class of blood pressure medications might contribute to kidney damage among people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) work by relaxing blood vessels, and are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-blood-pressure-meds-linked-to-kidney-damage-risk-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-blood-pressure-meds-linked-to-kidney-damage-risk-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Blood Pressure Meds, Dihydropyridine Calcium-Channel Blockers, Linked To Kidney Damage Risk In Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 &mdash; A common class of blood pressure medications might contribute to kidney damage among people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.<br />
Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) work by relaxing blood vessels, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-blood-pressure-meds-dihydropyridine-calcium-channel-blockers-linked-to-kidney-damage-risk-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/popular-blood-pressure-meds-dihydropyridine-calcium-channel-blockers-linked-to-kidney-damage-risk-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complications]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026&mdash; In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible.But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says.There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-much-sitting-in-pregnancy-doubles-risk-of-complications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-much-sitting-in-pregnancy-doubles-risk-of-complications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-Pill Combo Offers Hospital-Free Leukemia Treatment Option For Older Adults With AML]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026&mdash; An already available two-pill combo treats leukemia just as well as IV drugs, which should make cancer treatment easier on older adults, a new clinical trial has concluded.The combo &ndash; decitabine-cedazuridine and venetoclax &ndash;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-pill-combo-offers-hospital-free-leukemia-treatment-option-for-older-adults-with-aml/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-pill-combo-offers-hospital-free-leukemia-treatment-option-for-older-adults-with-aml/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek At Americans' Medical Records For Clues On Autism And Vaccines]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026&mdash; U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans&rsquo; medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism &mdash; a connection the medical establishment studied...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-seeks-to-peek-at-americans-medical-records-for-clues-on-autism-and-vaccines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-seeks-to-peek-at-americans-medical-records-for-clues-on-autism-and-vaccines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-Pill Combo, Inqovi and Venclexta, Offers Hospital-Free Leukemia Treatment Option For Older Adults With AML]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, June 5, 2026 &mdash; An already available two-pill combo treats leukemia just as well as IV drugs, which should make cancer treatment easier on older adults, a new clinical trial has concluded.<br />
The combo &ndash; decitabine-cedazuridine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-pill-combo-inqovi-and-venclexta-offers-hospital-free-leukemia-treatment-option-for-older-adults-with-aml/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/two-pill-combo-inqovi-and-venclexta-offers-hospital-free-leukemia-treatment-option-for-older-adults-with-aml/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Prevalence of Clinical Obesity Seen Even With Normal BMI]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- The prevalence of clinical obesity is high among those with normal body mass index (BMI) values, according to a research letter published online June 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Hirsh Elhence, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-prevalence-of-clinical-obesity-seen-even-with-normal-bmi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-prevalence-of-clinical-obesity-seen-even-with-normal-bmi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or compensated cirrhosis.Hepcludex received...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-treatment-for-chronic-hepatitis-delta-virus-infection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-first-treatment-for-chronic-hepatitis-delta-virus-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer Seen With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) exposure is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer, according to a study published online June 2 in JCO Oncology Practice to coincide with the annual meeting...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-lower-incidence-of-breast-cancer-seen-with-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-lower-incidence-of-breast-cancer-seen-with-glp-1-receptor-agonist-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: First-Line Sunvozertinib Beats Chemo for Advanced NSCLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- For patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutations, sunvozertinib is superior to chemotherapy for first-line treatment, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-first-line-sunvozertinib-beats-chemo-for-advanced-nsclc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-first-line-sunvozertinib-beats-chemo-for-advanced-nsclc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients From Most Rural Counties Have Worse Epilepsy Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Rurality is associated with worse epilepsy outcomes, although the associations are attenuated among privately insured patients, according to a study published online June 3 in Neurology.Edward R. Bader, M.B., Ch.B., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-from-most-rural-counties-have-worse-epilepsy-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-from-most-rural-counties-have-worse-epilepsy-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Saw Parkinson Disease Death Rate of 72 Per 100,000 Adults Aged 65 and Older]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- The age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate among adults aged 65 years and older declined from 2021 to 2024, according to a June 4 data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Ellen A. Kramarow...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2024-saw-parkinson-disease-death-rate-of-72-per-100000-adults-aged-65-and-older/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2024-saw-parkinson-disease-death-rate-of-72-per-100000-adults-aged-65-and-older/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resistance Training Tied to Lower Risk for Death Across Causes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Ninety to 120 weekly minutes of strength training may lower the risk for death, with amplified effects when combined with aerobic activity, according to a study published online June 2 in the British Journal of Sports...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-tied-to-lower-risk-for-death-across-causes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/resistance-training-tied-to-lower-risk-for-death-across-causes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut Microbial, Metabolomic Alterations Persist After Adenoma Resection]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Gut microbial and metabolomic alterations are seen years after adenoma resection, according to a study published online May 27 in Cell Host &amp; Microbe.Ana Nogal, Ph.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-microbial-metabolomic-alterations-persist-after-adenoma-resection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gut-microbial-metabolomic-alterations-persist-after-adenoma-resection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumulative Attrition for Surgeons 9.7 Percent Over Eight Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Cumulative attrition of surgeons is 9.7 percent, with a higher hazard for surgeons 10 to 14 years in practice, according to a study published online May 20 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.Abdulaziz...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cumulative-attrition-for-surgeons-97-percent-over-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cumulative-attrition-for-surgeons-97-percent-over-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll Finds Broad Support For Stricter Regulations On Ultra-Processed Foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).In a press call ahead of the issue's release, food...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-finds-broad-support-for-stricter-regulations-on-ultra-processed-foods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/poll-finds-broad-support-for-stricter-regulations-on-ultra-processed-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microbially Derived Metabolites in Urine May Help Identify Autism in Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026-- Elevated concentrations of microbially derived metabolites (MDMs) in urine can identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children aged 2 to 11 years, according to a study published online May 26 in Molecular...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/microbially-derived-metabolites-in-urine-may-help-identify-autism-in-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/microbially-derived-metabolites-in-urine-may-help-identify-autism-in-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Nearly 1 in 5 young people in America turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice &mdash; and most aren't telling anyone.A new nationwide study finds 19.2% of adolescents ages 12 to 21 have used AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-5-young-people-turn-to-ai-chatbots-for-mental-health-advice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-1-in-5-young-people-turn-to-ai-chatbots-for-mental-health-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says.Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits while...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-delivered-medical-meals-reduce-er-visits-save-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/home-delivered-medical-meals-reduce-er-visits-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says.People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, researchers will report at an upcoming...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-owls-are-more-prone-to-anxiety-loneliness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/night-owls-are-more-prone-to-anxiety-loneliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older LGBTQ+ Adults Fear Less Support As They Age, Poll Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; LGBTQ+ people are woven into the lives of middle-aged and older Americans, a new national poll reports.About 7 out of 10 non-LGBTQ+ people older than 50 (69%) have at least one personal connection to a person who is LGBTQ+...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-lgbtq-adults-fear-less-support-as-they-age-poll-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-lgbtq-adults-fear-less-support-as-they-age-poll-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menopause Hormone Therapy Use Drops Sharply Across United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Fewer women affected by menopause are turning to hormone therapy to ease their symptoms, a new study says.Hormone therapy use declined from 4.4% in 2007 to 1.7% in 2023 among women 40 and older, researchers report in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopause-hormone-therapy-use-drops-sharply-across-united-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/menopause-hormone-therapy-use-drops-sharply-across-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Found A Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers — Until It Backfired]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, June 4, 2026&mdash; Michigan state health officials urged parents in several counties to vaccinate babies against measles ahead of schedule this spring as cases multiplied in the state. The outbreaks of the highly contagious virus &mdash; which can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-found-a-way-to-reduce-school-vaccine-waivers-until-it-backfired/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/michigan-found-a-way-to-reduce-school-vaccine-waivers-until-it-backfired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDA approvals: May 2026<br />
This month's update covers new approvals across oncology, respiratory medicine, infectious disease, cardiology, and dermatology.Veppanu (vepdegestrant)<br />
The FDA approved Veppanu for the treatment of adults with estrogen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influenza Vaccine Effective for Children Aged 2 to 5 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For children aged 2 to 5 years, those with fall birthdays are more likely to be vaccinated and less likely to be diagnosed with influenza, according to a research letter published online June 1 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/influenza-vaccine-effective-for-children-aged-2-to-5-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/influenza-vaccine-effective-for-children-aged-2-to-5-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tezepelumab Reduces Need for Oral Corticosteroids in Adults With Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For adults with severe, oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma, tezepelumab significantly reduces the need for oral corticosteroids, according to a study published online May 18 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.Michael E...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tezepelumab-reduces-need-for-oral-corticosteroids-in-adults-with-asthma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tezepelumab-reduces-need-for-oral-corticosteroids-in-adults-with-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions on Medicaid May Soon Have To Prove They’re Working To Keep Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; The Trump administration has published new rules on who can qualify for Medicaid coverage, including requirements that many recipients work or attend school.The requirements state that Medicaid recipients who are not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-on-medicaid-may-soon-have-to-prove-theyre-working-to-keep-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-on-medicaid-may-soon-have-to-prove-theyre-working-to-keep-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Modest Accuracy Seen for Existing Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For women with a family history of breast cancer, existing breast cancer risk prediction models show similar modest discriminatory accuracy, according to research published online June 1 in The Cochrane Database of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-modest-accuracy-seen-for-existing-breast-cancer-risk-prediction-models/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-modest-accuracy-seen-for-existing-breast-cancer-risk-prediction-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: App-Facilitated Palliative Care Improves HRQOL in Advanced Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- For patients with advanced cancer, an app-facilitated palliative care intervention helps to maintain health-related quality of life (HRQOL), according to a study published online May 31 in JAMA Network Open to coincide...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-app-facilitated-palliative-care-improves-hrqol-in-advanced-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-app-facilitated-palliative-care-improves-hrqol-in-advanced-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailed FIT Kits Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Racial, Ethnic Groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- Mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) can significantly increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening across racial and ethnic groups, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mailed-fit-kits-boost-colorectal-cancer-screening-across-racial-ethnic-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mailed-fit-kits-boost-colorectal-cancer-screening-across-racial-ethnic-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diagnostic Interviews May Not Be Reliable for Behavioral Health Diagnoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- Structured interviews may not be as reliable for diagnosing behavioral health conditions as previously thought, according to a review published online May 28 in JAMA Network Open.Weiyi Xie, from McMaster University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diagnostic-interviews-may-not-be-reliable-for-behavioral-health-diagnoses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diagnostic-interviews-may-not-be-reliable-for-behavioral-health-diagnoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiometabolic, Cardiovascular Complications Less Likely With Hydroxychloroquine in DLE]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026-- Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is associated with a lower risk for developing cardiovascular and cardiometabolic complications, according to a study published online April 17 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiometabolic-cardiovascular-complications-less-likely-with-hydroxychloroquine-in-dle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cardiometabolic-cardiovascular-complications-less-likely-with-hydroxychloroquine-in-dle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just 90 Minutes Of Strength Training A Week Linked To Longer Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; A few sessions in the weight room each week could do more than build muscle &mdash; they may help you live longer.While the evidence linking aerobic exercise to longevity is extensive, little is known about the effects of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/just-90-minutes-of-strength-training-a-week-linked-to-longer-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/just-90-minutes-of-strength-training-a-week-linked-to-longer-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urine Test Can Detect Autism, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; A simple urine test might help identify children who are likely to have autism earlier than the best assessment tools now available, a new study says.Autistic children appear to have specific gut microbe profiles that can...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-can-detect-autism-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-can-detect-autism-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Puff Vapes Become More Toxic Over Time, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; E-cigarettes that offer a lot of extra puffs might become more toxic the longer they are used, a new study says.High-puff vapes can typically deliver into the thousands of inhalations before they run out, because they hold...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-puff-vapes-become-more-toxic-over-time-study-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-puff-vapes-become-more-toxic-over-time-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemo-Free Drug, Tecvayli, Shows Major Survival, Remission Gains In Relapsed Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 &mdash; A recently approved cancer immunotherapy can put nearly two-thirds of people with relapsed multiple myeloma into complete remission, a new clinical trial has found.<br />
About 70% of patients treated with teclistamab...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-tecvayli-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-tecvayli-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemo-Free Drug Shows Major Survival, Remission Gains In Relapsed Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; A recently approved cancer immunotherapy can put nearly two-thirds of people with relapsed multiple myeloma into complete remission, a new clinical trial has found.About 70% of patients treated with teclistamab (Tecvayli)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chemo-free-drug-shows-major-survival-remission-gains-in-relapsed-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Lower Breast Cancer Risk By About 30%]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026&mdash; Taking Ozempic or Zepbound might lower a woman&rsquo;s risk of breast cancer, a new study says.Women with excess weight taking GLP-1 drugs were about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those not taking such...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-like-ozempic-may-lower-breast-cancer-risk-by-about-30/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-like-ozempic-may-lower-breast-cancer-risk-by-about-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telehealth Booms As Demand For GLP-1s Surges and Questions Mount About Safety, Oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026&mdash; Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit with a telehealth doctor, Karleigh McClain was admitted to the hospital, she said.The 31-year-old compliance consultant...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telehealth-booms-as-demand-for-glp-1s-surges-and-questions-mount-about-safety-oversight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telehealth-booms-as-demand-for-glp-1s-surges-and-questions-mount-about-safety-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over One-Third of U.S. Adults Report More Than One Sunburn in Previous 12 Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- More than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to research published in the May 21 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-one-third-of-us-adults-report-more-than-one-sunburn-in-previous-12-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/over-one-third-of-us-adults-report-more-than-one-sunburn-in-previous-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATS: Early Nonadherence to CPAP Does Not Predict Treatment Abandonment]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), early nonadherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) does not predict treatment abandonment, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2026...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-early-nonadherence-to-cpap-does-not-predict-treatment-abandonment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-early-nonadherence-to-cpap-does-not-predict-treatment-abandonment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Signs Order Calling For Fewer Childhood Vaccines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; President Donald Trump has ordered federal health agencies to review and potentially narrow the list of vaccines recommended for kids.The executive order signed Friday aligns on a scientific assessment released...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-signs-order-calling-for-fewer-childhood-vaccines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-signs-order-calling-for-fewer-childhood-vaccines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacituzumab Govitecan Shows Encouraging Results for Aggressive Endometrial Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- A Trop-2-directed antibody-drug conjugate, sacituzumab govitecan (SG), demonstrates encouraging efficacy in a pretreated population with aggressive recurrent endometrial cancer (EC), according to a study published online May...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sacituzumab-govitecan-shows-encouraging-results-for-aggressive-endometrial-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sacituzumab-govitecan-shows-encouraging-results-for-aggressive-endometrial-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Population-Based Screening Can ID Children Who Progress to Clinical T1D]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Population-based screening for early-stage type 1 diabetes identifies most children who progress to clinical type 1 diabetes, with additional cases detected with repeat screening, according to a study published online May 21...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/population-based-screening-can-id-children-who-progress-to-clinical-t1d/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/population-based-screening-can-id-children-who-progress-to-clinical-t1d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New, Open-Access Tool Guides Pediatric Amblyopia Diagnosis, Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- A new decision support tool can assist optometrists and ophthalmologists in the care of children aged 3 to 17 years with amblyopia, according to a special communication published online May 7 in JAMA Ophthalmology.<br />
Allison...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-open-access-tool-guides-pediatric-amblyopia-diagnosis-management/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-open-access-tool-guides-pediatric-amblyopia-diagnosis-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creatine Use Rose Sharply in U.S. Teens From 2019 to 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- U.S. teens report less anabolic steroid use than they did two decades ago, but more recently, there has been a sharp uptick in creatine use, according to a study published online May 7 in the Annals of Epidemiology.<br />
Phil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/creatine-use-rose-sharply-in-us-teens-from-2019-to-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/creatine-use-rose-sharply-in-us-teens-from-2019-to-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Solid Organ Transplants]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Celiac disease (CeD) is associated with a nearly tripled risk for needing a solid organ transplantation, according to a study published online May 28 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.<br />
John B. Doyle, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/celiac-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-solid-organ-transplants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/celiac-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-solid-organ-transplants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Teclistamab Improves Survival in Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myeloma]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, teclistamab monotherapy significantly improves progression-free and overall survival, according to a study published online May 29 in the New England Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-teclistamab-improves-survival-in-relapsed-refractory-multiple-myeloma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-teclistamab-improves-survival-in-relapsed-refractory-multiple-myeloma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Selpercatinib Improves Event-Free Survival in RET Fusion-Positive NSCLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- For patients with RET fusion-positive advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the rearranged during transfection (RET) inhibitor, selpercatinib, yields significantly longer event-free survival, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-selpercatinib-improves-event-free-survival-in-ret-fusion-positive-nsclc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-selpercatinib-improves-event-free-survival-in-ret-fusion-positive-nsclc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adopting Enhanced Recovery Protocols Aids Pediatric GI Surgery Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 -- Implementing elements of enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) improves outcomes for children undergoing gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, according to a study published online May 13 in JAMA Surgery.<br />
Mehul V. Raval, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adopting-enhanced-recovery-protocols-aids-pediatric-gi-surgery-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adopting-enhanced-recovery-protocols-aids-pediatric-gi-surgery-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Blood Test May Help Detect And Stage Alzheimer's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; Scientists may be one step closer to staging Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test.<br />
The test could offer a cheaper, less invasive alternative to brain scans and spinal taps now used to diagnose and determine the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/simple-blood-test-may-help-detect-and-stage-alzheimers-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/simple-blood-test-may-help-detect-and-stage-alzheimers-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone App Helps Those With Advanced Cancer Maintain Quality Of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; A smartphone app can help individuals with advanced cancer deal with symptoms and maintain their quality of life, according to new research.<br />
The SUPPORT+ app asks them each week to complete a short questionnaire about...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-app-helps-those-with-advanced-cancer-maintain-quality-of-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartphone-app-helps-those-with-advanced-cancer-maintain-quality-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Flu Shots Prevent Millions of Cases, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; Pediatric flu vaccines significantly reduce cases of influenza among children, a new study finds.<br />
For every 100 children vaccinated, as many as 14 fewer children come down with the flu, researchers reported June 1 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-flu-shots-prevent-millions-of-cases-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-flu-shots-prevent-millions-of-cases-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asthma Drug, Tezspire, Cuts Need For Steroid Pills While Keeping Attacks In Check]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; A recently approved asthma drug can help those with asthma take fewer steroid drugs while keeping attacks under control, according to clinical trial results.<br />
People taking tezepelumab (Tezspire) were nearly three times...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asthma-drug-tezspire-cuts-need-for-steroid-pills-while-keeping-attacks-in-check/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asthma-drug-tezspire-cuts-need-for-steroid-pills-while-keeping-attacks-in-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok Videos Fuel Illicit Vaping Culture Among Underage Youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; #illegalvape. #discreetvapeshipping. #discreetpackaging. #noIDvape. #hiddennic.<br />
With these sorts of hashtags, TikTok videos are fostering a culture that promotes illicit vaping among underage youngsters, a new study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-videos-fuel-illicit-vaping-culture-among-underage-youth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tiktok-videos-fuel-illicit-vaping-culture-among-underage-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Outbreaks, Democrats Decry Trump's Health Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, June 2, 2026 &mdash; The Trump administration&rsquo;s deep cuts to federal health agencies have become a political liability after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship and the spread of an even more fearsome disease, Ebola...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amid-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-democrats-decry-trumps-health-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amid-ebola-hantavirus-outbreaks-democrats-decry-trumps-health-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Initiation Cuts Metastatic Progression Across Cancer Types]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Across multiple solid tumors, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) initiation after cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced metastatic progression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-glp-1-receptor-agonist-initiation-cuts-metastatic-progression-across-cancer-types/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-glp-1-receptor-agonist-initiation-cuts-metastatic-progression-across-cancer-types/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Fasting Before and After Chemo May Up Efficacy in Serous Ovarian Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For women with advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer (OC), short-term fasting (STF) may enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-fasting-before-and-after-chemo-may-up-efficacy-in-serous-ovarian-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-fasting-before-and-after-chemo-may-up-efficacy-in-serous-ovarian-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Intismeran Plus Pembrolizumab Ups RFS, DMFS in High-Risk Melanoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For patients with resected high-risk melanoma, intismeran plus pembrolizumab offers clinically meaningful improvements in recurrence-free survival (RFS) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) compared with pembrolizumab...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-intismeran-plus-pembrolizumab-ups-rfs-dmfs-in-high-risk-melanoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-intismeran-plus-pembrolizumab-ups-rfs-dmfs-in-high-risk-melanoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Surprise Medical Bill May Be Gone — But Your Premiums Could Still Spike]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; A new federal rule may unintentionally make it easier for health care providers to game the system, potentially raising health insurance costs for Americans.<br />
The final rule issued Thursday tweaks the No Surprises Act...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-surprise-medical-bill-may-be-gone-but-your-premiums-could-still-spike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-surprise-medical-bill-may-be-gone-but-your-premiums-could-still-spike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCO: Daraxonrasib Effective for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Daraxonrasib is effective for patients with RAS-mutant and other metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (mPDACs), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-daraxonrasib-effective-for-metastatic-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asco-daraxonrasib-effective-for-metastatic-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-Term Fasting Could Boost Chemo Response in Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; A simple change in meal timing may help improve outcomes for women with the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.<br />
"Despite advancements in surgery and chemotherapy, patients with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-fasting-could-boost-chemo-response-in-ovarian-cancer-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-term-fasting-could-boost-chemo-response-in-ovarian-cancer-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workout Habits May Protect Against Inherited Heart Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; Folks who regularly exercise can lower their risk of heart attack and heart failure linked to a genetic heart condition, a new study says.<br />
People with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity had lower...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/workout-habits-may-protect-against-inherited-heart-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/workout-habits-may-protect-against-inherited-heart-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfectionism Among College Students Reaches Record High, Fueling Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; College students are under more pressure than ever to be perfect, and such perfectionism is driving rising rates of mental disorders, a new evidence review says.<br />
Students became increasingly perfectionistic between 1989...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perfectionism-among-college-students-reaches-record-high-fueling-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perfectionism-among-college-students-reaches-record-high-fueling-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Lying Is Normal and Rarely Signals Behavioral Concerns, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; The dog didn&rsquo;t eat your homework. You started it, not your sister. Your phone did not die when I was trying to reach you.Kids&rsquo; lies can infuriate adults, no doubt.<br />
But most lying children will not grow up...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-lying-is-normal-and-rarely-signals-behavioral-concerns-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-lying-is-normal-and-rarely-signals-behavioral-concerns-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed Linked To Higher Testosterone Levels In Young Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; Weed might boost young men&rsquo;s testosterone levels, a new study says.<br />
However, researchers say it&rsquo;s not clear what this means for weed&rsquo;s effect on male fertility.<br />
Researchers found elevated testosterone...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-linked-to-higher-testosterone-levels-in-young-men/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weed-linked-to-higher-testosterone-levels-in-young-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocrelizumab Superior for Delaying Disability Progression in Primary Progressive MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- For patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), ocrelizumab is superior for delaying disability progression, according to a study published in the May 30 issue of The Lancet.<br />
Gavin Giovannoni, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-superior-for-delaying-disability-progression-in-primary-progressive-ms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-superior-for-delaying-disability-progression-in-primary-progressive-ms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Disease Neuropathology Can Indicate Subtle Cognitive Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Alzheimer disease neuropathology is associated with worse cognitive performance, according to a study published in the May 30 issue of The Lancet.<br />
Xiaqing Jiang, Ph.D., from the University of California San Francisco, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-neuropathology-can-indicate-subtle-cognitive-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-neuropathology-can-indicate-subtle-cognitive-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Her Bout of Amnesia, A $59,000 Billing Dispute Wouldn't Go Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 &mdash; On April 10, 2025, several hours after finishing a hike in Sedona, Arizona, Jan Anderson started repeating herself.<br />
&ldquo;Did we hike this morning?&rdquo; she asked.<br />
&ldquo;Yes, we hiked,&rdquo; said her husband...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-her-bout-of-amnesia-a-59000-billing-dispute-wouldnt-go-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-her-bout-of-amnesia-a-59000-billing-dispute-wouldnt-go-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Sedatives Tied to Better Long-Term Neurocognitive Function in Critically Ill Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, June 1, 2026 -- Most children who survive a critical illness requiring sedation have IQ scores within the normal range five years later, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Network Open.<br />
Martha A.Q. Curley, R.N., Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-sedatives-tied-to-better-long-term-neurocognitive-function-in-critically-ill-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-sedatives-tied-to-better-long-term-neurocognitive-function-in-critically-ill-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contraception For Teens: Let's Talk About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, May 30, 2026 &mdash; Contraception is not just about preventing an unwanted pregnancy. Experts say it&rsquo;s also an important part of adolescent health care, helping regulate menstrual cycles, manage painful symptoms, and treat some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/contraception-for-teens-lets-talk-about-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/contraception-for-teens-lets-talk-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Optimal Cardiovascular Health Linked to Lower Risk for Severe COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- During the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, more optimal cardiovascular health (CVH) was associated with a lower risk for severe COVID-19 events, according to a study published online May 27 in the Journal of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-optimal-cardiovascular-health-linked-to-lower-risk-for-severe-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-optimal-cardiovascular-health-linked-to-lower-risk-for-severe-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laryngeal Mask Safe for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomies]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- A laryngeal mask (LM) is a safe alternative to tracheal tube (TT) intubation for pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing adenotonsillectomies, according to a review published online April 27 in the European...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laryngeal-mask-safe-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/laryngeal-mask-safe-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan Court Blocks Trump's Plan To Quarantine Ebola Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; A Kenyan court has reportedly shut down a plan set in motion by the Trump administration to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya.<br />
A response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the plan was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kenyan-court-blocks-trumps-plan-to-quarantine-ebola-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kenyan-court-blocks-trumps-plan-to-quarantine-ebola-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic and Industrial Pollutants Tied to Chronic Rhinosinusitis Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 (Health Day News) -- Long-term residential exposure to traffic-related and industry-related pollutants is associated with increased chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) risk, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traffic-and-industrial-pollutants-tied-to-chronic-rhinosinusitis-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traffic-and-industrial-pollutants-tied-to-chronic-rhinosinusitis-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obesity Tied to Longer Operative Time for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- Pediatric patients with obesity undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) face longer operating times, according to a study published online May 21 in the Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.<br />
Dhivyaa Anandan, from the Vanderbilt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-tied-to-longer-operative-time-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/obesity-tied-to-longer-operative-time-for-pediatric-adenotonsillectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Coaching App Helpful for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- Integrating a mobile app with online health coaching into usual care boosts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online April 26 in Crohn's &amp; Colitis 360.<br />
Celeste M. Lavallee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/health-coaching-app-helpful-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/health-coaching-app-helpful-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Device-Driven, Nurse-Led Intervention Safe but Neutral for Heart Failure Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- For patients with heart failure, insertable cardiac monitor (ICM)-based high-risk detection combined with centrally managed, nurse-facilitated, individually protocolized diuretic interventions are safe but did not lead to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/device-driven-nurse-led-intervention-safe-but-neutral-for-heart-failure-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/device-driven-nurse-led-intervention-safe-but-neutral-for-heart-failure-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoimmune Disease Linked to Poor Outcomes With Myelodysplastic Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 -- Having a preexisting autoimmune disease is an independent risk factor for poor outcomes with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), according to a study published in the June issue of Clinical Immunology.<br />
Ning Wu, from the Peking...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autoimmune-disease-linked-to-poor-outcomes-with-myelodysplastic-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/autoimmune-disease-linked-to-poor-outcomes-with-myelodysplastic-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Disorders Now No. 1 Cause of Disability Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; Mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a major new study.<br />
Researchers found nearly 1.2 billion people were living with a mental health disorder in 2023 &mdash; almost...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-health-disorders-now-no-1-cause-of-disability-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-health-disorders-now-no-1-cause-of-disability-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: LA Canine Outbreak Caused By Low Vaccination Rates, Crowded Boarding]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; Critical gaps in vaccination and infection control led to a leptospirosis outbreak that sickened more than 200 Los Angeles County dogs in 2021, according to a new study.<br />
The outbreak occurred at doggie daycares, where...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-la-canine-outbreak-caused-by-low-vaccination-rates-crowded-boarding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-la-canine-outbreak-caused-by-low-vaccination-rates-crowded-boarding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocrelizumab Effective In Slowing Progressive MS, Trial Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; An already-approved MS drug can significantly slow progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), according to a new study.<br />
Patients treated with an IV infusion of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) were...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-effective-in-slowing-progressive-ms-trial-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ocrelizumab-effective-in-slowing-progressive-ms-trial-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long COVID Might Be Twice As Common As Previously Thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; The number of people suffering with long COVID could be double current estimates, a new study suggests.<br />
An AI tool found that about 16% of nearly 460,000 patients with COVID-19 had developed long COVID, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-covid-might-be-twice-as-common-as-previously-thought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-covid-might-be-twice-as-common-as-previously-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Vaccine-Skeptical California County, A Potential Playbook To Contain Measles]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; Dr. James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January.<br />
A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case.<br />
While California...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/in-vaccine-skeptical-california-county-a-potential-playbook-to-contain-measles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/in-vaccine-skeptical-california-county-a-potential-playbook-to-contain-measles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Drinking Harms College Students' Brain Power, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 &mdash; A night of heavy pours can ruin a college student&rsquo;s brain power during next day&rsquo;s classes, a new study has found.<br />
Any drinking at all is linked to a 14% greater likelihood of memory or thinking lapses the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heavy-drinking-harms-college-students-brain-power-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heavy-drinking-harms-college-students-brain-power-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Considerable Health Burden Imposed by Mental Health Disorders in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- In 2023, there was a significant health burden imposed by mental disorders, and this burden has increased over time, according to a study published in the May 23 issue of The Lancet.<br />
Damian F. Santomauro, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-health-burden-imposed-by-mental-health-disorders-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/considerable-health-burden-imposed-by-mental-health-disorders-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACS Updates CRC Screening Guidelines to Incorporate Newer Screening Methods]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- In an update to the American Cancer Society (ACS) guideline for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, recommendations reaffirm that average-risk adults should initiate CRC screening at age 45 years and address molecular-based...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-updates-crc-screening-guidelines-to-incorporate-newer-screening-methods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acs-updates-crc-screening-guidelines-to-incorporate-newer-screening-methods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy, Laser Enucleation Both Safe, Effective for Large-Volume BPH]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Both robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) and laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP) are safe and effective surgical options for large-volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a review published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robot-assisted-simple-prostatectomy-laser-enucleation-both-safe-effective-for-large-volume-bph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/robot-assisted-simple-prostatectomy-laser-enucleation-both-safe-effective-for-large-volume-bph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendations Developed for Assessing Postoperative Crohn Disease Recurrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Multidisciplinary recommendations are presented to standardize intestinal ultrasound application for assessing postoperative recurrence of Crohn disease in an article published online May 20 in The Lancet Gastroenterology...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-assessing-postoperative-crohn-disease-recurrence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/recommendations-developed-for-assessing-postoperative-crohn-disease-recurrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physiologically Based Ferritin Thresholds for Iron Deficiency ID'd for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Physiologically based ferritin thresholds for iron deficiency (ID) onset are consistently higher than current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention thresholds for children, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physiologically-based-ferritin-thresholds-for-iron-deficiency-idd-for-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physiologically-based-ferritin-thresholds-for-iron-deficiency-idd-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multimorbidity Common in Patients With Severe Asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- For patients with severe asthma, multimorbidity is common and can be classified into phenotypes, according to a study published in the April issue of The Lancet Regional Health-Europe.<br />
Anna Freeman, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multimorbidity-common-in-patients-with-severe-asthma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multimorbidity-common-in-patients-with-severe-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh Measles Surge Kills 500+ Children; Vaccine Delays Blamed]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; More than 500 children suspected or confirmed to have measles have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country's health ministry.<br />
While the exact number is unconfirmed, suspected cases are estimated to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bangladesh-measles-surge-kills-500-children-vaccine-delays-blamed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bangladesh-measles-surge-kills-500-children-vaccine-delays-blamed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex, Hematocrit, Uric Acid Linked to Meniere Disease Hearing Severity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Sex, hematocrit, and uric acid are independently associated with hearing severity in Meniere disease (MD), according to a study published online May 17 in Acta Oto-Laryngologica.<br />
Yoshihiro Nitta, from Kitasato University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-hematocrit-uric-acid-linked-to-meniere-disease-hearing-severity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sex-hematocrit-uric-acid-linked-to-meniere-disease-hearing-severity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problematic Media Use Linked to Sleep Disturbances in Children With Bedwetting]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Problematic media use is associated with sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with enuresis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology.<br />
&Ccedil;i&#287;dem Arslan Al&#305;c&#305;, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-media-use-linked-to-sleep-disturbances-in-children-with-bedwetting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problematic-media-use-linked-to-sleep-disturbances-in-children-with-bedwetting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatty Liver Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Hepatic steatosis is associated with greater noncalcified plaque burden (NCPB) and an increased risk for a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), according to a study published online May 20 in Clinical Gastroenterology...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-major-adverse-cardiovascular-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-tied-to-higher-risk-for-major-adverse-cardiovascular-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atopic Dermatitis Influences Educational, Career Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 -- Early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD) influences educational and professional trajectories, according to a research letter published online May 28 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.<br />
Alexander Stratigos, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-influences-educational-career-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-influences-educational-career-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant-Based Diet May Cut Obesity Risk For Women In Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; For many women, menopause feels like their body suddenly stopped playing by the rules. Their meals stay the same, but their weight keeps creeping up.<br />
Now, a new study suggests certain eating patterns may actually help...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-diet-may-cut-obesity-risk-for-women-in-menopause/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-diet-may-cut-obesity-risk-for-women-in-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartwatch App Accurately Detects Major Epileptic Seizures]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; A new smartwatch app can accurately detect major epileptic seizures, sending an alert and potentially reducing risk of death, according to a new study.<br />
The EpiWatch smartwatch app accurately detected 46 out of 47...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartwatch-app-accurately-detects-major-epileptic-seizures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smartwatch-app-accurately-detects-major-epileptic-seizures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; People of color are less likely to have access to asthma inhalers, a new study says.<br />
Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans with asthma all use daily controller inhalers less than white folks, despite guidelines...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-gap-exists-for-asthma-inhaler-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/racial-gap-exists-for-asthma-inhaler-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Add Blood And At-Home Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; Blood tests taken in a doctor&rsquo;s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines.<br />
The new guidelines also recommend Cologuard, an at-home test that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-colon-cancer-screening-guidelines-add-blood-and-at-home-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-colon-cancer-screening-guidelines-add-blood-and-at-home-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors High-Risk Pregnancies In Real Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; A new ultrasound patch can help save high-risk pregnancies, by continuously monitoring blood flow through the fetus and umbilical cord, according to a new study.<br />
The flexible patch adheres to the abdomen and feeds...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-ultrasound-patch-monitors-high-risk-pregnancies-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/wearable-ultrasound-patch-monitors-high-risk-pregnancies-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse Convicted In Patient's Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into Cautionary Tale]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 &mdash; When RaDonda Vaught got her first speaking request, it had been a year since that day in a Nashville courtroom, when she listened as a jury read her guilty verdict for negligent homicide and neglect of an impaired...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nurse-convicted-in-patients-death-turns-fatal-drug-error-into-cautionary-tale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nurse-convicted-in-patients-death-turns-fatal-drug-error-into-cautionary-tale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Video Game May Identify Major Depressive Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- A video game may help diagnose people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study published online May 18 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.<br />
Aadith Vittala, from the New York University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quick-video-game-may-identify-major-depressive-disorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quick-video-game-may-identify-major-depressive-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EpiWatch App Has High Sensitivity for Detecting Tonic-Clonic Seizures]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- The seizure detection application EpiWatch can detect tonic-clonic seizures (TCSs) with high sensitivity, according to a study published online May 27 in Neurology Open Access.<br />
Gregory L. Krauss, M.D., from the Johns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epiwatch-app-has-high-sensitivity-for-detecting-tonic-clonic-seizures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/epiwatch-app-has-high-sensitivity-for-detecting-tonic-clonic-seizures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. To Keep Ebola-Exposed Citizens In Kenya Under New Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to send Ebola-exposed U.S. citizens to Kenya rather than bring them back to the United States for observation and treatment.<br />
A plan is in motion to set up a facility...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-to-keep-ebola-exposed-citizens-in-kenya-under-new-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-to-keep-ebola-exposed-citizens-in-kenya-under-new-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-Insulinemic, Planetary Health Diets Optimize Weight Management During Menopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- Adopting low-insulinemic and planetary health diets during menopause is associated with optimized weight management, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Network Open.<br />
Tong Xia, M.D., Ph.D., from Brigham...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-insulinemic-planetary-health-diets-optimize-weight-management-during-menopause/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-insulinemic-planetary-health-diets-optimize-weight-management-during-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handwriting Speed May Be Indicator of Cognitive Impairment]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- Older adults with cognitive impairment show distinct patterns in the timing and organization of their handwriting movements, according to a study published online May 19 in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.<br />
Jo&atilde;o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/handwriting-speed-may-be-indicator-of-cognitive-impairment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/handwriting-speed-may-be-indicator-of-cognitive-impairment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Preservatives Linked to Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- Preservative food additives are associated with a higher incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online May 20 in the European Heart Journal.<br />
Ana&iuml;s Hasenb&ouml;hler...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-preservatives-linked-to-hypertension-cardiovascular-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/food-preservatives-linked-to-hypertension-cardiovascular-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 to 2021 Saw Increase in Incidence of Stage IV Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 -- From 2010 to 2021, there was a significant increase in the incidence of stage IV breast cancer, according to a study published online May 12 in JAMA Network Open.<br />
Jorge Avila, M.D., from the Montefiore Medical Center in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2010-to-2021-saw-increase-in-incidence-of-stage-iv-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2010-to-2021-saw-increase-in-incidence-of-stage-iv-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Meds May Help Slow the Spread of Certain Obesity-Related Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may slow the spread of certain obesity-related cancers.<br />
"GLP-1 receptor agonists have never been just glucose-lowering drugs," said Dr. Marcin Chwistek, chief of the supportive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-meds-may-help-slow-the-spread-of-certain-obesity-related-cancers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-meds-may-help-slow-the-spread-of-certain-obesity-related-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Younger U.S. Women of Color Face Rising Breast Cancer Deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Younger women of color have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer in the United States, a new study has found.<br />
Breast cancer deaths, once concentrated mostly among older women, are now claiming younger women more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-us-women-of-color-face-rising-breast-cancer-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/younger-us-women-of-color-face-rising-breast-cancer-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-Loss Program Helps Women Battling Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Women battling breast cancer can benefit from a phone-based weight loss program, according to a new study.<br />
The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their physical function...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-program-helps-women-battling-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-program-helps-women-battling-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Fitness Doesn’t Raise A-fib Risk In Young Men, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Being incredibly fit shouldn&rsquo;t increase a young adult&rsquo;s risk of dangerous irregular heart rhythm, a new study says.<br />
Young male athletes and fitness buffs aren&rsquo;t more likely to develop atrial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-fitness-doesnt-raise-a-fib-risk-in-young-men-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-fitness-doesnt-raise-a-fib-risk-in-young-men-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultrafine Wildfire Smoke Particles May Pose Serious Health Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; Wildfire smoke carries a wide array of potentially toxic particles, in sizes so small they could prove a threat to human health, a new study says.<br />
Smoke samples taken during the Los Angeles wildfires of 2025...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultrafine-wildfire-smoke-particles-may-pose-serious-health-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ultrafine-wildfire-smoke-particles-may-pose-serious-health-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having A Moment, But Critics Urge Caution]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 &mdash; When Melanie Miller saw that her health insurance premium payment was set to nearly triple to $914 a month this year, she stopped shopping on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.<br />
The 59-year-old retired...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheaper-alternative-health-plans-are-having-a-moment-but-critics-urge-caution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cheaper-alternative-health-plans-are-having-a-moment-but-critics-urge-caution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Admin Bars Key U.S. Researchers From Global Virus Response Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 &mdash; The Trump administration has issued a directive shutting key U.S. health research officials out of global discussions on virus outbreaks, according to CNN.<br />
Specifically, officials from the National Institute of Allergy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-admin-bars-key-us-researchers-from-global-virus-response-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-admin-bars-key-us-researchers-from-global-virus-response-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many U.S. College Students With Psychosis Are Not Receiving Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 &mdash; The college years are prime time for the emergence of mental illnesses involving psychosis, according to a new study.<br />
However, almost 60% of college students who seek mental health care after a psychotic episode do not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-us-college-students-with-psychosis-are-not-receiving-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/many-us-college-students-with-psychosis-are-not-receiving-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone Has A Family Doc, But Can You Get An Appointment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first installment in HealthDay&rsquo;s exclusive investigative series, "Is There A Doctor In The House? The U.S. Family Medicine Crisis.&rdquo; Through original reporting, expert interviews and patient stories, we examine the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/everyone-has-a-family-doc-but-can-you-get-an-appointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/everyone-has-a-family-doc-but-can-you-get-an-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antibiotics Won't Help Ease Asthma-Linked Wheezing in Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 &mdash; Kids with asthma can have wheezing attacks severe enough to trigger a visit to the ER.However, a new trial shows that getting antibiotics once they are there won't help.In fact, the trial was stopped early after...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-wont-help-ease-asthma-linked-wheezing-in-kids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-wont-help-ease-asthma-linked-wheezing-in-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azithromycin No Benefit for Preschoolers Presenting With Wheeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- For preschool-aged children presenting to the emergency department with moderate-to-severe acute wheezing, azithromycin does not lead to a reduction in the severity of wheezing-related symptoms, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/azithromycin-no-benefit-for-preschoolers-presenting-with-wheeze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/azithromycin-no-benefit-for-preschoolers-presenting-with-wheeze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Inqovi for Acute Myeloid Leukemia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine) plus venetoclax for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are 75 years or older or who are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-inqovi-for-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-inqovi-for-acute-myeloid-leukemia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acting NIAID Chief Steps Down Amid Ebola, Hantavirus Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger, who has been serving as acting head of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for just over a year, has stepped down for unknown reasons. While Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acting-niaid-chief-steps-down-amid-ebola-hantavirus-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/acting-niaid-chief-steps-down-amid-ebola-hantavirus-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Enhertu as Neoadjuvant, Adjuvant Treatment for Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) for both the neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive early...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-enhertu-as-neoadjuvant-adjuvant-treatment-for-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-enhertu-as-neoadjuvant-adjuvant-treatment-for-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repetitive TMS Effective, Safe for Poststroke Neurogenic Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- Low-frequency contralesional repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is effective and safe for poststroke neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online April 29 in Neurorehabilitation...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/repetitive-tms-effective-safe-for-poststroke-neurogenic-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/repetitive-tms-effective-safe-for-poststroke-neurogenic-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased Risk for Retinal Detachment]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- A history of atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with an increased risk for retinal detachment (RD), according to a study published online May 18 in Ophthalmology Retina.Alexander T. Hong, from the Keck School of Medicine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-retinal-detachment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-retinal-detachment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Glucose Without GDM Linked to Poorer Birth Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- Having a failed glucose challenge test (GCT) concentration without gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with a higher risk for preterm birth and large for gestational age (LGA), according to a study published in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-glucose-without-gdm-linked-to-poorer-birth-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-glucose-without-gdm-linked-to-poorer-birth-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preop Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Tied to Increased Risk for Postop Complications]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026-- Preoperative fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure is associated with an increased risk for postoperative complications, according to a study published online April 26 in Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica.John F...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preop-fine-particulate-matter-exposure-tied-to-increased-risk-for-postop-complications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/preop-fine-particulate-matter-exposure-tied-to-increased-risk-for-postop-complications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans At Risk For Melanoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Melanoma &mdash; the most serious form of skin cancer &mdash; doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.It happens on the drive to work, while walking the dog or sitting by a window.And most Americans don't realize it.A new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sunscreen-confusion-puts-more-americans-at-risk-for-melanoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sunscreen-confusion-puts-more-americans-at-risk-for-melanoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Asthma Often Comes With Other Serious Health Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; People with severe asthma typically are battling other health problems as well, a new study says.Nearly all individuals with asthma suffer from at least one other major health issue, with most suffering three or more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-asthma-often-comes-with-other-serious-health-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-asthma-often-comes-with-other-serious-health-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 In 10 U.S. Surgeons Quit Practice, Study Warns Of Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; American health care is experiencing a surgeon shortage, a new study says.Nearly 10% of surgeons left clinical practice between 2013 and 2020, researchers reported May 20 in the Journal of the American College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-10-us-surgeons-quit-practice-study-warns-of-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/1-in-10-us-surgeons-quit-practice-study-warns-of-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Game Can Detect Depression In Minutes, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Playing a quick apple-picking video game can help doctors quickly identify patients with depression, a new study says.The game can reliably detect depression in as little as three minutes, researchers reported May 18 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-can-detect-depression-in-minutes-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-can-detect-depression-in-minutes-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quitting Smoking Might Lower Your Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Quitting smoking might protect your future brain health, a new study says.People who quit smoking had a lower risk of developing dementia, especially if they didn&rsquo;t gain excess weight afterward, researchers reported May 20 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quitting-smoking-might-lower-your-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/quitting-smoking-might-lower-your-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efforts To Understand The Nation's Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 22, 2026&mdash; Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 6 in western Colorado one morning when a Jeep Grand Cherokee swerved off the road and struck them.The workers, Nathan Jones and Trent...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/efforts-to-understand-the-nations-drugged-driving-problem-stall-under-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/efforts-to-understand-the-nations-drugged-driving-problem-stall-under-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hassle Factor, Too Stressful Are Prime Motivators for Leaving Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For physicians who have left clinical practice, hassle factor and too stressful are prime motivations for departure, according to a study published online May 7 in The Permanente Journal.Sea Chen, M.D., Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hassle-factor-too-stressful-are-prime-motivators-for-leaving-medicine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hassle-factor-too-stressful-are-prime-motivators-for-leaving-medicine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delayed Diagnosis Seen in More Than One in Four Pediatric Patients With Malaria]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For pediatric patients with malaria presenting to hospitals in the United States, delayed diagnoses are common and are associated with increased risk of severe malaria, according to a study published online May 8 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delayed-diagnosis-seen-in-more-than-one-in-four-pediatric-patients-with-malaria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delayed-diagnosis-seen-in-more-than-one-in-four-pediatric-patients-with-malaria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highest Odds of Poor Overall AHA Life's Essential 8 Score Seen in Perimenopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- From pre- to postmenopause, there is a decline in crude overall American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score, but the highest odds of poor overall LE8 score is seen in perimenopause, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/highest-odds-of-poor-overall-aha-lifes-essential-8-score-seen-in-perimenopause/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/highest-odds-of-poor-overall-aha-lifes-essential-8-score-seen-in-perimenopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Fires Two Leaders Of Major U.S. Health Task Force]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two key leaders of the task force that sets insurance coverage rules.Dr. John Wong, a professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-fires-two-leaders-of-major-us-health-task-force/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-fires-two-leaders-of-major-us-health-task-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Morbidity Seen for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Despite successful initial treatment, significant long-term morbidity is seen for patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), according to a study published online April 21 in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-morbidity-seen-for-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/long-term-morbidity-seen-for-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leucovorin Prescription Rates in Children With Autism Up After Media Promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), prescriptions for leucovorin increased steadily through August 2025, followed by a sharp increase coinciding with the Sept. 22, 2025, promotion of leucovorin as a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/leucovorin-prescription-rates-in-children-with-autism-up-after-media-promotion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/leucovorin-prescription-rates-in-children-with-autism-up-after-media-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESTRO: Two-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Safe for Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- For patients with intermediate or lower high-risk prostate cancer, side effects are similar with two- or five-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), according to a study presented at the annual congress of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estro-two-fraction-stereotactic-body-radiotherapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estro-two-fraction-stereotactic-body-radiotherapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evidence of Prior MI Linked to Accelerated Decline in Global Cognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Evidence of prior myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with accelerated decline in global cognition, according to a study published online May 14 in Stroke.Mohamed Ridha, M.D., from The Ohio State University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-of-prior-mi-linked-to-accelerated-decline-in-global-cognition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/evidence-of-prior-mi-linked-to-accelerated-decline-in-global-cognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calcium, Vitamin D, Combo Supplements Do Little to Prevent Fracture, Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Use of calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplementation has little to no effect on the prevention of fractures and falls in adults, according to a review published online May 20 in The BMJ.Olivier Mass&eacute;, Pharm.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calcium-vitamin-d-combo-supplements-do-little-to-prevent-fracture-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/calcium-vitamin-d-combo-supplements-do-little-to-prevent-fracture-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECE: Diabetes Tied to Higher Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Individuals with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the June issue of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism to coincide with the annual European Congress of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ece-diabetes-tied-to-higher-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ece-diabetes-tied-to-higher-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 to 2023 Saw Rise in Pediatric PCP Visits With Mental Health Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026-- Pediatric primary care physician (PCP) visits with mental health (MH) issues increased from 2014 to 2023 in Massachusetts, according to a research letter published online May 18 in JAMA Network Open.Kerrin M. Gallagher...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2014-to-2023-saw-rise-in-pediatric-pcp-visits-with-mental-health-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2014-to-2023-saw-rise-in-pediatric-pcp-visits-with-mental-health-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Food Preservatives Linked to Major Heart Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; That grab-and-go snack or frozen meal may be doing more than lasting longer on the shelf &mdash; it could also be raising your risk of heart disease.Preservatives are used in hundreds of thousands of industrially processed foods...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-food-preservatives-linked-to-major-heart-problems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-food-preservatives-linked-to-major-heart-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migraine With Aura Linked To Middle-Age Stroke Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; Middle-aged folks who suffer migraine with an aura could be more likely to suffer a stroke, a new study says.Overall, people who have migraine with an accompanying aura have a 73% increased risk of stroke, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/migraine-with-aura-linked-to-middle-age-stroke-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/migraine-with-aura-linked-to-middle-age-stroke-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine Vapes Triple Smokers' Odds Of Quitting Tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; Nicotine vapes can triple smokers&rsquo; odds of successfully giving up traditional cigarettes, while also exposing them to fewer harmful chemicals, a new study argues.Smokers who started using a nicotine e-cigarette were over...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-vapes-triple-smokers-odds-of-quitting-tobacco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nicotine-vapes-triple-smokers-odds-of-quitting-tobacco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatty Liver Disease Increases Heart Attack Risk, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; Fatty liver disease is dangerous for the heart as well as the liver, a new study says.People with fatty liver disease have nearly doubled rates of heart attack and other heart health emergencies, researchers reported May 20...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-increases-heart-attack-risk-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fatty-liver-disease-increases-heart-attack-risk-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPAP Insurance Rules Too Stringent, Deny Device Coverage To Sleep Apnea Patients Who Would Benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; It&rsquo;s notoriously difficult for some sleep apnea patients to adapt to using a CPAP machine &ndash; but most will and should be given the chance before insurance companies cut off coverage for the devices, a new study says.Despite...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cpap-insurance-rules-too-stringent-deny-device-coverage-to-sleep-apnea-patients-who-would-benefit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cpap-insurance-rules-too-stringent-deny-device-coverage-to-sleep-apnea-patients-who-would-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Religious Anti-Abortion Center Finds Opportunity In Town Without OB-GYNs]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 21, 2026&mdash; An anti-abortion pregnancy center on the outskirts of Sandpoint, in Idaho&rsquo;s Panhandle, town greets visitors with an abridged Bible verse painted on the wall of its waiting area: &ldquo;Come to me &amp; I will give you rest.&rdquo;7B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/religious-anti-abortion-center-finds-opportunity-in-town-without-ob-gyns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/religious-anti-abortion-center-finds-opportunity-in-town-without-ob-gyns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teriparatide + Zoledronic Acid Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Osteogenesis Imperfecta]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- Among adults with osteogenesis imperfecta, teriparatide plus zoledronic acid does not reduce fracture risk compared with standard care, according to a study published online May 14 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teriparatide-zoledronic-acid-does-not-reduce-fracture-risk-in-osteogenesis-imperfecta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teriparatide-zoledronic-acid-does-not-reduce-fracture-risk-in-osteogenesis-imperfecta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Cognition Tied to Higher Relapse Risk for Depression in Remission]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- Depression in remission (RD) is associated with a higher risk for future depression, with higher cognitive performance linked to higher risk, according to a study published online May 6 in BMJ Mental Health.Angharad N. de...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cognition-tied-to-higher-relapse-risk-for-depression-in-remission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/better-cognition-tied-to-higher-relapse-risk-for-depression-in-remission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Standards Raises Safety Fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it wants to roll back some regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water put into place in 2024.The agency proposed eliminating drinking water limits for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rollback-of-pfas-drinking-water-standards-raises-safety-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rollback-of-pfas-drinking-water-standards-raises-safety-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to More Pain After Unilateral Breast Cancer Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- For women undergoing unilateral breast cancer surgery, vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher occurrence of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain, according to a study published online May 19 in Regional...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-to-more-pain-after-unilateral-breast-cancer-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-to-more-pain-after-unilateral-breast-cancer-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting MVPA Guidelines Linked to Modest Reduction in CVD Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- The current guideline of 150 minutes/week moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) yields a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction of about 8 to 9 percent, while fitness retains a modest independent protective...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meeting-mvpa-guidelines-linked-to-modest-reduction-in-cvd-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meeting-mvpa-guidelines-linked-to-modest-reduction-in-cvd-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESC: Mortality Increased for Patients With Heart Failure and Low BMI, High Waist-to-Hip Ratio]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- For patients with heart failure, the low body mass index (BMI) and high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) phenotype is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study presented at the European...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-mortality-increased-for-patients-with-heart-failure-and-low-bmi-high-waist-to-hip-ratio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/esc-mortality-increased-for-patients-with-heart-failure-and-low-bmi-high-waist-to-hip-ratio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Criteria Poor for Predicting CTE]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) has poor performance for predicting chronic traumatic encephalopathy neuropathological change (CTE-NC), according to a study published online May 14 in Nature Medicine.John D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traumatic-encephalopathy-syndrome-criteria-poor-for-predicting-cte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/traumatic-encephalopathy-syndrome-criteria-poor-for-predicting-cte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combination of Tamoxifen, PDE5i Reduces Curvature in Acute Peyronie Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026-- The combination of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) and the selective estrogen receptor modulator tamoxifen reduces curvature among men with acute Peyronie disease (PD), according to research published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combination-of-tamoxifen-pde5i-reduces-curvature-in-acute-peyronie-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combination-of-tamoxifen-pde5i-reduces-curvature-in-acute-peyronie-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Handwriting Could Be a Window Into Your Aging Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Your handwriting could reveal more than what you&rsquo;re trying to say &mdash; it may offer clues about how your brain is aging.Researchers in Portugal studied 58 adults, ages 62 to 92, living in care homes. Thirty-eight had...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-handwriting-could-be-a-window-into-your-aging-brain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-handwriting-could-be-a-window-into-your-aging-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens Turning To Creatine, Not Steroids, For 'Looksmaxxing']]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; U.S. teens trying to build up their muscles are turning from steroids to creatine supplements, a new study says.Creatine use rose by 90% among boys and a whopping 168% among girls between 2019-2020 and 2023-2024...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-turning-to-creatine-not-steroids-for-looksmaxxing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/teens-turning-to-creatine-not-steroids-for-looksmaxxing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-A-Day Pill Effective In Treating Sleep Apnea Without CPAP, Clinical Trial Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Some people with sleep apnea might be able to shed their CPAP masks in favor of a once-nightly pill, a new study says.The experimental pill, called AD109, helps treat sleep apnea by making a person&rsquo;s airways resistant to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-a-day-pill-effective-in-treating-sleep-apnea-without-cpap-clinical-trial-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/once-a-day-pill-effective-in-treating-sleep-apnea-without-cpap-clinical-trial-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do Caffeine, Alcohol, Weed, Nicotine Affect MS Symptoms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; There are lots of legal substances people use regularly to alter their mood &ndash; alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and in some locales, weed.But how do these substances affect people with multiple sclerosis (MS)?Most have drawbacks...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-do-caffeine-alcohol-weed-nicotine-affect-ms-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-do-caffeine-alcohol-weed-nicotine-affect-ms-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childhood Trauma Tied to Higher Obesity Risk, But One Caring Adult Can Make A Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Childhood trauma can increase a kid&rsquo;s risk of obesity, a study says.Children&rsquo;s body mass index (BMI) rose steadily as their personal list of traumas mounted, including abuse, divorce, poverty, neglect or bullying...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-trauma-tied-to-higher-obesity-risk-but-one-caring-adult-can-make-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childhood-trauma-tied-to-higher-obesity-risk-but-one-caring-adult-can-make-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eroding ACA Enrollment Portends Higher Insurance Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026&mdash; Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are likely to raise...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eroding-aca-enrollment-portends-higher-insurance-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eroding-aca-enrollment-portends-higher-insurance-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3,798 Dengue Cases Reported in United States in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- In 2024, there were 3,798 dengue cases reported, 97.2 percent of which were associated with travel outside the reporting jurisdiction, according to research published in the May 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3798-dengue-cases-reported-in-united-states-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/3798-dengue-cases-reported-in-united-states-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urine Test Accurate for Active Surveillance Monitoring of Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Noninvasive monitoring of low-grade prostate cancer with a urinary biomarker test could reduce the need for biopsies and serial imaging, according to a study published online April 28 in The Journal of Urology.Jeffrey J...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-accurate-for-active-surveillance-monitoring-of-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/urine-test-accurate-for-active-surveillance-monitoring-of-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola After DRC Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; An American doctor who was exposed to Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Dr. Peter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-aid-worker-tests-positive-for-ebola-after-drc-exposure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-aid-worker-tests-positive-for-ebola-after-drc-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents' Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Antidepressant use during pregnancy does not cause an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, according to a review published in the June issue of The Lancet Psychiatry.Joe Kwun Nam Chan, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-antidepressant-use-not-linked-to-neurodevelopmental-disorders-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-antidepressant-use-not-linked-to-neurodevelopmental-disorders-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incidence of Dementia With Lewy Bodies Higher in Men, People Aged 65+]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- The rates of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) increase with age, with a pooled incidence of 46.85 per 100,000 person-years among individuals aged 65 years or older, according to a review published online May 11 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-dementia-with-lewy-bodies-higher-in-men-people-aged-65/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-dementia-with-lewy-bodies-higher-in-men-people-aged-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parental Support Package Reduces Burnout in Physicians in Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- A parental support package can significantly mitigate postpartum burnout among childbearing physicians in training, according to a study published online May 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Atziri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-support-package-reduces-burnout-in-physicians-in-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parental-support-package-reduces-burnout-in-physicians-in-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worse Self-Rated Health Seen for Adults With Poor Mental Health Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Adults with poor mental health report worse self-rated overall health and more chronic illness, according to a study published online May 5 in PLOS Medicine.Margaret E. Kruk, M.D., M.P.H., from Washington University in St...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-self-rated-health-seen-for-adults-with-poor-mental-health-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-self-rated-health-seen-for-adults-with-poor-mental-health-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testosterone Therapy Improves Sexual, Physical Function After Prostatectomy for Low-Grade Prostate Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Testosterone replacement therapy safely improves sexual and physical function for men after radical prostatectomy, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Shalender Bhasin, M.B.B.S., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-improves-sexual-physical-function-after-prostatectomy-for-low-grade-prostate-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/testosterone-therapy-improves-sexual-physical-function-after-prostatectomy-for-low-grade-prostate-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerobic Training With or Without Resistance Tied to Reduced Blood Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Aerobic and resistance training combined and high-intensity interval training are associated with significant reductions in blood pressure over 24 hours, according to a review published online May 12 in the British Journal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobic-training-with-or-without-resistance-tied-to-reduced-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aerobic-training-with-or-without-resistance-tied-to-reduced-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Better Outcomes in Certain Patients With Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with better outcomes among patients with breast cancer and obesity or type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Network...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-better-outcomes-in-certain-patients-with-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-receptor-agonists-tied-to-better-outcomes-in-certain-patients-with-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Text Messages Aid in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Adults With Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026-- A text-messaging intervention can improve patient activation and cardiovascular risk behaviors in adults with psoriasis, according to a study published online May 13 in JAMA Dermatology.Annika Smith, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/text-messages-aid-in-reducing-cardiovascular-risk-in-adults-with-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/text-messages-aid-in-reducing-cardiovascular-risk-in-adults-with-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Kids Seeking Anxiety Help at Routine Doctor Visits, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Children are showing up at routine doctor visits with mental health concerns at much higher rates than they were a decade ago &mdash; especially for anxiety.A new study of nearly 1.8 million children in Massachusetts, published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-kids-seeking-anxiety-help-at-routine-doctor-visits-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-kids-seeking-anxiety-help-at-routine-doctor-visits-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weed/Opioid Combo Doesn't Help Knee Arthritis Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Adding a synthetic weed-derived drug to opioid painkillers brings no relief to people with excruciating knee pain, a new study says.Neither the cannabis drug dronabinol nor the opioid hydromorphone alone provided significant...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weedopioid-combo-doesnt-help-knee-arthritis-pain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weedopioid-combo-doesnt-help-knee-arthritis-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing A Parent Can Dent An Adult's Earning Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Losing a parent in adulthood not only breaks your heart, but can put a sizable dent in your bank account, a new study says.Adults&rsquo; earning power persistently declines following the death of a parent, researchers report in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-a-parent-can-dent-an-adults-earning-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/losing-a-parent-can-dent-an-adults-earning-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticks Can Creepy-Crawl Your House For Weeks Before Dying, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Here&rsquo;s a creepy-crawling fact as summer fun approaches &ndash; ticks can survive indoors for up to three weeks on hard-surface or carpeted floors, according to a study.This means folks can have a tick latch onto them despite...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ticks-can-creepy-crawl-your-house-for-weeks-before-dying-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ticks-can-creepy-crawl-your-house-for-weeks-before-dying-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short, Intense Radiation Therapy Safe For Prostate Cancer Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; A shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy can safely treat prostate cancer, a new study says.Men given two larger doses of radiation had about the same side effects as others treated with the standard five-dose...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-intense-radiation-therapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/short-intense-radiation-therapy-safe-for-prostate-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared For Discharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 19, 2026&mdash; Overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Quette dialed 911 when she found her teenage son downstairs in their kitchen struggling to breathe.He had rolled his wheelchair to the oven to keep himself warm as he tried to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-keep-getting-stuck-in-hospitals-even-after-being-cleared-for-discharge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/kids-keep-getting-stuck-in-hospitals-even-after-being-cleared-for-discharge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATS: Tezepelumab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations Across Asthma Phenotypes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- For patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma, tezepelumab is associated with substantial reductions in asthma exacerbations across asthma phenotypes and underrepresented populations, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-tezepelumab-reduces-asthma-exacerbations-across-asthma-phenotypes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-tezepelumab-reduces-asthma-exacerbations-across-asthma-phenotypes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policy Statement Updates Guidelines on Pediatric Drowning Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- Multiple layers of drowning prevention should be emphasized by pediatricians, according to a policy statement and accompanying technical report published online May 18 in Pediatrics.Rohit P. Shenoi, M.D., from the Baylor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/policy-statement-updates-guidelines-on-pediatric-drowning-prevention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/policy-statement-updates-guidelines-on-pediatric-drowning-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Trigger Global Health Emergency, U.S. Travel Warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) an international public health emergency.The declaration means there is a high risk of cross-border spread and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-outbreaks-in-africa-trigger-global-health-emergency-us-travel-warnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ebola-outbreaks-in-africa-trigger-global-health-emergency-us-travel-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATS: City-Wide Mold Intervention Can Reduce ED Asthma Visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- A city-wide mold intervention in public housing can reduce asthma emergency department (ED) visits, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2026 International Conference, held from May 15 to 20 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-city-wide-mold-intervention-can-reduce-ed-asthma-visits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ats-city-wide-mold-intervention-can-reduce-ed-asthma-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Not Linked to Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- Pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbations, according to a study published online May 13 in Neurology.Laura O'Connor, from Uppsala University in Sweden, and colleagues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-not-linked-to-myasthenia-gravis-exacerbations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-not-linked-to-myasthenia-gravis-exacerbations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-Onset A-Fib May Accelerate Kidney Function Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) may accelerate kidney function decline, according to a study published online May 14 in JAMA Network Open.Yuichiro Mori, M.D., from Kyoto University in Japan, and colleagues conducted a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-onset-a-fib-may-accelerate-kidney-function-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-onset-a-fib-may-accelerate-kidney-function-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Culture Positivity for Pseudomonas in Bronchiectasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- For individuals with bronchiectasis, a history of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is associated with culture positivity for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), according to a study recently published in Chronic Obstructive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-rhinosinusitis-linked-to-culture-positivity-for-pseudomonas-in-bronchiectasis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/chronic-rhinosinusitis-linked-to-culture-positivity-for-pseudomonas-in-bronchiectasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Femoral BMD, Osteoporosis Linked to All-Cause Mortality Postmenopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026-- Femoral bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis are associated with all-cause mortality in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online May 12 in Menopause.Zheng Zhang, M.D., from the College of Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/femoral-bmd-osteoporosis-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-postmenopause/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/femoral-bmd-osteoporosis-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-postmenopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapid Weight Loss Beats Slow and Steady in New Clinical Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; When it comes to weight loss, is slow and steady really the winning strategy? Or could a rapid drop actually lead to better long-term results?New research presented in Istanbul last week at the European Congress on Obesity is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rapid-weight-loss-beats-slow-and-steady-in-new-clinical-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rapid-weight-loss-beats-slow-and-steady-in-new-clinical-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Safe For Women With Myasthenia Gravis, Study Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Women suffering from the muscle weakness disease myasthenia gravis can become pregnant without any ill effects, a new study says.Pregnancy is not linked with an increased risk of serious flare-ups or worse symptoms for women...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-safe-for-women-with-myasthenia-gravis-study-concludes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregnancy-safe-for-women-with-myasthenia-gravis-study-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smog Linked To Lewy Body Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Long-term exposure to smog might increase the risk of Lewy body dementia, the brain disease that CNN founder Ted Turner battled for several years before his recent death, a new study says.Even small increases in particle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smog-linked-to-lewy-body-dementia-risk-major-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smog-linked-to-lewy-body-dementia-risk-major-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mold Removal Program Cut Asthma ER Cases By A Quarter, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; A New York City mold removal program cut asthma-related ER visits by a quarter among residents of public housing, a new study says.The city created &ldquo;Mold Busters&rdquo; in 2019 in response to a class-action lawsuit filed by...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nyc-mold-removal-program-cut-asthma-er-cases-by-a-quarter-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nyc-mold-removal-program-cut-asthma-er-cases-by-a-quarter-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single Psilocybin Dose Provides Rapid Relief From Depression, Small Clinical Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Just a single dose of psilocybin can provide rapid relief from depression, a new small-scale clinical trial has shown.Within a week, people treated with one psilocybin dose had four times the decrease in their depression...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/single-psilocybin-dose-provides-rapid-relief-from-depression-small-clinical-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/single-psilocybin-dose-provides-rapid-relief-from-depression-small-clinical-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Demands Medicaid Data For Deportation. Some States Go A Step Further]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 18, 2026&mdash; Several states have joined President Donald Trump&rsquo;s deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further &mdash; by using their public health agencies as arms of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-demands-medicaid-data-for-deportation-some-states-go-a-step-further/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-demands-medicaid-data-for-deportation-some-states-go-a-step-further/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Blocked Melanoma Drug As Confusion Reigned Under Makary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, May 16, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration&rsquo;s recent decision to withhold approval of a new skin cancer treatment fell like a hammer on doctors who treat melanoma and patients who saw that the drug had prolonged the lives of a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-blocked-melanoma-drug-as-confusion-reigned-under-makary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-blocked-melanoma-drug-as-confusion-reigned-under-makary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCOS Renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026-- The condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), reflecting its diverse and multisystem features, according to an article published online May 12 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-renamed-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-renamed-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Label Expansion for Vyvgart, Vyvgart Hytrulo]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a label expansion for Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) and Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) for the treatment of adult patients with generalized...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-label-expansion-for-vyvgart-vyvgart-hytrulo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-label-expansion-for-vyvgart-vyvgart-hytrulo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves AI Sepsis Tool That Detects Infection Hours Earlier Than Doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 &mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an AI-powered early warning system to detect sepsis, one of the deadliest infections for hospital patients.<br />
The tool, developed at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-ai-sepsis-tool-that-detects-infection-hours-earlier-than-doctors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-ai-sepsis-tool-that-detects-infection-hours-earlier-than-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worse Survival Seen With Tumor-Infiltrating Clonal Hematopoiesis in Patients With Solid Tumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Tumor-infiltrating clonal hematopoiesis (TI-CH) is associated with worse survival among patients with solid tumors, according to a study published online May 7 in JAMA Oncology.<br />
Dabin Yun, Pharm.D., from Chungbuk National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-survival-seen-with-tumor-infiltrating-clonal-hematopoiesis-in-patients-with-solid-tumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/worse-survival-seen-with-tumor-infiltrating-clonal-hematopoiesis-in-patients-with-solid-tumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Hospitalizations for Heat-Related Illness Increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Hospitalization rates for heat-related illness (HRI) have increased in the United States, with the highest rates seen among Black adults, according to a research letter published online May 12 in the Annals of Internal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-hospitalizations-for-heat-related-illness-increasing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-hospitalizations-for-heat-related-illness-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tranexamic Acid Can Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage in Women With Placenta Previa After C-Section]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Prophylactic tranexamic acid can prevent postpartum hemorrhage in women with placenta previa undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a study published online May 13 in The BMJ.<br />
Lizi Zhang, M.D., from The Third Affiliated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tranexamic-acid-can-prevent-postpartum-hemorrhage-in-women-with-placenta-previa-after-c-section/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tranexamic-acid-can-prevent-postpartum-hemorrhage-in-women-with-placenta-previa-after-c-section/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older Adults Turn to Cannabis Primarily for Symptom Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- Many older adults see cannabis as a more effective or nonpharmaceutical option to manage sleep, pain, or mental health, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network Open.<br />
Rebecca K. Delaney, Ph.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-turn-to-cannabis-primarily-for-symptom-management/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-turn-to-cannabis-primarily-for-symptom-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ensitrelvir Prevents COVID-19 After Exposure to Infected Individuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 -- For persons who are severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)-negative but are household contacts of a patient with COVID-19, ensitrelvir administered within 72 hours of symptom onset in the index patient...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ensitrelvir-prevents-covid-19-after-exposure-to-infected-individuals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ensitrelvir-prevents-covid-19-after-exposure-to-infected-individuals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCOS Gets a New Name in Landmark Women's Health Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; A major women&rsquo;s health condition is getting a new name&mdash;and experts say it could change how millions are diagnosed and treated worldwide.Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-gets-a-new-name-in-landmark-womens-health-shift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pcos-gets-a-new-name-in-landmark-womens-health-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Wearable Polygraph Tracks Hidden Stress In Babies, Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; A new wearable polygraph might be able to help infants and adults not by detecting lies, but instead by monitoring their stress levels, researchers say.Instead of falsehoods, this polygraph is designed to sense underlying...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-wearable-polygraph-tracks-hidden-stress-in-babies-adults/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-wearable-polygraph-tracks-hidden-stress-in-babies-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Review: Antidepressants Safe in Pregnancy, No Added Risk of Autism or ADHD in Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; There&rsquo;s no clear link between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, according to a new evidence review spanning more than half a million pregnancies.Pooled data from three dozen studies found no...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-review-antidepressants-safe-in-pregnancy-no-added-risk-of-autism-or-adhd-in-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/major-review-antidepressants-safe-in-pregnancy-no-added-risk-of-autism-or-adhd-in-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gun Violence News Coverage Is Harming America's Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; The steady stream of news regarding U.S. gun violence is having a serious effect on Americans' mental health, a new study says.Greater exposure to media coverage of gun violence is associated with an increased risk of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-gun-violence-news-coverage-is-harming-americas-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/how-gun-violence-news-coverage-is-harming-americas-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Chatbots Lure U.S. Teens With Fun, Romance and Hidden Dangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash; Three out of five U.S. teens have tried AI chatbots, turning to the programs for entertainment, advice, friendship &ndash; and even romance, a new study says.Further, about 1 in 10 teens say they talk to AI almost daily...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-chatbots-lure-us-teens-with-fun-romance-and-hidden-dangers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-chatbots-lure-us-teens-with-fun-romance-and-hidden-dangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[License To Deliver: Some Midwives Break The Law To Assist With Home Births]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 15, 2026&mdash;In a midwife&rsquo;s suburban Atlanta home with a playground and chicken coop outside, Madie Collins lay on an examination table while the midwife measured her pregnant belly. Unlike at many a doctor&rsquo;s office, no crinkly paper...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/license-to-deliver-some-midwives-break-the-law-to-assist-with-home-births/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/license-to-deliver-some-midwives-break-the-law-to-assist-with-home-births/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Not Linked to Major Congenital Malformations]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- There is no evidence of an association between first-trimester exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and major congenital malformations (MCMs), according to a study published online May 14 in PLOS...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-not-linked-to-major-congenital-malformations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-not-linked-to-major-congenital-malformations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy May Aid Menopause Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for menopausal insomnia improves sleep and hot flash interference in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online May 5 in Menopause.Emily J. Arentson-Lantz, Ph.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-may-aid-menopause-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-may-aid-menopause-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Overdose Deaths Fell to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; The number of Americans dying from drug overdoses has dropped for the third year in a row.Nearly 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, according to a report released May 13 by the U.S. Centers for Disease...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-overdose-deaths-fell-to-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-overdose-deaths-fell-to-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sigmoidoscopy Screening Can Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Offering sigmoidoscopy screening reduces colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in men and women -- with a greater reduction among men -- and reduces CRC mortality in men, according to a study published online May 12 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sigmoidoscopy-screening-can-reduce-colorectal-cancer-incidence-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sigmoidoscopy-screening-can-reduce-colorectal-cancer-incidence-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Year Mortality 8.6 Percent After ED Visit for Opioid Overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- One-year mortality is 8.6 percent among individuals after an emergency department visit for an opioid overdose, according to a research letter published online May 7 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-year-mortality-86-percent-after-ed-visit-for-opioid-overdose/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/one-year-mortality-86-percent-after-ed-visit-for-opioid-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis Is the Most Microdosed Psychoactive Substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- A considerable number of U.S. adults report microdosing psychoactive substances in their lifetime, according to a study published online May 3 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Kevin H. Yang, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cannabis-is-the-most-microdosed-psychoactive-substance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cannabis-is-the-most-microdosed-psychoactive-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[(Z)-Endoxifen Reduces Mammographic Breast Density]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- (Z)-endoxifen, a tamoxifen metabolite, at doses of 1 and 2 mg yields significant reductions in mammographic breast density (MBD), according to a study published online April 27 in the Journal of the National Cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/z-endoxifen-reduces-mammographic-breast-density/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/z-endoxifen-reduces-mammographic-breast-density/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postoperative Step Count Linked to Fewer Complications, Lower Readmission]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- For adults undergoing inpatient surgery, postoperative step count is associated with reductions in length of stay, complications, and readmissions, according to a study published online May 6 in the Journal of the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/postoperative-step-count-linked-to-fewer-complications-lower-readmission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/postoperative-step-count-linked-to-fewer-complications-lower-readmission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peanut OIT Safe With Slow Up-Dosing, Low Maintenance Dosing]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) using slow up-dosing and low maintenance dosing seems safe for young children, according to a study published online May 6 in The Lancet Regional Health: Europe.Susanna Klevebro, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peanut-oit-safe-with-slow-up-dosing-low-maintenance-dosing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/peanut-oit-safe-with-slow-up-dosing-low-maintenance-dosing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Decision Support System Does Not Improve CKD Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- A clinical decision support system (CDSS) for chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not improve physician behavior or patient outcomes over a control intervention, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinical-decision-support-system-does-not-improve-ckd-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/clinical-decision-support-system-does-not-improve-ckd-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregestationally Assessed Cardiometabolic Biomarkers Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026-- Pregestationally assessed cardiometabolic biomarkers are associated with an increased risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study published online April 30 in JAMA Network Open.Angelika Qvick...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregestationally-assessed-cardiometabolic-biomarkers-tied-to-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pregestationally-assessed-cardiometabolic-biomarkers-tied-to-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Little or Too Much Sleep Ages Every Organ in Your Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Your sleep habits may be affecting more than just your energy level. A new study says they could also impact how quickly every organ in your body ages.Researchers analyzed data from nearly a half-million people in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-little-or-too-much-sleep-ages-every-organ-in-your-body/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/too-little-or-too-much-sleep-ages-every-organ-in-your-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Recess Key To Learning, Says The American Academy of Pediatrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy statement released May 11 from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).Not all students have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/school-recess-key-to-learning-says-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/school-recess-key-to-learning-says-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naming Emotions Can Help Autistic People Cope With Anxiety, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Naming feelings of anxiety can help autistic people better manage emotions prompted by uncertainty and dread, a new study says.People with autistic traits sometimes cope with uncertainty by labeling their feelings...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naming-emotions-can-help-autistic-people-cope-with-anxiety-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naming-emotions-can-help-autistic-people-cope-with-anxiety-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Attack Survivors Have Higher Risk Of Brain Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; People who have survived a heart attack appear to have a higher risk of brain decline into dementia, a new study says.On average, heart attack survivors have a yearly 5% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-attack-survivors-have-higher-risk-of-brain-decline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heart-attack-survivors-have-higher-risk-of-brain-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Brain Stimulation Technique Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Without Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; People with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease might find relief through a new deep brain stimulation technique that doesn&rsquo;t require surgery, a new study says.One of the most effective treatments for advanced Parkinson&rsquo;s involves surgery...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-brain-stimulation-technique-improves-parkinsons-symptoms-without-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-brain-stimulation-technique-improves-parkinsons-symptoms-without-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump And Kennedy Seek To Relax Safeguards For AI Healthcare Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 14, 2026&mdash; Paul Boyer, a psychotherapist for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, is experiencing the AI revolution firsthand. He&rsquo;s a little underwhelmed.The health giant has rolled out a new suite of note-taking software, made...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-and-kennedy-seek-to-relax-safeguards-for-ai-healthcare-tools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-and-kennedy-seek-to-relax-safeguards-for-ai-healthcare-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medications Initiated in 30 Percent of Hospitalizations for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 30 percent of hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder (AUD) result in medications for AUD (MAUD) initiation as an inpatient or within seven days of discharge, according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-initiated-in-30-percent-of-hospitalizations-for-alcohol-use-disorder-among-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-initiated-in-30-percent-of-hospitalizations-for-alcohol-use-disorder-among-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly Half of U.S. Women Have Financial Concerns That Could Impact Health Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Nearly half of U.S. women are more concerned about affording health care than about developing serious diseases, according to a national report released by the Cleveland Clinic.The national survey included 2,000 adult...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-us-women-have-financial-concerns-that-could-impact-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-us-women-have-financial-concerns-that-could-impact-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Trump Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; After months of pressure from the Trump administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has quit. President Donald Trump posted the news on Truth Social, including the resignation text...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-commissioner-marty-makary-resigns-after-trump-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-commissioner-marty-makary-resigns-after-trump-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong Links Found for Nighttime Heat Wave Definitions and Asthma Exacerbations]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Extreme heat is associated with asthma exacerbations, with strong associations between exacerbations and nighttime heat wave definitions, according to a study published online May 6 in GeoHealth.Bianca Corpuz, from Johns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strong-links-found-for-nighttime-heat-wave-definitions-and-asthma-exacerbations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/strong-links-found-for-nighttime-heat-wave-definitions-and-asthma-exacerbations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower-Volume Bowel Prep Effective for Inpatient Colonoscopy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Lower-volume preparation with 1 L polyethylene glycol (PEG)-ascorbate may be an effective and acceptable option for inpatient colonoscopy, according to a study published online May 5 in the Annals of Internal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-volume-bowel-prep-effective-for-inpatient-colonoscopy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-volume-bowel-prep-effective-for-inpatient-colonoscopy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abdominal Obesity Linked to Prevalence, Severity of Menopausal Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Abdominal obesity (AO) is associated with a higher prevalence and greater severity of menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online May 5 in Menopause.Diya Wang, from the Shantou University Medical College in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abdominal-obesity-linked-to-prevalence-severity-of-menopausal-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/abdominal-obesity-linked-to-prevalence-severity-of-menopausal-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semaglutide May Improve Motivation With Major Depressive Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- Treatment with semaglutide significantly improves measures of motivation in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study published April 29 in JAMA Psychiatry.Hartej Gill, Ph.D., from University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-may-improve-motivation-with-major-depressive-disorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/semaglutide-may-improve-motivation-with-major-depressive-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-Time Seizures Linked to Increased Risk for Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026-- First-time seizures are associated with an elevated risk for cancer, which is most pronounced in the short term, according to a study published online April 27 in JAMA Neurology.Andreas Lund Pedersen, from Aarhus...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-time-seizures-linked-to-increased-risk-for-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-time-seizures-linked-to-increased-risk-for-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Popular GLP-1 medications may be linked to better long-term outcomes for some breast cancer patients.Previous research has shown breast cancer survivors with obesity or type 2 diabetes often experience poorer survival.In a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-may-improve-breast-cancer-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glp-1-drugs-may-improve-breast-cancer-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Turner's Brain Disease More Common Than Previously Thought, Review Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; The degenerative brain disease that claimed CNN founder Ted Turner&rsquo;s life is likely more common than other rare but well-known neurological diseases, a new evidence review says.Lewy body dementia (LBD), has an overall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ted-turners-brain-disease-more-common-than-previously-thought-review-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ted-turners-brain-disease-more-common-than-previously-thought-review-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivermectin Prescriptions Doubled After Mel Gibson Cancer Cure Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Prescriptions for the anti-parasite medication ivermectin doubled after actor Mel Gibson endorsed the dewormer as an off-label cancer cure on a high-profile podcast, a new study says.Gibson appeared on "The Joe Rogan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Out Linked To Obesity Risk Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Eating out at restaurants and fast food joints is fueling the global obesity epidemic, a new study says.Eating out versus preparing food at home is consistently linked to excess weight, both in wealthy and poorer nations...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-out-linked-to-obesity-risk-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-out-linked-to-obesity-risk-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perimenopausal Women Face Greater Heart Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; Women entering menopause are twice as likely to have lower heart health scores than those still having regular periods, a new study says.Perimenopausal women are more likely to have high cholesterol and blood sugar levels...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perimenopausal-women-face-greater-heart-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/perimenopausal-women-face-greater-heart-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Wages, Empty Plates, Heavy Toll: Rethinking Suicide Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026&mdash; As a teenager, Rei Scott spent several weeks living out of a car with four family members and their dog. Each day, Scott worried about where they would spend the following night.One day at school, Scott snuck away to the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-wages-empty-plates-heavy-toll-rethinking-suicide-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/low-wages-empty-plates-heavy-toll-rethinking-suicide-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Monitors For Hantavirus As WHO Expects More Cases But 'Not Another COVID']]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12&mdash; Sixteen passengers from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are being monitored at the national quarantine center in Nebraska.Two others were sent to a biocontainment facility in Atlanta because one was...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-monitors-for-hantavirus-as-who-expects-more-cases-but-not-another-covid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-monitors-for-hantavirus-as-who-expects-more-cases-but-not-another-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Few With Postpartum Diabetes Meet Recommended HbA1c Monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Few women with postpartum-onset diabetes meet recommended hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) monitoring guidelines, according to a study published online April 30 in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research &amp; Care.Natalie A. Boychuk, from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-with-postpartum-diabetes-meet-recommended-hba1c-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/few-with-postpartum-diabetes-meet-recommended-hba1c-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit Study Reveals Fabricated References Used in Number of Medical Papers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- There has been an increase in fabricated references used in medical papers, according to a research letter published in the May 9 issue of The Lancet.Maxim Topaz, Ph.D., from Columbia University in New York City, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/audit-study-reveals-fabricated-references-used-in-number-of-medical-papers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/audit-study-reveals-fabricated-references-used-in-number-of-medical-papers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Therapy App Improves Mental Health of College Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- A smartphone app with cognitive-behavioral therapy-guided self-help (D-CBTgsh) helps college students with common mental health issues, according to a study published online May 7 in Nature Human Behavior.Michelle G...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-therapy-app-improves-mental-health-of-college-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digital-therapy-app-improves-mental-health-of-college-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atropine Shows Effect on Superficial Retinal Perfusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- For healthy adults, a single instillation of 0.01 to 0.1 percent atropine does not change axial length or retinal or choroidal thickness over 24 hours, but may transiently affect superficial retinal perfusion, according to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atropine-shows-effect-on-superficial-retinal-perfusion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atropine-shows-effect-on-superficial-retinal-perfusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telemedicine Adoption Not Linked to Changes in Visits, Spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Telemedicine adoption is not associated with changes in visits or spending, according to a study published online May 11 in JAMA Network Open.John N. Mafi, M.D., M.P.H., from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-adoption-not-linked-to-changes-in-visits-spending/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-adoption-not-linked-to-changes-in-visits-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Clears ArteraAI Breast for Breast Cancer Risk Stratification]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ArteraAI Breast for use in patients with early-stage, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative invasive breast cancer.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-arteraai-breast-for-breast-cancer-risk-stratification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-clears-arteraai-breast-for-breast-cancer-risk-stratification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increasing Steps Can Help With Weight Loss and Maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Targeting 8,500 steps a day can help people keep weight off after dieting, according to a review published May 9 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health to coincide with the annual European...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increasing-steps-can-help-with-weight-loss-and-maintenance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/increasing-steps-can-help-with-weight-loss-and-maintenance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novel Model Improves Risk Prediction for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- A novel model improves risk prediction for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study published online May 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Christopher M. Kramer, M.D., from the University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/novel-model-improves-risk-prediction-for-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/novel-model-improves-risk-prediction-for-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscle Function Linked to Risk for Incident Stroke, Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- Sarcopenia, lower grip strength, and slower walking pace are associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published online May 8 in Stroke.Li-Li Tang, from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-function-linked-to-risk-for-incident-stroke-mortality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/muscle-function-linked-to-risk-for-incident-stroke-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Has Higher Excess Death Rate Than Other High-Income Countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026-- From 1999 to 2022, the United States had substantially higher death rates than other high-income countries (HICs), according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network Open.Jacob Bor, Ph.D., from the Boston...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-has-higher-excess-death-rate-than-other-high-income-countries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-has-higher-excess-death-rate-than-other-high-income-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of Women Suffer in Silence From Treatable Pelvic Organ Prolapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; For years, Rashan Williams, a 41-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida, planned family trips around one thing &mdash; the nearest restroom."I would take frequent stops to the restroom, and I would have to pregame myself in certain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-of-women-suffer-in-silence-from-treatable-pelvic-organ-prolapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/millions-of-women-suffer-in-silence-from-treatable-pelvic-organ-prolapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telemedicine Not Breaking The Bank, Also Not Expanding Patient Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Telemedicine appears to be breaking in the United States in both access and cost, a new study says.It&rsquo;s not costing the United States more in medical spending, but it also hasn&rsquo;t led to dramatic expansion of access to health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-not-breaking-the-bank-also-not-expanding-patient-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/telemedicine-not-breaking-the-bank-also-not-expanding-patient-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says.Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-school-sports-an-overall-boon-to-children-and-teens-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/after-school-sports-an-overall-boon-to-children-and-teens-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Fueling The High U.S. Death Rate? It Might Not Be What You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; The United States has a higher death rate than other wealthy nations &mdash; but not for the reason experts have suspected, a new study says.Some have thought that an increase in substance-related deaths and suicide &ndash; so-called...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whats-fueling-the-high-us-death-rate-it-might-not-be-what-you-think/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/whats-fueling-the-high-us-death-rate-it-might-not-be-what-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are Older Adults Taking Edibles? Survey Reveals Some Surprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Older adults are turning to cannabis edibles to help themselves feel better rather than to get stoned, a new study says.They&rsquo;re hoping to sleep better or ease their pain, and they&rsquo;ve heard from friends that edibles might...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-older-adults-taking-edibles-survey-reveals-some-surprises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-are-older-adults-taking-edibles-survey-reveals-some-surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Promised Cheaper Drugs. Some Prices Dropped. Many Others Shot Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 12, 2026&mdash; Since his second term started, President Donald Trump has announced, negotiated or floated a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.No surprise. About 60% of American adults are...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-promised-cheaper-drugs-some-prices-dropped-many-others-shot-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-promised-cheaper-drugs-some-prices-dropped-many-others-shot-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amputation Rates on the Rise for Opioid-, Non-Opioid-Related Hospitalizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Among opioid-related and non-opioid-related hospitalizations, amputation rates increased from 2016 to 2022, with greater increases seen among opioid-related hospitalizations nationally, according to a research letter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amputation-rates-on-the-rise-for-opioid-non-opioid-related-hospitalizations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amputation-rates-on-the-rise-for-opioid-non-opioid-related-hospitalizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Bizengri for Rare Bile Duct Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) for the treatment of neuregulin 1 (NRG1) fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma.This approval occurred under the National Priority Voucher pilot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-bizengri-for-rare-bile-duct-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-bizengri-for-rare-bile-duct-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endometriosis Linked to Increased Risk for Congenital Anomalies]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Endometriosis is associated with an increased risk for congenital anomalies, according to a study published online May 11 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.Bailey Milne, M.P.H., from Queen's University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-congenital-anomalies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/endometriosis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-congenital-anomalies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somatic Symptoms Tied to Depression With Ovarian Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Somatic symptoms may disproportionately inflate depression scores among patients with ovarian cancer, according to a study published online May 11 in Cancer.Rachel Telles, from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/somatic-symptoms-tied-to-depression-with-ovarian-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/somatic-symptoms-tied-to-depression-with-ovarian-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk for Glaucoma Reduced With CGRP Inhibitor Use for Prevention of Migraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- For adults with migraine receiving preventive treatment, use of calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitors (CGRPi) is associated with a reduced risk for glaucoma, according to a study published online May 6 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-glaucoma-reduced-with-cgrp-inhibitor-use-for-prevention-of-migraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/risk-for-glaucoma-reduced-with-cgrp-inhibitor-use-for-prevention-of-migraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery, GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy Both Reduce ASCVD Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- For adults with obesity, both metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) therapy are associated with reductions in 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-bariatric-surgery-glp-1-receptor-agonist-therapy-both-reduce-ascvd-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-bariatric-surgery-glp-1-receptor-agonist-therapy-both-reduce-ascvd-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Disease Biomarker Changes Start in Late 50s]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026-- Changes in Alzheimer disease biomarkers begin in the late 50s and continue through the early 70s, according to a study published online April 7 in Alzheimer&rsquo;s &amp; Dementia.Mingzhao Hu, Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-biomarker-changes-start-in-late-50s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/alzheimer-disease-biomarker-changes-start-in-late-50s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Green Lights Bizengri Drug To Treat Rare, Aggressive Bile Duct Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bizengri to treat an ultra-rare, aggressive cancer that forms in the bile ducts. Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) is the first drug approved for adults with advanced...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-bizengri-drug-to-treat-rare-aggressive-bile-duct-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-bizengri-drug-to-treat-rare-aggressive-bile-duct-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digestive Disease Week, May 2-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digestive Disease Week (DDW), the annual meeting sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Society for Surgery of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digestive-disease-week-may-2-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/digestive-disease-week-may-2-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8,500 Steps A Day Could Be Sweet Spot For Preventing Weight Regain]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; About 8,500 steps a day may be the sweet spot for keeping weight off after dieting, new research shows.The findings &mdash; recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health &mdash; are also...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8500-steps-a-day-could-be-sweet-spot-for-preventing-weight-regain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8500-steps-a-day-could-be-sweet-spot-for-preventing-weight-regain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older Adults Have Fewer Regrets, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; Feeling regretful over something in your past?Odds are those feelings will fade over time, a new study says.Older adults experience less frustration when they think about past mistakes and missed chances, even though they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-have-fewer-regrets-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/older-adults-have-fewer-regrets-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Doctors Are Quitting At An Earlier Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; The reasons driving doctors to quit medicine have shifted in recent years, a new study says.Doctors now cite burnout, chronic workplace stress, the burden of red tape and unrealistic patient expectations as the top reasons...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-doctors-are-quitting-at-an-earlier-age/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-doctors-are-quitting-at-an-earlier-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharper Brains May Face Higher Depression Relapse Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; The relationship between depression and age-related brain decline might depend on a person&rsquo;s history with the mood disorder, a new study says.Researchers had thought that people experiencing &ldquo;brain fog&rdquo; from aging might be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sharper-brains-may-face-higher-depression-relapse-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sharper-brains-may-face-higher-depression-relapse-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; Extreme heat waves appear to be a trigger for asthma attacks, with nighttime heat proving particularly risky, a new study suggests.Hospitals in Baltimore see an increase in asthma-related ER cases in the weeks following heat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-heat-waves-increase-asthma-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nighttime-heat-waves-increase-asthma-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That Discount At The Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 11, 2026&mdash; Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal &mdash; with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars &mdash; the decision to accept it is complicated...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/that-discount-at-the-pharmacy-counter-may-pack-hidden-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/that-discount-at-the-pharmacy-counter-may-pack-hidden-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: More Than Nine in 10 Adults With Severe Obesity Receive No Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Despite a sharp uptick in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, most U.S. adults with severe obesity do not receive treatment, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-more-than-nine-in-10-adults-with-severe-obesity-receive-no-treatment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-more-than-nine-in-10-adults-with-severe-obesity-receive-no-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapeutic App for Tinnitus Improves Tinnitus-Related Distress]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Use of a therapeutic app for tinnitus that provides educational counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) results in substantial improvement in tinnitus-related distress, according to a study published online May 7 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapeutic-app-for-tinnitus-improves-tinnitus-related-distress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/therapeutic-app-for-tinnitus-improves-tinnitus-related-distress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Launches Plan To Curb Antidepressant 'Overprescription']]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; A new federal initiative aims to curb "overprescribing" of psychiatric medications while emphasizing holistic care.&ldquo;Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation&rsquo;s mental health crisis by addressing the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-launches-plan-to-curb-antidepressant-overprescription/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-launches-plan-to-curb-antidepressant-overprescription/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Bests GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for 12-Month Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) shows significantly greater weight loss and comorbidity remission compared with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) at 12 months, according to research presented at the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-bests-glp-1-receptor-agonists-for-12-month-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-bests-glp-1-receptor-agonists-for-12-month-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher-Dose Ivermectin No Better Than Standard Dose for Severe Scabies]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- For adults with severe scabies, higher-dose ivermectin plus permethrin is not superior to standard-dose ivermectin plus permethrin, according to a study published in the May 7 issue of the New England Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-dose-ivermectin-no-better-than-standard-dose-for-severe-scabies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-dose-ivermectin-no-better-than-standard-dose-for-severe-scabies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Legume, Soy Intake Linked to Lower Risk for Hypertension]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- High legume and soy consumption is associated with a lower risk for hypertension, according to a review and meta-analysis published online May 7 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention &amp; Health.Michael Metoudi, R.D., from Plant-Based...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-legume-soy-intake-linked-to-lower-risk-for-hypertension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-legume-soy-intake-linked-to-lower-risk-for-hypertension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incidence of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma High in Caribbean-Born]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- The incidence of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), which is caused by human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection, typically acquired through mother-to-child transmission, is highest among Caribbean-born...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-adult-t-cell-leukemialymphoma-high-in-caribbean-born/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/incidence-of-adult-t-cell-leukemialymphoma-high-in-caribbean-born/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Removing Universal Hep B Shot Likely to Increase Neonatal Infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026-- Replacing universal vaccination with a targeted birth-dose vaccine recommendation for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the United States will likely increase neonatal infections, according to a study published online April 27 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/removing-universal-hep-b-shot-likely-to-increase-neonatal-infections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/removing-universal-hep-b-shot-likely-to-increase-neonatal-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant-Based Foods May Help Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; Everyday foods like beans, lentils and tofu may help lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.In a new study &mdash; published May 7 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention &amp; Health &mdash; people with higher legume intake were 16% less...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-foods-may-help-lower-risk-of-high-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/plant-based-foods-may-help-lower-risk-of-high-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; Stereotypes of autistic men in films and TV could be contributing to delayed autism diagnosis of women and non-binary people, a new study argues.Characters like Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory" and Raymond Babbitt in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tv-movies-offer-flawed-depictions-of-autism-add-to-delayed-diagnosis-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tv-movies-offer-flawed-depictions-of-autism-add-to-delayed-diagnosis-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; People hospitalized for opioid overdose have a higher rate of subsequent OD than previously thought, a new study says.Previously, it was estimated that about 6% of people who survived an opioid overdose wound up with a repeat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/opioid-od-survivors-have-triple-rate-of-repeat-overdoses-than-previously-estimated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/opioid-od-survivors-have-triple-rate-of-repeat-overdoses-than-previously-estimated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; So-called &ldquo;super shoes&rdquo; have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at races and events.But this advanced footwear technology (AFT) might have a darker...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/super-shoes-might-increase-risk-of-running-injuries-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/super-shoes-might-increase-risk-of-running-injuries-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026&mdash; Exposure therapy can successfully protect preschool children from peanut allergies, a new study says.Children ages 1 to 3 fed small amounts of peanut daily slowly became accustomed to them, researchers reported May 6 in The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-therapy-can-successfully-ease-peanut-allergies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exposure-therapy-can-successfully-ease-peanut-allergies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Medicare Option For Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 (Health Day News) &mdash; Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month.It&rsquo;s a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-new-medicare-option-for-weight-loss-drugs-what-older-americans-should-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-new-medicare-option-for-weight-loss-drugs-what-older-americans-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2017 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Primary Care Visit Rates, Access in Older Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Across Medicare beneficiaries, primary care visit rates and access decreased from 2017 to 2023, and telemedicine accounted for a small proportion of visits, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2017-to-2023-saw-decrease-in-primary-care-visit-rates-access-in-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/2017-to-2023-saw-decrease-in-primary-care-visit-rates-access-in-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of Water Bead Ingestions Jumped in Young Children in Recent Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Water bead ingestions among young children increased substantially from 2019 to 2024, according to a study published online April 30 in Academic Pediatrics.Meg Meagher, from Nationwide Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-water-bead-ingestions-jumped-in-young-children-in-recent-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/number-of-water-bead-ingestions-jumped-in-young-children-in-recent-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 as WHO Says Risk Is Low]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; As an investigation continues into a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers and sickened five on an ocean liner, the World Health Organization (WHO) says the odds ofbroader spread are low."At this time, the risk...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak-kills-3-as-who-says-risk-is-low/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreak-kills-3-as-who-says-risk-is-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Metabolic, Bariatric Surgeries]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- The number of metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures in the United States dropped below 200,000 in 2024 for the first time since 2020, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-metabolic-bariatric-surgeries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-metabolic-bariatric-surgeries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASMBS: Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Boosts Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Preoperative weight loss with medications does not meaningfully diminish the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-after-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-boosts-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asmbs-metabolic-bariatric-surgery-after-glp-1-receptor-agonist-use-boosts-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise, Nutrition-Based Prehabilitation Programs Beneficial for Surgical Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Exercise and nutrition-based prehabilitation programs reduce length of stay (LOS) and complications in patients undergoing surgery, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American College of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-nutrition-based-prehabilitation-programs-beneficial-for-surgical-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/exercise-nutrition-based-prehabilitation-programs-beneficial-for-surgical-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrated Polygenic Risk Scores ID Risk for Eight Cardiovascular Conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- Integrated polygenic risk scores (PRS) can estimate the risk for eight cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Anika Misra, from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/integrated-polygenic-risk-scores-id-risk-for-eight-cardiovascular-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/integrated-polygenic-risk-scores-id-risk-for-eight-cardiovascular-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mRNA-1010 Superior to Standard-Dose Vaccine for Preventing Flu]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- For adults aged 50 years or older, an investigational messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccine (mRNA-1010) is superior to standard-dose licensed vaccines for preventing influenza-like illness, according to a study published in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mrna-1010-superior-to-standard-dose-vaccine-for-preventing-flu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mrna-1010-superior-to-standard-dose-vaccine-for-preventing-flu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Causal Link Found for Aluminum-Adjuvanted Vaccines, Serious Health Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- No causal association appears to exist between aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines and serious or long-term health outcomes, according to research published online May 6 in The BMJ.Pamela Doyon-Plourde, from the Public Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-for-aluminum-adjuvanted-vaccines-serious-health-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-for-aluminum-adjuvanted-vaccines-serious-health-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switching Organ Types Across Consecutive Transplant Surgeries Tied to Elevated Mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- One-year mortality rates are increased when transplant surgeons switch between different organ types in consecutive surgeries, according to a study published online April 30 in Nature Human Behaviour.Jiayi Liu, from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/switching-organ-types-across-consecutive-transplant-surgeries-tied-to-elevated-mortality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/switching-organ-types-across-consecutive-transplant-surgeries-tied-to-elevated-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most First-Time Psych Hospitalizations Followed by Readmission or Long-Term Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026-- About 95 percent of adults with first-time psychiatric hospitalization have further contact with hospital-based psychiatry, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in European Psychiatry.Julie Nordgaard, M.D., Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-first-time-psych-hospitalizations-followed-by-readmission-or-long-term-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-first-time-psych-hospitalizations-followed-by-readmission-or-long-term-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious State]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; A new study is challenging what we know about the unconscious brain.Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found the brain may continue processing language &mdash; even under general anesthesia."Our findings show that the brain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-study-suggests-the-brain-can-continue-learning-while-in-an-unconscious-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-study-suggests-the-brain-can-continue-learning-while-in-an-unconscious-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every 1,000 Steps After Surgery Cuts Complication Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; People recovering from surgery have an easy way to boost their odds of a successful recuperation &mdash; take a stroll.Every extra 1,000 steps a patient takes daily after surgery lowers their odds of complications, researchers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/every-1000-steps-after-surgery-cuts-complication-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/every-1000-steps-after-surgery-cuts-complication-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class of Migraine Drug Has Added Benefit: Reduced Glaucoma Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; A class of drugs taken to prevent migraines might help people avoid glaucoma as well, a new study says.People taking CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing glaucoma, compared to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head Impacts May Disrupt Gut Health Even Without Concussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; Hard hits taken by football players jar more than just their brains, a new study says.Head impacts appear to disrupt players&rsquo; gut microbiome, the colony of bacteria and organisms in the GI tract that help regulate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/head-impacts-may-disrupt-gut-health-even-without-concussion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/head-impacts-may-disrupt-gut-health-even-without-concussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class of Migraine Drug, CGRP Inhibitors, Has Added Benefit: Reduced Glaucoma Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 &mdash; A class of drugs taken to prevent migraines might help people avoid glaucoma as well, a new study says.<br />
People taking CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing glaucoma...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-cgrp-inhibitors-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/class-of-migraine-drug-cgrp-inhibitors-has-added-benefit-reduced-glaucoma-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying and Politics Fuel Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash; More than a third of LGBTQ+ young people have seriously considered suicide in the past year, driven by bullying from both peers and politicians, a new survey has found.About 36% of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults seriously...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-and-politics-fuel-suicide-risk-for-lgbtq-teens-and-young-adults-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-and-politics-fuel-suicide-risk-for-lgbtq-teens-and-young-adults-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States Eye Aid to Prop Up Distressed Hospitals Amid Federal Medicaid Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, May 7, 2026&mdash;At Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, just outside Los Angeles, patients on gurneys line the hallways of the emergency department waiting for care, and overflow mental health patients are consigned to outdoor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-eye-aid-to-prop-up-distressed-hospitals-amid-federal-medicaid-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-eye-aid-to-prop-up-distressed-hospitals-amid-federal-medicaid-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Auvelity for Alzheimer Disease-Related Agitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of Auvelity (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and bupropion hydrochloride) extended-release tablets to treat adults with agitation associated with dementia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-auvelity-for-alzheimer-disease-related-agitation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-auvelity-for-alzheimer-disease-related-agitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fathers' Deaths in Child's Early Years Largely Preventable]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- Fathers' deaths in the first five years of their child's life are mostly preventable and due to nonnatural causes, according to a research letter published online May 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.Craig F. Garfield, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fathers-deaths-in-childs-early-years-largely-preventable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fathers-deaths-in-childs-early-years-largely-preventable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored Vapes for Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes ("vapes") for adults 21 and over.The move comes amid news of President Donald Trump reportedly pressing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-fruit-flavored-vapes-for-adults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-authorizes-fruit-flavored-vapes-for-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Elevated in Children With Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is higher in children with epilepsy, and co-occurring ASD in epilepsy is associated with an elevated rate of intellectual disability, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-elevated-in-children-with-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-autism-spectrum-disorder-elevated-in-children-with-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Targeted Therapies Effective for Migraine Prophylaxis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- For chronic migraine, most calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeted therapies are probably effective for prophylaxis, according to a review published online May 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Malahat Khalili...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-targeted-therapies-effective-for-migraine-prophylaxis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-targeted-therapies-effective-for-migraine-prophylaxis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial Meniscectomy for Degenerative Tear Shows No Benefit at 10 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- For adults with degenerative median meniscal tear without radiographic evidence of established osteoarthritis, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy does not improve patients' symptoms or function at 10 years, according to a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/partial-meniscectomy-for-degenerative-tear-shows-no-benefit-at-10-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/partial-meniscectomy-for-degenerative-tear-shows-no-benefit-at-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immunotherapy May Protect Against Bladder Removal With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- Pembrolizumab combined with gemcitabine-based chemoradiation is feasible and effective in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), according to a brief report published online April 6 in European Urology. Minas...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/immunotherapy-may-protect-against-bladder-removal-with-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/immunotherapy-may-protect-against-bladder-removal-with-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Be Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026-- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may be a potential novel treatment for alcohol use disorder, according to a study published in the May 2 issue of The Lancet.Mette Kruse Klausen, M.D., from Copenhagen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor-agonists-may-be-treatment-for-alcohol-use-disorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor-agonists-may-be-treatment-for-alcohol-use-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edibles + Alcohol Combo Poses Driving Risks Missed by Sobriety Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; A new study is raising questions about what roadside sobriety tests actually detect &mdash; and what they might miss.Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, studied how...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/edibles-alcohol-combo-poses-driving-risks-missed-by-sobriety-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/edibles-alcohol-combo-poses-driving-risks-missed-by-sobriety-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VR Training Helps Autistic People Navigate Police Encounters]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; People with autism find interactions with police officers to be difficult, if not harrowing.They struggle to read social cues and can behave restlessly, increasing the risk that a police encounter might escalate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vr-training-helps-autistic-people-navigate-police-encounters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/vr-training-helps-autistic-people-navigate-police-encounters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight Loss Surgeries Fall More Than 20% As Patients Turn To GLP-1 Meds, Experts Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; The number of weight-loss surgery procedures in the United States is dropping rapidly in the face of cutting-edge drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says.These procedures dropped by more than 20% between 2022 and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgeries-fall-more-than-20-as-patients-turn-to-glp-1-meds-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/weight-loss-surgeries-fall-more-than-20-as-patients-turn-to-glp-1-meds-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children Living Near Gas Stations Have Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; Children who live near a gas station are more likely to develop leukemia or other childhood cancers, a new study says.Living within 250 meters (820 feet) of a gas station raises childhood cancer risk, and the risk increases...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-living-near-gas-stations-have-higher-cancer-risk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-living-near-gas-stations-have-higher-cancer-risk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Psych Ward Stay Signals Long-Term Mental Health Struggles For Nearly All Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; A first-time psychiatric admission usually marks the beginning of a long-term struggle with mental illness, a new study says.About 95% of patients return to mental health services in one way or another within two decades of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-psych-ward-stay-signals-long-term-mental-health-struggles-for-nearly-all-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-psych-ward-stay-signals-long-term-mental-health-struggles-for-nearly-all-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Melatonin Shouldn't Be A Bedtime Go-To For Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; If your child has trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. And when a child does not sleep well, it can affect everyone&rsquo;s sleep in the home. Many families are looking for a simple solution, and melatonin often feels like...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-melatonin-shouldnt-be-a-bedtime-go-to-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-melatonin-shouldnt-be-a-bedtime-go-to-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHS' Healthy Food Agenda Puts Hospitals On Notice About Patients' Meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026&mdash; Complaints about hospital food are certainly not new, and Jell-O and fruit juice are often the butt of related jokes. But the Trump administration has recently upped the ante.It is urging the public to report hospitals and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hhs-healthy-food-agenda-puts-hospitals-on-notice-about-patients-meals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hhs-healthy-food-agenda-puts-hospitals-on-notice-about-patients-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAD: Many Continue to Believe Tanning Myths, Seek Skincare Advice on Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Many Americans still engage in risky sun behaviors driven by misinformation, social media, and persistent tanning myths, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).The annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-many-continue-to-believe-tanning-myths-seek-skincare-advice-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aad-many-continue-to-believe-tanning-myths-seek-skincare-advice-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly Half of Women Misunderstand Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Many women are unsure about when to start mammogram screening for breast cancer, according to a survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-women-misunderstand-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nearly-half-of-women-misunderstand-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Issues Stay, Keeping Abortion Pill Mifepristone Available by Mail For Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. issued an order Monday that allows patients to continue accessing abortion pill, mifepristone, by mail, for now.The one-sentence order pauses a Friday ruling from the U.S. Court of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-issues-stay-keeping-abortion-pill-mifepristone-available-by-mail-for-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-issues-stay-keeping-abortion-pill-mifepristone-available-by-mail-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASBrS: Intensive Resistance Training Boosts Function After Breast Cancer Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- A three-month supervised resistance training regimen yields meaningful functional gains in patients with breast cancer, regardless of surgical management of the breast and axilla, according to a study presented at the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-intensive-resistance-training-boosts-function-after-breast-cancer-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-intensive-resistance-training-boosts-function-after-breast-cancer-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uterine Fibroid Prevalence May Be Lower Than Thought in Latina Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than previously estimated, according to a study published online April 7 in the American Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology.Erica E. Marsh, M.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uterine-fibroid-prevalence-may-be-lower-than-thought-in-latina-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uterine-fibroid-prevalence-may-be-lower-than-thought-in-latina-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Trajectories Identified in Preclinical Progression in Alzheimer Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Three trajectories of preclinical progression have been identified in Alzheimer disease, according to a study published online April 21 in Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia.Runpeng Li, Ph.D., from the University of Southern...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/three-trajectories-identified-in-preclinical-progression-in-alzheimer-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/three-trajectories-identified-in-preclinical-progression-in-alzheimer-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medications Affecting Cognition More Often Prescribed for Seniors in Nonoffice Settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Prescriptions for medications affecting cognition in older adults, such as antipsychotics, are disproportionately more likely to be initiated from settings other than doctors' offices, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-affecting-cognition-more-often-prescribed-for-seniors-in-nonoffice-settings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/medications-affecting-cognition-more-often-prescribed-for-seniors-in-nonoffice-settings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric
Disorders in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics is not associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders in offspring when accounting for familial factors, according to a study published online April 29 in The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: Combination Therapy Shows Efficacy for Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- For patients with Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), a fixed-dose co-antibody therapy targeting interleukin-23p19 subunit and tumor necrosis factor-&alpha;, JNJ-78934804 (JNJ-4804), is efficacious, according to two studies...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-combination-therapy-shows-efficacy-for-crohn-disease-ulcerative-colitis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-combination-therapy-shows-efficacy-for-crohn-disease-ulcerative-colitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problem-Solving Strategy Boosts Mental Health in Young Adults With Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- A problem-solving skills training intervention is effective at reducing depression and anxiety in young adults newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Network Open.Katie A. Devine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problem-solving-strategy-boosts-mental-health-in-young-adults-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/problem-solving-strategy-boosts-mental-health-in-young-adults-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Million U.S. Individuals Estimated to Use Magic Mushrooms in Past Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026-- An estimated 8 million Americans have used magic mushrooms (psilocybin) in the past year, according to a research letter published online April 21 in The American Journal of Psychiatry.Kevin H. Yang, M.D., from the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8-million-us-individuals-estimated-to-use-magic-mushrooms-in-past-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/8-million-us-individuals-estimated-to-use-magic-mushrooms-in-past-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Hypnotics Not Linked to Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 -- Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics is not associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders in offspring when accounting for familial factors, according to a study published online April 29 in The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prenatal-exposure-to-benzodiazepines-z-hypnotics-not-linked-to-psychiatric-disorders-in-offspring-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newer Migraine Drugs Reduce Headache Days With Fewer Side Effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Chronic migraine can be difficult to treat &mdash; but new research is helping identify the most effective options.In a large new review, published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed 43 clinical trials...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newer-migraine-drugs-reduce-headache-days-with-fewer-side-effects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/newer-migraine-drugs-reduce-headache-days-with-fewer-side-effects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Warning Labels Might Help People Cut Back On Drinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Alcoholic beverages in the United States carry a warning label, but you&rsquo;d be forgiven if they leave little impression.In place since 1988, the label states the risks of drinking during pregnancy or while driving, along with a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-warning-labels-might-help-people-cut-back-on-drinking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-warning-labels-might-help-people-cut-back-on-drinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Drug Combo Effective Against Treatment-Resistant IBD, Trials Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; A new combination drug therapy could help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for whom other medicines have stopped working, according to a pair of new studies.The treatment combines two drugs already approved to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-combo-effective-against-treatment-resistant-ibd-trials-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-drug-combo-effective-against-treatment-resistant-ibd-trials-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic Can Curb Cravings in Alcohol Use Disorder, Landmark Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Ozempic can help people who are battling alcoholism, a major new clinical trial has concluded.People with alcohol use disorder taking semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) had significantly fewer heavy drinking days compared to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-can-curb-cravings-in-alcohol-use-disorder-landmark-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ozempic-can-curb-cravings-in-alcohol-use-disorder-landmark-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US on the Brink of Losing Measles-free Status, Study Warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; The United States is moving quickly toward losing its status as a measles-free nation, a new study says.The nation has missed four of seven markers set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-on-the-brink-of-losing-measles-free-status-study-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-on-the-brink-of-losing-measles-free-status-study-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays in Visa Program Threaten Doctor Placements in Underserved Areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, May 5, 2026&mdash; Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn&rsquo;t rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delays-in-visa-program-threaten-doctor-placements-in-underserved-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/delays-in-visa-program-threaten-doctor-placements-in-underserved-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Puts Brakes on Abortion Pill Restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026 &mdash; The Supreme Court has temporarily stepped in to preserve nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, halting a lower court ruling that would have made the medication significantly harder to obtain.<br />
Justice...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-puts-brakes-on-abortion-pill-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/supreme-court-puts-brakes-on-abortion-pill-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Large TB Outbreaks Identified in 23 States During 2017 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Fifty large tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks were identified in 23 states during 2017 to 2023, mainly involving U.S.-born persons, according to research published in the April 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/50-large-tb-outbreaks-identified-in-23-states-during-2017-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/50-large-tb-outbreaks-identified-in-23-states-during-2017-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Dupixent for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Young Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of children (aged 2 to 11 years) with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).This approval expands the previous approval for adults and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-dupixent-for-chronic-spontaneous-urticaria-in-young-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-dupixent-for-chronic-spontaneous-urticaria-in-young-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Green Lights Expanded Access to Pancreatic Cancer Drug, Daraxonrasib]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted expanded access for the use of an experimental pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib.This means the drug will be available for early access to those who previously received...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-expanded-access-to-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-green-lights-expanded-access-to-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASBrS: Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Safe, Effective in Early Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- For patients with early-stage breast cancer, robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (rNSM) is as safe and effective as open NSM, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, held...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-robotic-nipple-sparing-mastectomy-safe-effective-in-early-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asbrs-robotic-nipple-sparing-mastectomy-safe-effective-in-early-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HRS: Atrial Arrhythmia Recurrence Lower in Persistent A-Fib With Pulsed Field Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmics]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- For patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, receipt of pulsed field ablation (PFA) is associated with a significantly lower risk for recurrence of atrial arrhythmia compared with antiarrhythmic-drug therapy receipt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hrs-atrial-arrhythmia-recurrence-lower-in-persistent-a-fib-with-pulsed-field-ablation-versus-antiarrhythmics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hrs-atrial-arrhythmia-recurrence-lower-in-persistent-a-fib-with-pulsed-field-ablation-versus-antiarrhythmics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients Wait About 50 Days on Average for First Visit to Neurologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Wait times for new neurologist appointments are about 50 days on average and vary by sex, neurologic conditions, and insurance type and geographic-level variables, according to a study published online April 29 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-wait-about-50-days-on-average-for-first-visit-to-neurologist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/patients-wait-about-50-days-on-average-for-first-visit-to-neurologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuous Glucose Monitoring Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves blood glucose management in adults with type 2 diabetes managed with basal insulin, according to a study published online April 23 in The Lancet Diabetes &amp;amp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-glucose-monitoring-improves-blood-glucose-control-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/continuous-glucose-monitoring-improves-blood-glucose-control-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maternal RSV Vaccination, Infant Nirsevimab Immunization Safe, Effective]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026-- Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and infant nirsevimab immunization, administered alone or sequentially, are safe and effective, according to a study published online May 4 in Pediatrics.Christina A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-rsv-vaccination-infant-nirsevimab-immunization-safe-effective/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/maternal-rsv-vaccination-infant-nirsevimab-immunization-safe-effective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Misinformation Adding To Americans' Skin Cancer Risk, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; Misinformation is putting more than 16 million Americans at increased risk for skin cancer, a new American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey has concluded.Nearly 3 in 5 Americans (57%) regularly use sunscreen, the annual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-misinformation-adding-to-americans-skin-cancer-risk-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-misinformation-adding-to-americans-skin-cancer-risk-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Videos, Easy Access Raise Risk of Teen Inhalant Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; New research is raising alarms about inhalants, which are often portrayed online as harmless while puttingteens at real risk.Two new studies point to a troubling pattern: Younger teens, especially girls, may be more...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-videos-easy-access-raise-risk-of-teen-inhalant-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/social-media-videos-easy-access-raise-risk-of-teen-inhalant-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fitspirational' Posts Can Be More Harmful Than Motivational, Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; Social media is filled with posts about exercising and clean eating that are meant to inspire folks and encourage healthier habits.But these "fitspirational&rdquo; posts can do more harm than good with their depictions of idealized...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fitspirational-posts-can-be-more-harmful-than-motivational-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fitspirational-posts-can-be-more-harmful-than-motivational-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgeon Multitasking Increases Death Risk Of Organ Transplantees]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; People undergoing transplants do better if their surgeon isn&rsquo;t forced to multitask during their daily operations, a new study shows.Death rates among transplant patients increase by 15% when surgeons switch between different...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgeon-multitasking-increases-death-risk-of-organ-transplantees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/surgeon-multitasking-increases-death-risk-of-organ-transplantees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents’ Stress Tied to Children’s Mental Health, New Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; Allison Tomlin, a mom of two boys in Hilliard, Ohio, knows what it&rsquo;s like to worry about kids&rsquo; mental health &mdash; and how hard it is for parents to find the right approach.&ldquo;A lot of times, parents are so focused on the fix that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-stress-tied-to-childrens-mental-health-new-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/parents-stress-tied-to-childrens-mental-health-new-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Natural Disasters Strike, Another Crisis Hits Those Recovering From Opioid Addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, May 4, 2026&mdash; A day after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, Toni Brewer had no power or water. The storm had strewn fallen trees across most roads, wiped out phone and internet communications...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/when-natural-disasters-strike-another-crisis-hits-those-recovering-from-opioid-addiction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/when-natural-disasters-strike-another-crisis-hits-those-recovering-from-opioid-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Adults Interested in, but Lack Knowledge About, Brain Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- U.S. adults show strong interest in brain health, but very few report knowing a lot about ways to maintain a healthly brain, according to a special report, Brain Health in America, published as part of the 2026 Alzheimer's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-adults-interested-in-but-lack-knowledge-about-brain-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-adults-interested-in-but-lack-knowledge-about-brain-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive Affect Treatment Outperforms Negative Affect Treatment in Depression, Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Positive affect treatment (PAT) engaging reward systems yields a greater improvement on clinical status than negative affect treatment (NAT) for adults with severely low positive affect and moderate-to-severe depression or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/positive-affect-treatment-outperforms-negative-affect-treatment-in-depression-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/positive-affect-treatment-outperforms-negative-affect-treatment-in-depression-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Recalls Several Ghirardelli Powdered Beverages Over Potential Contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 &mdash; Several powdered beverage mixes by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company are being recalled due to possible concerns of Salmonella contamination.Ghirardelli issued the recall out of caution following a previous recall of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-recalls-several-ghirardelli-powdered-beverages-over-potential-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-recalls-several-ghirardelli-powdered-beverages-over-potential-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Dilanubicel to Single-Unit Cord-Blood Transplantation Has Favorable Safety Profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Adding dilanubicel, a cryopreserved, cord blood (CB)-derived, non-human leukocyte antigen-matched expanded progenitor cell product generated from pooled donors, to single-unit cord-blood transplantation (CBT) has a favorable...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adding-dilanubicel-to-single-unit-cord-blood-transplantation-has-favorable-safety-profile/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adding-dilanubicel-to-single-unit-cord-blood-transplantation-has-favorable-safety-profile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Model IDs Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma at Prediagnostic Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- An artificial intelligence (AI) model surpasses radiologists for detecting pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) at its visually occult prediagnostic stage, according to a study published online April 28 in Gut.Sovanlal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-ids-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma-at-prediagnostic-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-ids-pancreatic-ductal-adenocarcinoma-at-prediagnostic-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy + Meds Recommended Over Meds Alone for Insomnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Combination treatment of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) plus insomnia medication is recommended over insomnia medication alone for adults with chronic insomnia disorder, according to a clinical practice...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-meds-recommended-over-meds-alone-for-insomnia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-meds-recommended-over-meds-alone-for-insomnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LFSPRO Model Shows Superior Discrimination for Li-Fraumeni Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- LFSPRO, a Mendelian, family history-based model that estimates an individual's probability of harboring a deleterious TP53 variant, shows superior discrimination to Chompret criteria for Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), according...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lfspro-model-shows-superior-discrimination-for-li-fraumeni-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lfspro-model-shows-superior-discrimination-for-li-fraumeni-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Intensity Exercise After Breast Cancer Surgery Helps Speed Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; After breast cancer surgery, many women are told to limit how much &mdash; and how soon &mdash; they exercise."Traditional guidelines question how soon women treated for breast cancer can exercise and how much weight they can safely lift...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-intensity-exercise-after-breast-cancer-surgery-helps-speed-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/high-intensity-exercise-after-breast-cancer-surgery-helps-speed-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Causal Link Found Between Celiac Disease and Antibiotic Exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026-- Individuals with celiac disease (CD) are more often exposed to antibiotics before their diagnosis, but data suggest heightened surveillance rather than causality may contribute to the observed patterns, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-between-celiac-disease-and-antibiotic-exposure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/no-causal-link-found-between-celiac-disease-and-antibiotic-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Offers Third Candidate For Surgeon General After Pulling Dr. Casey Means' Nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; The White House has hit the reset button on its search for the next U.S. surgeon general.President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is withdrawing the nomination of Dr. Casey Means and tapping Dr. Nicole Saphier to s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-offers-third-candidate-for-surgeon-general-after-pulling-dr-casey-means-nomination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trump-offers-third-candidate-for-surgeon-general-after-pulling-dr-casey-means-nomination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antibiotics Not Linked To Celiac Disease Risk, Study Argues]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; Antibiotics don&rsquo;t appear to increase a person&rsquo;s risk of developing celiac disease, a new study says.Patients with celiac disease had a 24% higher odds of antibiotic use compared to healthy siblings or members of the general pub...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-not-linked-to-celiac-disease-risk-study-argues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/antibiotics-not-linked-to-celiac-disease-risk-study-argues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senses, Not Muscles, Key to Speech Recovery After Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; A stroke victim&rsquo;s senses might matter as much as their muscles as they work to relearn how to talk, a new study says.Previously, experts thought that remembering the facial movements involved in speech was primarily the role of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/senses-not-muscles-key-to-speech-recovery-after-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/senses-not-muscles-key-to-speech-recovery-after-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confusion Continues Over Age To Start Breast Cancer Screening, Survey Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; Many women might start breast cancer screening later than recommended because they aren&rsquo;t up to date on the latest guidelines, a new survey says.Updated guidelines issued in 2024 lowered the age to start getting mammograms to 4...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/confusion-continues-over-age-to-start-breast-cancer-screening-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/confusion-continues-over-age-to-start-breast-cancer-screening-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Knee Surgery Doesn't Help, Might Actually Make Things Worse, Clinical Trial Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; One of the world&rsquo;s most common knee surgeries doesn&rsquo;t help patients, and might even make matters worse, a new study says.A torn meniscus &mdash; the cartilage inside a knee &mdash; can cause pain, swelling and difficulty moving the joint.A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-knee-surgery-doesnt-help-might-actually-make-things-worse-clinical-trial-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/common-knee-surgery-doesnt-help-might-actually-make-things-worse-clinical-trial-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[States Rush To Figure Out How To Enforce Trump's Medicaid Work Requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, May 1, 2026&mdash; State officials remain unsure how to enforce a requirement for many adult Medicaid enrollees to show they&rsquo;re working &mdash; even as one state launches its program this week.They&rsquo;re taking a variety of approaches to the job, includi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-rush-to-figure-out-how-to-enforce-trumps-medicaid-work-requirements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/states-rush-to-figure-out-how-to-enforce-trumps-medicaid-work-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Permits Expanded Access for Investigational Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 01, 2026 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that it issued a &ldquo;safe to proceed&rdquo; letter to Revolution Medicines, allowing the sponsor to initiate an expanded access treatment protocol (EAP) for its...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-permits-expanded-access-for-investigational-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-permits-expanded-access-for-investigational-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGA Clinical Practice Update Provided for Diagnosis, Treatment of Hemorrhoids]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Dietary and lifestyle modifications are reasonable first-line therapies for symptomatic hemorrhoids, according to a clinical practice update issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aga-clinical-practice-update-provided-for-diagnosis-treatment-of-hemorrhoids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aga-clinical-practice-update-provided-for-diagnosis-treatment-of-hemorrhoids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves Once-Daily Idvynso Tablet for Treating HIV]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Idvynso (doravirine/islatravir), a new, once-daily, two-drug single tablet for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults to replace the current antiretroviral regimen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-once-daily-idvynso-tablet-for-treating-hiv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-approves-once-daily-idvynso-tablet-for-treating-hiv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cystatin C Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes Across Ejection Fraction Spectrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Cystatin C (CysC) is an independent risk factor for adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) across the ejection fraction (EF) spectrum, according to a study published online April 20 in Clinical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cystatin-c-tied-to-worse-heart-failure-outcomes-across-ejection-fraction-spectrum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cystatin-c-tied-to-worse-heart-failure-outcomes-across-ejection-fraction-spectrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Higher With FIT-DNA Than FIT]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening participation is higher among primary care patients from community health centers receiving fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-DNA compared with those receiving FIT, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/colorectal-cancer-screening-uptake-higher-with-fit-dna-than-fit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/colorectal-cancer-screening-uptake-higher-with-fit-dna-than-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Selected Complementary Health Approaches High in Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Use of selected complementary health approaches (CHA) is high among older adults, according to a study published online April 24 in the American Journal of Medicine.Dennis Mu&ntilde;oz-Vergara, D.V.M., M.P.H., from the Osher...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-selected-complementary-health-approaches-high-in-seniors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-selected-complementary-health-approaches-high-in-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction of HAART Partially Responsible for Resurgence in Syphilis]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Introduction of the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) drug regimen was partially responsible for the recent resurgence in syphilis in the United States, according to a study published online April 22 in Health...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/introduction-of-haart-partially-responsible-for-resurgence-in-syphilis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/introduction-of-haart-partially-responsible-for-resurgence-in-syphilis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Lower Dialysis Risk in CKD]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- For adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 or 4, lower dietary protein intake (DPI) is associated with lower dialysis risk, with no indication of nutritional harm, according to a study published online April 28...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dietary-protein-intake-linked-to-lower-dialysis-risk-in-ckd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/lower-dietary-protein-intake-linked-to-lower-dialysis-risk-in-ckd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple Myeloma Linked to Higher Risk for Hematologic Second Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) have a distinct pattern of second primary malignancy (SPM), with a markedly increased risk of hematologic SPMs, according to a review published online April 6 in Frontiers in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multiple-myeloma-linked-to-higher-risk-for-hematologic-second-cancers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/multiple-myeloma-linked-to-higher-risk-for-hematologic-second-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Legumes, Soy Products May Improve COPD Symptoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- Higher intake of legumes and soy products is associated with fewer chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms among former smokers, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in Chronic Obstructive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-legumes-soy-products-may-improve-copd-symptoms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eating-legumes-soy-products-may-improve-copd-symptoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adenotonsillectomy Improves Sleep Efficiency in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026-- For many children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), adenotonsillectomy (T&amp;A) improves sleep efficiency (SE) and resolves OSA, according to a study published online April 12 in Laryngoscope: Investigative...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-improves-sleep-efficiency-in-pediatric-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/adenotonsillectomy-improves-sleep-efficiency-in-pediatric-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Medical Guidelines Urge More Fiber, Less Bathroom Scrolling on Your Phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; On Wednesday, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released updated guidelines aimed at modern bathroom habits and dietary trends that could be making hemorrhoids and constipation worse.The message from d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-medical-guidelines-urge-more-fiber-less-bathroom-scrolling-on-your-phone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-medical-guidelines-urge-more-fiber-less-bathroom-scrolling-on-your-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep and Anxiety Medications in Pregnancy Appear to Pose Little Harm]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Insomnia and anxiety are very common during pregnancy &mdash; and for some moms, sedatives are prescribed to help manage the symptoms.Now, a large new study, published in The BMJ, offers some reassurance regarding the safety of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-and-anxiety-medications-in-pregnancy-appear-to-pose-little-harm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sleep-and-anxiety-medications-in-pregnancy-appear-to-pose-little-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Medicaid Work Mandate Debuting in Nebraska to Much Dismay]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Schmeeka Simpson of Omaha works as a patient navigator for the American Civil Liberties Union and an administrative assistant at Nebraskans for Peace, plus picks up shifts at a Dunkin&rsquo; shop.Still, even with three jobs, she...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-debuting-in-nebraska-to-much-dismay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-debuting-in-nebraska-to-much-dismay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prehabilitation Slashes Post-Op Complications By Half, Review Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash;Eating right and exercising prior to surgery dramatically reduces a person&rsquo;s odds of complications, a new study says.Such prehabilitation care cut patients&rsquo; post-op complications by almost half, researchers reported April...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prehabilitation-slashes-post-op-complications-by-half-review-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prehabilitation-slashes-post-op-complications-by-half-review-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasal Spray Flu Vaccines Create 'Battlefield' In Adults' Noses]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Nasal spray flu vaccines appear to work differently from traditional jabs, creating a battlefield in the nose for invading viruses, a new study says.The FluMist vaccine triggers an immune response directly in nasal tissue...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nasal-spray-flu-vaccines-create-battlefield-in-adults-noses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/nasal-spray-flu-vaccines-create-battlefield-in-adults-noses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Emotions Could Be Key To Quelling Chronic Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; People who struggle to understand their own emotions are more likely to have chronic pain disrupt their daily life, a new study says.People with alexithymia &mdash; difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions &mdash; tend to have g...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-emotions-could-be-key-to-quelling-chronic-pain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/understanding-emotions-could-be-key-to-quelling-chronic-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meth Caused 1 In 6 Heart Attacks Over A Decade, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 30, 2026&mdash; Methamphetamine played a role in 1 out of 6 heart attacks treated at a Northern California hospital, a new study says.These heart attacks occurred among younger adults with relatively good heart health, highlighting the r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meth-caused-1-in-6-heart-attacks-over-a-decade-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/meth-caused-1-in-6-heart-attacks-over-a-decade-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly News Roundup - April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDA Approves Foundayo: First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill Without Food or Water Restrictions<br />
In April, the FDA approved Eli Lilly&rsquo;s Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral GLP-1 agonist medicine for weight loss and maintenance in adults. It...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/monthly-news-roundup-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Few Patients With HIV Report Using Long-Acting Injectable ART]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Despite patients reporting preference for long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI-ART), few patients with HIV (PWH) report using LAI-ART, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Acquired...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-few-patients-with-hiv-report-using-long-acting-injectable-art/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/very-few-patients-with-hiv-report-using-long-acting-injectable-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis Increases Substantially With Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Prostate cancer overdiagnosis increases considerably with age due to competing mortality and is relatively low for younger men, according to a study published online April 22 in the International Journal of Cancer.Adam...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prostate-cancer-overdiagnosis-increases-substantially-with-age/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prostate-cancer-overdiagnosis-increases-substantially-with-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Academy of Neurology, April 18-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 18 to 22 in Chicago. Participants included clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in neurology. The conference highlighted...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-neurology-april-18-22/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-academy-of-neurology-april-18-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Tool May Help Identify ADHD in Kids Long Before Typical Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key TakeawaysMany children go years without a diagnosis of ADHD, missing opportunities for early interventionAn AI model can estimate a child's risk of developing ADHDEarly intervention is key to better academic, social and health outcomesWEDNESDAY...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-tool-may-help-identify-adhd-in-kids-long-before-typical-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-tool-may-help-identify-adhd-in-kids-long-before-typical-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevalence of Methamphetamine Acute Coronary Syndrome Is 14.8 Percent]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- The prevalence of methamphetamine-associated acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is 14.8 percent, and patients are generally younger men, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of the American Heart...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-methamphetamine-acute-coronary-syndrome-is-148-percent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/prevalence-of-methamphetamine-acute-coronary-syndrome-is-148-percent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAS: Balanced Crystalloid Fluid, 0.9 Percent Saline Comparable in Pediatric Septic Shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- For children treated for suspected septic shock, the incidence of death, new renal-replacement therapy, or persistent kidney dysfunction is similar with fluid resuscitation administered with balanced crystalloid fluid...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pas-balanced-crystalloid-fluid-09-percent-saline-comparable-in-pediatric-septic-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pas-balanced-crystalloid-fluid-09-percent-saline-comparable-in-pediatric-septic-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Moves to Real-Time Clinical Trial Patient Monitoring, Faster Drug Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to speed drug development and review by launching real-time clinical trials. The move could soon mean more options for patients who need life-saving medications.The a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-moves-to-real-time-clinical-trial-patient-monitoring-faster-drug-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-moves-to-real-time-clinical-trial-patient-monitoring-faster-drug-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic Risk Factors Associated With MASLD Identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism are independent metabolic risk factors (MRF) for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-risk-factors-associated-with-masld-identified/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-risk-factors-associated-with-masld-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allergic Rhinitis Could Lead to Hearing Impairment in Children, Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- Allergic rhinitis (AR) could lead to hearing impairment in children/adolescents, according to a study published online April 9 in Frontiers in Pediatrics.Shang Gao, from the Ningde Clinical Medical College of Fujian...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/allergic-rhinitis-could-lead-to-hearing-impairment-in-children-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/allergic-rhinitis-could-lead-to-hearing-impairment-in-children-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer Dialysis Times Associated With Better Survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026-- For adults undergoing maintenance in-center hemodialysis, longer dialysis times are associated with better survival, according to a study published in the June issue of KI Reports.Rachel Lasky, M.P.H., from the Renal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-dialysis-times-associated-with-better-survival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-dialysis-times-associated-with-better-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Association for Cancer Research, April 17-22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held this year from April 17 to 22 in San Diego, drawing participants from around the world, including scientists, cancer survivors, clinicians, allied health professionals, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-association-for-cancer-research-april-17-22/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-association-for-cancer-research-april-17-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Program Soothes Post-Trauma Stress In Injured Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; Car crashes, sports injuries, bad falls, severe burns and other sources of trauma can leave lasting scars in the minds of children and teens.Nearly half of children who&rsquo;ve experienced physical trauma suffer from lasting p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-program-soothes-post-trauma-stress-in-injured-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/online-program-soothes-post-trauma-stress-in-injured-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooled Umbilical Cord Blood Boosts Stem Cell Transplant Success, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; A new way of using umbilical cord blood &mdash; by pooling blood from multiple donors &mdash; could make it easier to receive a stem cell transplant for leukemia, a new study says.Nearly everyone in a small group of patients who rece...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pooled-umbilical-cord-blood-boosts-stem-cell-transplant-success-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pooled-umbilical-cord-blood-boosts-stem-cell-transplant-success-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Screening Safe For Families, Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; Screening for dementia and Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease can give seniors and their families advance warning to plan and prepare for oncoming decline.But there&rsquo;s also concern that a positive screening result might stress a family o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-screening-safe-for-families-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/dementia-screening-safe-for-families-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Defeat Can Worsen Chronic Pain, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026&mdash; U.K. resident Fiona McNiven can tell you how chronic pain can wear a person down, as she spent more than three decades battling muscle and neuropathic pain.&ldquo;It completely overtook my life,&rdquo; McNiven, 61, of Leeds, said in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-defeat-can-worsen-chronic-pain-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mental-defeat-can-worsen-chronic-pain-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Prevents Weight Regain After Tirzepatide Withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR), an investigational endoscopic procedure, may offer a safe, effective, and lasting way to maintain drug-free weight loss following glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-duodenal-mucosal-resurfacing-prevents-weight-regain-after-tirzepatide-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-duodenal-mucosal-resurfacing-prevents-weight-regain-after-tirzepatide-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children With Congenital Heart Disease May Face More Behavioral Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) may have a greater risk for developing behavioral problems during preschool, according to a study published online April 22 in Frontiers in Pediatrics.Andrew T.M. Chew...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-with-congenital-heart-disease-may-face-more-behavioral-problems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/children-with-congenital-heart-disease-may-face-more-behavioral-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: 1999 to 2023 Saw Rise in Rectal Cancer Deaths in Younger Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Rectal cancer is occurring earlier and killing younger adults faster, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026, held from May 2 to 5 in Chicago.Mythili Menon Pathiyil, M.D., from SUNY Upstate Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-1999-to-2023-saw-rise-in-rectal-cancer-deaths-in-younger-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-1999-to-2023-saw-rise-in-rectal-cancer-deaths-in-younger-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DDW: Late-Night Eating + Stress Negatively Impact Gut]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- The combination of stress and nighttime eating increases the likelihood of abnormal bowel habits, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026, held from May 2 to 5 in Chicago.Harika Dadigiri, M.D., from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-late-night-eating-stress-negatively-impact-gut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ddw-late-night-eating-stress-negatively-impact-gut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Model of Retinal Age Can Predict Clinical Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Retinal age, derived from a single fundus photograph, is a biomarker of clinical aging, according to a study published online April 8 in Communications Medicine.Takahiro Ninomiya, M.D., from the Tohoku University Graduate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-of-retinal-age-can-predict-clinical-aging/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ai-model-of-retinal-age-can-predict-clinical-aging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diabetes Risk After Vitamin D Supplement Varies by Apal Polymorphism in Prediabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- For adults with prediabetes, a reduction in the risk for diabetes is seen after supplementation with 4,000 IU/day of vitamin D3 among those carrying the AC and CC alleles of the Apal polymorphism, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diabetes-risk-after-vitamin-d-supplement-varies-by-apal-polymorphism-in-prediabetes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/diabetes-risk-after-vitamin-d-supplement-varies-by-apal-polymorphism-in-prediabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Looks at Outcomes of Endoscopic Surgery in Men With BPH, Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with preoperative overactive bladder (OAB) have higher postoperative storage symptoms despite comparable overall symptom improvement, according to a review published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-outcomes-of-endoscopic-surgery-in-men-with-bph-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-outcomes-of-endoscopic-surgery-in-men-with-bph-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictive Model Shows Moderate Performance for Psoriasis Relapse Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- A predictive model for psoriasis relapse risk demonstrates moderate performance, according to a study published online April 11 in Scientific Reports.Xiaoxue Zhang, from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/predictive-model-shows-moderate-performance-for-psoriasis-relapse-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/predictive-model-shows-moderate-performance-for-psoriasis-relapse-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography May Predict Diabetic Nephropathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- Nonperfusion area detected by swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) may predict diabetic nephropathy (DN) severity, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/swept-source-optical-coherence-tomography-angiography-may-predict-diabetic-nephropathy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/swept-source-optical-coherence-tomography-angiography-may-predict-diabetic-nephropathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deterioration in Cognitive Function Precedes CVD Events in Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026-- For older adults, deterioration in cognitive function is seen prior to cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Network Open.Swarna Vishwanath, Ph.D., from Monash...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/deterioration-in-cognitive-function-precedes-cvd-events-in-seniors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/deterioration-in-cognitive-function-precedes-cvd-events-in-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret to Surviving 'Perfect Mom' Posts on Social Media Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key TakeawaysMoms' mental health can be affected by idealized motherhood posts on social mediaAdding a dose of more realistic depictions can boost emotional healthMoms should aim for a healthy balance of content when scrollingTUESDAY, April 28, 2026...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/secret-to-surviving-perfect-mom-posts-on-social-media-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/secret-to-surviving-perfect-mom-posts-on-social-media-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Warns of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella in Backyard Flocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; A surge of Salmonella infections reported in 13 states has been linked to backyard poultry. Federal health officials warn that some of these cases involve superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotics.At least 34 p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-warns-of-antibiotic-resistant-salmonella-in-backyard-flocks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-warns-of-antibiotic-resistant-salmonella-in-backyard-flocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Delays Children's Health Insurance Expansion as Uninsured Rate Rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Like many parents, Tatiana Lafortune wants her children to get a good education, eat nutritious food and see a doctor when they&rsquo;re not feeling well.Public schools and her church&rsquo;s pantry help Lafortune accomplish the first...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/florida-delays-childrens-health-insurance-expansion-as-uninsured-rate-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/florida-delays-childrens-health-insurance-expansion-as-uninsured-rate-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic Syndrome Tied To Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; People with metabolic health problems might also have an increased risk of cancer, a new study says.People with advanced CKM (cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic) syndrome have up to a 30% increased risk of developing cancer, r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-syndrome-tied-to-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/metabolic-syndrome-tied-to-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Dentists Still Overprescribing Opioids Compared To Other Nations, Puerto Rico]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Folks getting a tooth pulled or a cavity drilled in the United States are still more likely to be prescribed powerful opioid painkillers, despite America&rsquo;s ongoing opioid crisis, a new study says.There was a 27% drop in den...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-dentists-still-overprescribing-opioids-compared-to-other-nations-puerto-rico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/us-dentists-still-overprescribing-opioids-compared-to-other-nations-puerto-rico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daylight Saving Time Fails to Boost Daily Steps, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Daylight saving time is thought to promote more outdoor activity by giving people an extra hour of sunshine in the evening prior to dusk.But a new study says that&rsquo;s just not so.There&rsquo;s no appreciable difference in people&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daylight-saving-time-fails-to-boost-daily-steps-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/daylight-saving-time-fails-to-boost-daily-steps-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mail-In Colon Cancer Test Kits Offer Affordable Screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 28, 2026&mdash; Mail-in DNA tests for colon cancer can extend easy, affordable cancer screening to people who are struggling to get by, a new study says.Patients at community health centers were more likely to participate in colon cancer s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mail-in-colon-cancer-test-kits-offer-affordable-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mail-in-colon-cancer-test-kits-offer-affordable-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launch of 988 Lifeline Tied to Drop in Suicides in Teens, Young Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- Launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was associated with significant reductions in expected suicide mortality among individuals aged 15 to 34 years, according to a research letter published online April 24 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/launch-of-988-lifeline-tied-to-drop-in-suicides-in-teens-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/launch-of-988-lifeline-tied-to-drop-in-suicides-in-teens-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combining Cannabinoid With Opioid Does Not Relieve Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- For patients with knee osteoarthritis, combining a cannabinoid medication with an opioid does not provide additional pain relief, according to a study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology.Katrina R. Hamilton...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combining-cannabinoid-with-opioid-does-not-relieve-pain-in-knee-osteoarthritis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/combining-cannabinoid-with-opioid-does-not-relieve-pain-in-knee-osteoarthritis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estrogen Patch Shortages Likely Driven By Empowered Women Seeking Relief, Expert Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; A new generation of empowered women could be driving the estrogen patch shortages now bedeviling the United States, the medical director of The Menopause Society told HealthDay TV.&ldquo;I think it's that women and clinicians and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-patch-shortages-likely-driven-by-empowered-women-seeking-relief-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/estrogen-patch-shortages-likely-driven-by-empowered-women-seeking-relief-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Risk Linked to Increased Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- Advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome stage, especially stages 3 and 4, is associated with increased cancer risk, according to a study published online April 27 in Circulation: Population Health and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/advanced-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-risk-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/advanced-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-risk-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physical Therapy May Be Beneficial for Chronic Low Back Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- For adults with chronic low back pain (cLBP), physical therapy (PT) may be beneficial as first-line therapy, according to a study published online April 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Julie M. Fritz, Ph.D., P.T...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-therapy-may-be-beneficial-for-chronic-low-back-pain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/physical-therapy-may-be-beneficial-for-chronic-low-back-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Improvement Seen in Cognitive Function With Exercise, Ibuprofen in Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- For adults with cancer receiving chemotherapy, an exercise intervention and low-dose ibuprofen improved some domains of cognitive function, according to a study published online April 20 in Cancer.Michelle C. Janelsins...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-improvement-seen-in-cognitive-function-with-exercise-ibuprofen-in-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/some-improvement-seen-in-cognitive-function-with-exercise-ibuprofen-in-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APOL1 Proteomic Risk Score Predicts Kidney Disease Progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- A nine-protein apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) Proteomic Risk Score (APRS) enables accurate prediction of kidney disease progression in APOL1 high-risk individuals, according to a study published online April 15 in Nature...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apol1-proteomic-risk-score-predicts-kidney-disease-progression/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/apol1-proteomic-risk-score-predicts-kidney-disease-progression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Sleep, Memory Disturbances]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026-- Adults with more severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are at risk for sleep and memory disturbances, according to a study published online April 21 in Dermatitis.Jo Anne Lim, M.D., from Universiti Sains Malaysia in Kelantan, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-sleep-memory-disturbances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/atopic-dermatitis-linked-to-sleep-memory-disturbances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss Gains FDA Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy to treat a rare form of inherited deafness.The treatment &mdash; called Otarmeni &mdash; offers a permanent sol...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-gains-fda-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-gains-fda-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss, Otarmeni, Gains FDA Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026 &mdash; In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy to treat a rare form of inherited deafness.<br />
The treatment &mdash; called Otarmeni &amp;mdash...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-otarmeni-gains-fda-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-gene-therapy-for-genetic-hearing-loss-otarmeni-gains-fda-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMS Extends Medicare's Short-Term Bridge Program for GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that its temporary program to cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity in Medicare, called the BALANCE model, will not launch as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2027. Instead, CMS is extending the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cms-extends-medicares-short-term-bridge-program-for-glp-1-obesity-drug-coverage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cms-extends-medicares-short-term-bridge-program-for-glp-1-obesity-drug-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood Glucose Monitors Improve Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; Type 2 diabetes patients who wear a continuous glucose monitor have better blood sugar control than those who rely on traditional finger-prick testing, a new study says.People equipped with a continuous glucose monitor (...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-glucose-monitors-improve-control-among-type-2-diabetes-patients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/blood-glucose-monitors-improve-control-among-type-2-diabetes-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regaining Weight After Quitting Your GLP-1 Drug? A Simple Procedure Might Help, Study Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; Regaining the weight you&rsquo;ve just lost is a major risk for anyone who decides to stop taking Ozempic or Zepbound.But an experimental outpatient gut procedure might help people transition off their GLP-1 weight loss drug wit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/regaining-weight-after-quitting-your-glp-1-drug-a-simple-procedure-might-help-study-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/regaining-weight-after-quitting-your-glp-1-drug-a-simple-procedure-might-help-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-Night Noshing Could Contribute To Stress-Related Bathroom Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; Late-night snacking could be worsening your stress-related bowel problems, a new study says.People who eat lots after 9 p.m. can be more than twice as likely to experience constipation and diarrhea, researchers will report a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-noshing-could-contribute-to-stress-related-bathroom-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/late-night-noshing-could-contribute-to-stress-related-bathroom-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Treatment Targets Unaddressed Major Symptom Of Depression Through Joy, Pleasure and Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 27, 2026&mdash; The most debilitating symptom of depression can be something that&rsquo;s actually absent &mdash; a void representing the inability to feel positive emotions or experience pleasure.That symptom &mdash; known clinically as anhedonia &mdash; affects...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-targets-unaddressed-major-symptom-of-depression-through-joy-pleasure-and-purpose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-targets-unaddressed-major-symptom-of-depression-through-joy-pleasure-and-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Pricier Olive Oil May Be Better For Your Brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY, April 26, 2026&mdash; When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil &mdash; the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet &mdash; has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-pricier-olive-oil-may-be-better-for-your-brain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/why-pricier-olive-oil-may-be-better-for-your-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Internal Signal to Stop Eating is More Complex Than Previously Thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, April 25, 2026&mdash; When your belly is full, your brain tells you to "stop eating."But how that signal works is more complex than scientists have understood &mdash; and they hope their discovery that it comes from an unexpected source could lead to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-internal-signal-to-stop-eating-is-more-complex-than-previously-thought/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/your-internal-signal-to-stop-eating-is-more-complex-than-previously-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Accelerates Action on Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Following Executive Order]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 24, 2026 -- President Trump on April 18 issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness, including devastating, complex, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-accelerates-action-on-treatments-for-serious-mental-illness-following-executive-order/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/fda-accelerates-action-on-treatments-for-serious-mental-illness-following-executive-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downstream Utilization Similar for In-Person, Virtual Neurology Visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Virtual neurology new outpatient visits are associated with similar downstream utilization as in-person visits, according to a study published online April 22 in Neurology.Chlo&eacute; E. Hill, M.D., from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/downstream-utilization-similar-for-in-person-virtual-neurology-visits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/downstream-utilization-similar-for-in-person-virtual-neurology-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple Antihypertensive Pill May Lower Incidence of Recurrent Stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, treatment with a once-daily pill containing three low-dose antihypertensive agents is associated with a lower incidence of recurrent stroke, according to a study published in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/triple-antihypertensive-pill-may-lower-incidence-of-recurrent-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/triple-antihypertensive-pill-may-lower-incidence-of-recurrent-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About One-Third of Children and Adolescents Use Dietary Supplements in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- About one-third of children and adolescents use dietary supplements in the United States, according to a study published online April 24 in Pediatrics Open Science.Brandy Recio, from the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-children-and-adolescents-use-dietary-supplements-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/about-one-third-of-children-and-adolescents-use-dietary-supplements-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less Than Half of Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder Receive Meds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Less than half of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive medications for OUD (MOUD) during pregnancy, according to a study published online April 22 in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.Silvia S. Martins, M.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-than-half-of-pregnant-women-with-opioid-use-disorder-receive-meds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-than-half-of-pregnant-women-with-opioid-use-disorder-receive-meds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proximal Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Beneficial for Obstructive Sleep Apnea]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (pHGNS) yields a clinically significant response versus control at month 7, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proximal-hypoglossal-nerve-stimulation-beneficial-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/proximal-hypoglossal-nerve-stimulation-beneficial-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognitive Impairment Linked to Worse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), cognitive impairment (CI) is associated with worse outcomes, according to a study published in the May issue of Kidney International Reports.H&eacute;l&egrave;ne Levassort, M.D., from the A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-impairment-linked-to-worse-outcomes-in-chronic-kidney-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cognitive-impairment-linked-to-worse-outcomes-in-chronic-kidney-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimal Sleep May Reduce Dementia Risk in Patients With Focal Epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Optimal sleep duration is associated with better executive function, with a significantly higher impact of optimal sleep among those with focal epilepsy, according to a study published online April 22 in Neurology.Xin You...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/optimal-sleep-may-reduce-dementia-risk-in-patients-with-focal-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/optimal-sleep-may-reduce-dementia-risk-in-patients-with-focal-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine Learning Predicts Asthma Risk in Children With Early-Life Atopic Dermatitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- Machine learning models can predict the risk for developing moderate-to-severe persistent asthma and allergic rhinitis in children diagnosed with early-life atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online April 17...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-predicts-asthma-risk-in-children-with-early-life-atopic-dermatitis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/machine-learning-predicts-asthma-risk-in-children-with-early-life-atopic-dermatitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behavioral Therapy + Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Best for Overactive Bladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026-- For older women, behavioral therapy (BT) reduces overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, with greater improvements seen in combination with transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/behavioral-therapy-transcutaneous-tibial-nerve-stimulation-best-for-overactive-bladder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/behavioral-therapy-transcutaneous-tibial-nerve-stimulation-best-for-overactive-bladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Tobacco Executive Takes CDC Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; A new hire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is drawing backlash from public health experts who worry about his influence in the industry.Stephen Sayle, named last month as the CDC&rsquo;s deputy dir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-tobacco-executive-takes-cdc-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-tobacco-executive-takes-cdc-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Plan Could Speed Medicare Coverage for Innovative Devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; A new proposal could make it easier for patients to access breakthrough medical devices through Medicare.On Thursday, federal regulators announced a plan they&rsquo;re calling RAPID.The goal? To better coordinate how the U.S. Foo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-plan-could-speed-medicare-coverage-for-innovative-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-plan-could-speed-medicare-coverage-for-innovative-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Burn Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; More than 207,000 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks are being pulled from shelves after users reported burns linked to the product, according to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The socks can b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heated-socks-sold-at-costco-recalled-after-burn-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/heated-socks-sold-at-costco-recalled-after-burn-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Measles Case of the Year Reported in New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Health officials in New Jersey are warning folks of possible measles exposure after confirming the state&rsquo;s first case of the year.The infection was found in a Hudson County resident who recently traveled abroad, NJ.com rep...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-measles-case-of-the-year-reported-in-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/first-measles-case-of-the-year-reported-in-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Guidelines Highlight Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Combining medications with behavioral therapy to treat chronic insomnia might not be best for all patients, a new practice guideline says.Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works best on its own, but can be c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-guidelines-highlight-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-guidelines-highlight-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing Pretend Provides Unexpected Benefits For Growing Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase: &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s pretend.&rdquo;Pretend play is seen as a harmless way for kids to have fun, but it might serve a very important role in their mental healt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/playing-pretend-provides-unexpected-benefits-for-growing-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/playing-pretend-provides-unexpected-benefits-for-growing-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Fun Pursuits Help Middle-Aged Folks Protect Brain Health, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Picking up an instrument. Taking a trip abroad. Going out to dinner with friends.All of these are pleasant activities that add spice to life.And they are also some of the most powerful ways to boost brain power and reduce o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-fun-pursuits-help-middle-aged-folks-protect-brain-health-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/these-fun-pursuits-help-middle-aged-folks-protect-brain-health-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye Photos Might Offer Early Warning Of Chronic Health Problems, AI Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; The eyes are the windows not only to the soul, but also to a person&rsquo;s health, a new study says.Premature aging of the retina could be a red flag for major diseases like diabetes or heart disease, researchers recently rep...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eye-photos-might-offer-early-warning-of-chronic-health-problems-ai-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eye-photos-might-offer-early-warning-of-chronic-health-problems-ai-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Survey Estimates 8 Million Americans Used Psilocybin in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is moving into the mainstream.As states move toward decriminalization and the public grows more curious about its medicinal potential, a landmark study reports that an e...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-survey-estimates-8-million-americans-used-psilocybin-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-survey-estimates-8-million-americans-used-psilocybin-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Motherhood Shield You From Stroke?]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, April 24, 2026&mdash; An old joke says having a large family will make you lose your mind, but research suggests the opposite might be true.Women who have more children may actually have a biological shield against strokes and vascular brain d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-motherhood-shield-you-from-stroke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/does-motherhood-shield-you-from-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hypertension Is Common in Post-9/11 Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Hypertension is common among post-9/11 veterans, with clinical hypertension seen in 44.9 percent, according to a study published online April 22 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Tiffany E. Chang, Ph.D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hypertension-is-common-in-post-911-veterans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hypertension-is-common-in-post-911-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Four in 10 Adults Not Up to Date on Measles Vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Substantial gaps in adult measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination exist, according to a study published online April 10 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.Sahithi Malireddy, from the University of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-four-in-10-adults-not-up-to-date-on-measles-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-than-four-in-10-adults-not-up-to-date-on-measles-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Live Births Tied to Lower Later Stroke Risk in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- A greater number of live births is associated with a decreased risk for stroke years later, according to a study published online March 18 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Senan Maher, from the University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-live-births-tied-to-lower-later-stroke-risk-in-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/more-live-births-tied-to-lower-later-stroke-risk-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Study Looks at Predictors of UV Radiation Exposure in High School Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For high school students, perceived higher costs of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) protection and greater tanning reward are independent predictors of lower sun-safe behavior, according to a study published online April 21...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-study-looks-at-predictors-of-uv-radiation-exposure-in-high-school-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-study-looks-at-predictors-of-uv-radiation-exposure-in-high-school-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked to Lung, Colorectal, Breast, Bladder, Hematopoietic Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Wildfire smoke (WFS) exposure is associated with an increased risk for certain cancers, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held from April 17 to 22 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-wildfire-smoke-exposure-linked-to-lung-colorectal-breast-bladder-hematopoietic-cancers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-wildfire-smoke-exposure-linked-to-lung-colorectal-breast-bladder-hematopoietic-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Identifies Low Sensitivity of Standard, Modified Two-Tiered Testing for Lyme Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For patients with early infection with Lyme disease (LD), standard and modified two-tiered testing (STTT and MTTT) diagnostic algorithms have low sensitivity, according to a study published online April 21 in the Journal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-low-sensitivity-of-standard-modified-two-tiered-testing-for-lyme-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-low-sensitivity-of-standard-modified-two-tiered-testing-for-lyme-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Intralesional Nivolumab Reduces Size of Precancerous Oral Lesions]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Intralesional nivolumab seems effective for reducing the size of precancerous oral lesions, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held from April 17 to 22...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-intralesional-nivolumab-reduces-size-of-precancerous-oral-lesions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-intralesional-nivolumab-reduces-size-of-precancerous-oral-lesions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Myocarditis in First Month of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Predictive of Fatality]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Patients who develop myocarditis (MC) within the first month of receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy are more likely to have MC fatality, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-myocarditis-in-first-month-of-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-therapy-predictive-of-fatality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-myocarditis-in-first-month-of-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-therapy-predictive-of-fatality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Game Training May Improve Guideline-Concordant Trauma Triage]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- A purpose-driven video game for emergency physicians may improve guideline-concordant trauma triage of seriously injured older adults, according to a study published online April 20 in the Journal of the American Medical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-may-improve-guideline-concordant-trauma-triage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-may-improve-guideline-concordant-trauma-triage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ketogenic Diet Cuts Proportion of Proinsulin Secreted in Type 2 Diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a ketogenic diet (KD) reduces the proportion of proinsulin secreted to a greater extent than a low-fat diet (LFD), according to a study published online April 21 in the Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ketogenic-diet-cuts-proportion-of-proinsulin-secreted-in-type-2-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ketogenic-diet-cuts-proportion-of-proinsulin-secreted-in-type-2-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cholesteatoma, Tympanic Membrane Perforation Linked to Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- Cholesteatoma and tympanic membrane perforation are associated with dementia, and the associations are attenuated with surgical treatment, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cholesteatoma-tympanic-membrane-perforation-linked-to-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cholesteatoma-tympanic-membrane-perforation-linked-to-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amyloid-Beta-Targeted MAbs Have Little Impact in MCI, Mild Alzheimer Disease Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer disease, amyloid-beta-targeted monoclonal antibodies have negligible or little effect, according to a study published online April 15 in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amyloid-beta-targeted-mabs-have-little-impact-in-mci-mild-alzheimer-disease-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/amyloid-beta-targeted-mabs-have-little-impact-in-mci-mild-alzheimer-disease-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnetic Seizure Therapy Noninferior to RUL-UB ECT for Major Depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026-- For adults with major depressive disorder, magnetic seizure therapy (MST) is noninferior to right unilateral ultra-brief pulse-width (RUL-UB) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for achieving remission of depression and has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/magnetic-seizure-therapy-noninferior-to-rul-ub-ect-for-major-depression/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/magnetic-seizure-therapy-noninferior-to-rul-ub-ect-for-major-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drop in NIH Funding Delays Thousands of Studies]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Many scientists are waiting much longer than usual for research funding and some projects are now on hold.The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation&rsquo;s largest funder of medical research, has fallen about $1 bil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drop-in-nih-funding-delays-thousands-of-studies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/drop-in-nih-funding-delays-thousands-of-studies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.K. Plans To Ban Cigarette Sales for Future Generations]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; The U.K. is taking steps to ensure young people can never legally buy cigarettes.Lawmakers approved a bill this week that will raise the legal age to purchase tobacco, The Associated Press reported.Under the plan, anyone b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uk-plans-to-ban-cigarette-sales-for-future-generations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/uk-plans-to-ban-cigarette-sales-for-future-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; A nationwide mental health hotline saved more lives than expected.A new study found that suicide rates among young people dropped after the launch of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, with thousands fewer deaths than r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/988-hotline-leads-to-fewer-suicides-among-young-people-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/988-hotline-leads-to-fewer-suicides-among-young-people-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Americans Worried About Brain Health, But Few Know How To Protect It]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Nearly all Americans are worried about their brain health as they age, ranking as important or more so than their physical health, a new Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association report says.However, they don&rsquo;t know what steps they can take...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-worried-about-brain-health-but-few-know-how-to-protect-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/most-americans-worried-about-brain-health-but-few-know-how-to-protect-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gene Cure For Inherited Deafness Effective, Long Lasting, Clinical Trial Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; A new gene therapy to treat inherited deafness produces a lasting cure, a new international study has found.The treatment, which targets the OTOF gene, restored hearing in 90% of participants, researchers reported April 2...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gene-cure-for-inherited-deafness-effective-long-lasting-clinical-trial-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gene-cure-for-inherited-deafness-effective-long-lasting-clinical-trial-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ER Study Finds Major Gaps in Measles Immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; As measles cases in California hit a seven-year high, new research suggests many adults are walking around without the protection they need.A nationwide study reveals that emergency departments are seeing a high volume of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-study-finds-major-gaps-in-measles-immunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/er-study-finds-major-gaps-in-measles-immunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IVF 'Add On' Procedure Doesn't Work, Evidence Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; A hormone therapy commonly offered to IVF patients to improve chances of pregnancy is really a waste of time, a new evidence review says.Injecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) into a woman&rsquo;s uterus bef...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Website Helps Dementia Patients And Caregivers Bond, Reminisce]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Seniors with dementia can easily lose touch with the loved ones caring for them, straining even once-close relationships as memories fade.But a new web-based tool is offering hope to both people with dementia and their c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/website-helps-dementia-patients-and-caregivers-bond-reminisce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/website-helps-dementia-patients-and-caregivers-bond-reminisce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Treatment Improves Survival for Aggressive Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026&mdash; Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has long been considered one of the most difficult types to fight. It is aggressive, often strikes women under age 40 and often resists standard treatments.Now, a global clinical trial...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Treatment, Dato-DXd, Improves Survival for Aggressive Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 &mdash; Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has long been considered one of the most difficult types to fight.It is aggressive, often strikes women under age 40 and often resists standard treatments.<br />
Now, a global...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-dato-dxd-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/new-treatment-dato-dxd-improves-survival-for-aggressive-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IVF 'Add On' Procedure With Hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Doesn't Work, Evidence Review Concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 &mdash; A hormone therapy commonly offered to IVF patients to improve chances of pregnancy is really a waste of time, a new evidence review says.<br />
Injecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) into a woman&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-with-hormone-human-chorionic-gonadotropin-hcg-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/ivf-add-on-procedure-with-hormone-human-chorionic-gonadotropin-hcg-doesnt-work-evidence-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American College of Physicians, April 16-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (Internal Medicine Meeting) was held from April 16 to 18 in San Francisco and was attended by internal medicine physicians, adult medicine specialists, subspecialists, medical students, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-college-of-physicians-april-16-18/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/american-college-of-physicians-april-16-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Unique Lung Cancer Trial Sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- There was a decrease in the number of unique sites where phase 1 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were conducted between 2020 and 2024, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-unique-lung-cancer-trial-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-2020-to-2024-saw-drop-in-number-of-unique-lung-cancer-trial-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESCMID: Treatment Failure Does Not Differ Between Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for Acute Sinusitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- For adults with acute sinusitis treated in the outpatient setting, there is no difference in treatment failure with standard-dose amoxicillin-clavulanate or standard-dose amoxicillin, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escmid-treatment-failure-does-not-differ-between-amoxicillin-amoxicillin-clavulanate-for-acute-sinusitis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/escmid-treatment-failure-does-not-differ-between-amoxicillin-amoxicillin-clavulanate-for-acute-sinusitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAN: Multimodal Lifestyle Intervention Consistently Improves Cognition in Early Dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- For patients with early Alzheimer disease and mild cognitive impairment, cognition is consistently improved with multimodal lifestyle interventions (MMLIs), while monoclonal antibodies (MABs) clear amyloid plaques but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aan-multimodal-lifestyle-intervention-consistently-improves-cognition-in-early-dementia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aan-multimodal-lifestyle-intervention-consistently-improves-cognition-in-early-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Model Analyzing CpG Methylation Predicts Origin of Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- A CpG-based methylation signature combined with ridge regression allows highly accurate multicancer classification in patients with cancers of unknown primary, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-model-analyzing-cpg-methylation-predicts-origin-of-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-model-analyzing-cpg-methylation-predicts-origin-of-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobramycin + Vancomycin No Better Than Vancomycin Alone for Surgical Site Infection Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- The combination of intrawound tobramycin and vancomycin powder is no better than vancomycin powder alone for reducing deep surgical site infection in patients with periarticular tibial fractures, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tobramycin-vancomycin-no-better-than-vancomycin-alone-for-surgical-site-infection-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tobramycin-vancomycin-no-better-than-vancomycin-alone-for-surgical-site-infection-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aural Symptoms Common Among Patients With Vestibular Migraine, Meniere Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- Patients with vestibular migraine (VM) often have aural symptoms and these are predictive of a lower probability for symptom improvement for headache and dizziness, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aural-symptoms-common-among-patients-with-vestibular-migraine-meniere-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aural-symptoms-common-among-patients-with-vestibular-migraine-meniere-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Datopotamab Deruxtecan Improves Survival in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- For patients with previously untreated, locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic, advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), first-line datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) is associated with improvements in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/datopotamab-deruxtecan-improves-survival-in-triple-negative-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/datopotamab-deruxtecan-improves-survival-in-triple-negative-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Identifies Longitudinal Association for Anemia and Dementia Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026-- There is a cross-sectional association between anemia and higher levels of Alzheimer disease (AD) biomarkers and a longitudinal association with dementia risk, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-longitudinal-association-for-anemia-and-dementia-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-identifies-longitudinal-association-for-anemia-and-dementia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC Report on COVID Vaccine Blocked From Publication]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; A federal report pointing out the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines may never be released, according to multiple people familiar with the decision.The study found that the vaccine reduced emergency room visits and h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-report-on-covid-vaccine-blocked-from-publication/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cdc-report-on-covid-vaccine-blocked-from-publication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moderna Starts Large Bird Flu Study Despite Earlier HHS Funding Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; A new effort to prepare for future bird flu outbreaks is moving forward, despite a major funding setback.The American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna has initiated a large clinical trial around a vaccine...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moderna-starts-large-bird-flu-study-despite-earlier-hhs-funding-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/moderna-starts-large-bird-flu-study-despite-earlier-hhs-funding-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. Won't Commit to CDC Nominee's Vaccine Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; During a tense congressional hearing Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to say whether he would follow vaccine recommendations from the latest nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-wont-commit-to-cdc-nominees-vaccine-decisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/rfk-jr-wont-commit-to-cdc-nominees-vaccine-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Drops Flu Vaccine Requirement For U.S. Military]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Flu shots will no longer be required for every U.S. service member.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that troops can now choose whether to get the flu vaccine, rather than being required to receive it each...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pentagon-drops-flu-vaccine-requirement-for-us-military/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/pentagon-drops-flu-vaccine-requirement-for-us-military/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male Infertility Linked To Cancer Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Male infertility could be a warning sign for certain types of cancer, a new study says.Men with severely reduced fertility are more likely to develop colon cancer or thyroid cancer, researchers reported in the European J...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/male-infertility-linked-to-cancer-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/male-infertility-linked-to-cancer-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Game Training Sharpens ER Doctors’ Split-Second Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Imagine if "The Pitt" &ndash; a high-intensity HBO Max drama about life and death in a Pittsburgh ER &ndash; was turned into a video game.It&rsquo;s already happened, in a way, and that game is helping ER doctors hone their ability to make...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-sharpens-er-doctors-split-second-decisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/video-game-training-sharpens-er-doctors-split-second-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if they live in a state with repressive gender identity laws, a new study says.These t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-politics-harm-mental-health-of-gender-diverse-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/bullying-politics-harm-mental-health-of-gender-diverse-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Death Among Seniors, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; Grandpa snoozing on a recliner is an indelible memory for many families &mdash; but there could be a dark side to those daytime naps, a new study says.Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, res...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-among-seniors-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/napping-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-among-seniors-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind-Controlled Bionic Suit Lets Paralyzed Patients Feel Every Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; For people living with paralysis, the dream of walking again often feels like an impossible one. Now, a research team has successfully tested the feasibility of a two-way brain interface that allows a person to control a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mind-controlled-bionic-suit-lets-paralyzed-patients-feel-every-step/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/mind-controlled-bionic-suit-lets-paralyzed-patients-feel-every-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden Belly Fat Linked to Bladder Control in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026&mdash; For many women, a sudden sneeze or a hearty laugh bring an unwelcome consequence: A small leak of urine. Often dismissed as a normal part of aging or motherhood, new research suggests the real culprit may lie deep within...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hidden-belly-fat-linked-to-bladder-control-in-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/hidden-belly-fat-linked-to-bladder-control-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer, More Frequent Daytime Napping Linked to All-Cause Mortality in Seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- For older adults, longer and more frequent daytime napping is associated with higher all-cause mortality, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Network Open.Chenlu Gao, Ph.D., from Mass General Brigham...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-more-frequent-daytime-napping-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-in-seniors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-more-frequent-daytime-napping-linked-to-all-cause-mortality-in-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme Climate Events Tied to Increased Heart Disease Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Extreme weather may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online April 21 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Linjiang Wei, Ph.D., from Xiamen University in China, and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extreme-climate-events-tied-to-increased-heart-disease-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/extreme-climate-events-tied-to-increased-heart-disease-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher Sodium Intake May Negatively Affect Episodic Memory in Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Higher sodium intake may be linked to worsening cognitive function in men, according to a study published in the June issue of Neurobiology of Aging.Francisca Chuwa, from Edith Cowan University in Joondalup, Australia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-sodium-intake-may-negatively-affect-episodic-memory-in-men/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/higher-sodium-intake-may-negatively-affect-episodic-memory-in-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syphilis Linked to Increased Risk for Several Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes, Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Infection with syphilis is associated with an increased risk for several major adverse cardiovascular outcomes and death, according to a study published online April 13 in JAMA Network Open.Eli Tsakiris, from Tulane...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/syphilis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-several-adverse-cardiovascular-outcomes-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/syphilis-linked-to-increased-risk-for-several-adverse-cardiovascular-outcomes-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visceral Adipose Tissue Increases Stress Urinary Incontinence Symptoms in Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women, according to a study published in the March issue of the European Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology and Reproductive...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/visceral-adipose-tissue-increases-stress-urinary-incontinence-symptoms-in-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/visceral-adipose-tissue-increases-stress-urinary-incontinence-symptoms-in-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AACR: Fruit, Vegetable, Whole Grain Intake Up in Young Patients With Lung Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Young patients with lung cancer have significantly higher fruit, vegetable, and whole grain consumption than the U.S. reference, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-fruit-vegetable-whole-grain-intake-up-in-young-patients-with-lung-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aacr-fruit-vegetable-whole-grain-intake-up-in-young-patients-with-lung-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabapentinoids Tied to Higher Risk for Drug Poisoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Gabapentinoids are associated with an increased risk for drug poisoning, particularly in the short-term after initiation, according to a study published online April 16 in PLOS Medicine.Andrew S.C. Yuen, from University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gabapentinoids-tied-to-higher-risk-for-drug-poisoning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/gabapentinoids-tied-to-higher-risk-for-drug-poisoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tween, Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development, according to a study published online April 20 in Neuropsychopharmacology.Natasha E...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tween-teen-cannabis-use-linked-to-slower-cognitive-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/tween-teen-cannabis-use-linked-to-slower-cognitive-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longer Reproductive Span Linked to Better Cognitive Trajectories]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Having a longer reproductive span is associated with better cognitive trajectories, while menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use within 10 years of menopause is associated with faster cognitive decline, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-reproductive-span-linked-to-better-cognitive-trajectories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/longer-reproductive-span-linked-to-better-cognitive-trajectories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Male Fertility Impairment Tied to Increased Risk for Nonreproductive Cancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Men with severely impaired fertility may have an increased risk for colorectal and thyroid cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 21 in the European Journal of Epidemiology.Peter Zar&eacute;n, from Lund University in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-male-fertility-impairment-tied-to-increased-risk-for-nonreproductive-cancers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/severe-male-fertility-impairment-tied-to-increased-risk-for-nonreproductive-cancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECO: Distinct Sex-Linked Cardiometabolic, Inflammatory Patterns Seen in Obesity]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- Distinct sex-associated cardiometabolic and inflammatory patterns are seen in adults with obesity, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Congress on Obesity, hosted by the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eco-distinct-sex-linked-cardiometabolic-inflammatory-patterns-seen-in-obesity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/eco-distinct-sex-linked-cardiometabolic-inflammatory-patterns-seen-in-obesity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Activity Cubes Recalled Over Choking Hazard Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; A kid's toy designed for learning and play is being pulled from the market over safety concerns.Officials say parts of the ATOYUS Children&rsquo;s Activity Cubes can fall off, posing a choking risk for young kids.The recall, ann...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childrens-activity-cubes-recalled-over-choking-hazard-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/childrens-activity-cubes-recalled-over-choking-hazard-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Finds AI Chatbots Can Give Misleading Health Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; "Do I really need chemotherapy?" "Is this natural remedy safer?""Does eating sugar cause cancer?"As more people turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for quick answers to health questions like these, a new study finds the a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-ai-chatbots-can-give-misleading-health-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-finds-ai-chatbots-can-give-misleading-health-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Surgeon General Backs CDC Nominee, But Questions Remain on Vaccines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; A former U.S. surgeon general is weighing in on the president&rsquo;s pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), calling Dr. Erica Schwartz highly qualified while warning of some potential cha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-surgeon-general-backs-cdc-nominee-but-questions-remain-on-vaccines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/former-surgeon-general-backs-cdc-nominee-but-questions-remain-on-vaccines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Hypertension Better Than Body Mass Index]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026-- New waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) cutoffs predict the risk for hypertension better than body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Nutrition.Mahidere W. Ali, from University...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/waist-to-height-ratio-predicts-hypertension-better-than-body-mass-index/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/waist-to-height-ratio-predicts-hypertension-better-than-body-mass-index/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cantaloupes Recalled in Four States Due to Salmonella Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns they may carry Salmonella.The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves fruit produced by A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cantaloupes-recalled-in-four-states-due-to-salmonella-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/cantaloupes-recalled-in-four-states-due-to-salmonella-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less-Dangerous Painkiller Still Has High Risk For Drug Interactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; People prescribed gabapentinoid painkillers have a high risk of dangerous drug interactions if they are taking other meds, a new study found.People have a doubled risk of hospitalization for drug poisoning if b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkiller-still-has-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkiller-still-has-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Women Hit Hardest By Pandemic-Related Rise In Pregnancy-Related Deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among Black women, a new study reports.Deaths remain significantly higher today for Black mothers, even though they&rsquo;ve ret...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-women-hit-hardest-by-pandemic-related-rise-in-pregnancy-related-deaths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/black-women-hit-hardest-by-pandemic-related-rise-in-pregnancy-related-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful Antibiotic Combo Not Necessary For Simple Sinus Infections, Study Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; People with sinus infections are often prescribed antibiotics that are more powerful than necessary, a new study has found.Standard amoxicillin works just as well as the more potent combo of amoxicillin and clavulanate in t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/powerful-antibiotic-combo-not-necessary-for-simple-sinus-infections-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/powerful-antibiotic-combo-not-necessary-for-simple-sinus-infections-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service Dogs Perform Tasks Akin To Human Caregivers, Researchers Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Assistance dogs are more active caretakers for their impaired or ill humans than we give them credit for, a new study says.These service dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but actively contribute to their c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/service-dogs-perform-tasks-akin-to-human-caregivers-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/service-dogs-perform-tasks-akin-to-human-caregivers-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Third Of Young Adults Are Couch Potatoes, Their Parents Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Young adults are struggling to stay active and fit after they leave high school, a new survey suggests.About 1 in 3 parents say their 18- to 25-year-old is minimally active or completely inactive, according to the U...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-third-of-young-adults-are-couch-potatoes-their-parents-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/a-third-of-young-adults-are-couch-potatoes-their-parents-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoking, Vaping Weed Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks Among Young Adults, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026&mdash; Weed might increase a young person&rsquo;s risk of an asthma attack, whether or not they are smoking or vaping it, a new study says.Young adults had 57% to 81% higher odds of an asthma attack if they smoked or vaped cannabis, res...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-vaping-weed-increases-risk-of-asthma-attacks-among-young-adults-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-vaping-weed-increases-risk-of-asthma-attacks-among-young-adults-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less-Dangerous Painkillers, Gabapentinoids, Still Have High Risk For Drug Interactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 &mdash; People prescribed gabapentinoid painkillers, such as gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin, Gabarone, Relgaabi), gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), or pregabalin (Lyrica, Lyrica CR) have a high risk of dangerous drug...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkillers-gabapentinoids-still-have-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/less-dangerous-painkillers-gabapentinoids-still-have-high-risk-for-drug-interactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIR: Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment Shows Faster Recovery Than Robotic Prostatectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) shows better initial perioperative outcomes than robotic prostatectomy (RP) for intermediate-risk prostate cancer, according to a study...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-minimally-invasive-prostate-cancer-treatment-shows-faster-recovery-than-robotic-prostatectomy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-minimally-invasive-prostate-cancer-treatment-shows-faster-recovery-than-robotic-prostatectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age at ADHD Diagnosis Linked to Educational Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- For children and young adults, age at first attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis is associated with educational outcomes, according to a study published online April 8 in JAMA Psychiatry.Lotta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-at-adhd-diagnosis-linked-to-educational-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/age-at-adhd-diagnosis-linked-to-educational-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIR: Endovascular Therapy Beneficial for Post-Thrombotic Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Endovascular therapy leads to less severe post-thrombotic syndrome and iliac vein obstruction among patients with moderate or severe post-thrombotic syndrome, according to a study published online April 13 in the New...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-endovascular-therapy-beneficial-for-post-thrombotic-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/sir-endovascular-therapy-beneficial-for-post-thrombotic-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asundexian Reduces Recurrent Stroke Risk Without Increasing Bleeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Asundexian, an activated factor XI inhibitor, at a daily dose of 50 mg yields lower risks for ischemic stroke for patients with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA) treated with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asundexian-reduces-recurrent-stroke-risk-without-increasing-bleeding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/asundexian-reduces-recurrent-stroke-risk-without-increasing-bleeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoking More Common in People With Chronic Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- People who experience chronic pain tend to use cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) at higher rates than those without chronic pain, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-more-common-in-people-with-chronic-pain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/smoking-more-common-in-people-with-chronic-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Looks at CRC Risk, Non-CRC Mortality in Seniors With Prior Adenoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Older adults with adenoma at prior colonoscopy are more likely to experience subsequent colorectal cancer (CRC), but the cumulative risks are exceeded by competing risks for non-CRC death, according to a study published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-crc-risk-non-crc-mortality-in-seniors-with-prior-adenoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/study-looks-at-crc-risk-non-crc-mortality-in-seniors-with-prior-adenoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naloxone Has Limitations for Reversing ODs From Fentanyl, Sufentanil]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Naloxone has limitations for reversing overdoses from fentanyl and sufentanil, gradually reversing respiratory depression, but with variable reversal times, according to a study published in the May issue of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naloxone-has-limitations-for-reversing-ods-from-fentanyl-sufentanil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/naloxone-has-limitations-for-reversing-ods-from-fentanyl-sufentanil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polysubstance, Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Rose From 2004 to 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026-- Overdose deaths from polysubstance use escalated from 2004 to 2022 for all racial and ethnic groups but with disproportionate increases for non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic individuals, according to a study published online...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/polysubstance-opioid-related-overdose-deaths-rose-from-2004-to-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/polysubstance-opioid-related-overdose-deaths-rose-from-2004-to-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIDS Relief Program Sees Drops in Testing and Diagnoses After Disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; New data released Friday show that President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) treated about the same number of people in the last quarter of 2025 as it did a year earlier in 2024.The program, launched in 2003 by Pre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aids-relief-program-sees-drops-in-testing-and-diagnoses-after-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/aids-relief-program-sees-drops-in-testing-and-diagnoses-after-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report Finds Drug Prices Rising Despite Trump Pricing Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[MONDAY, April 20, 2026&mdash; A new U.S. Senate report, released by Sen. Bernie Sanders, found that drug companies involved in price deals with President Donald Trump have continued to raise prices on hundreds of medications.Some new drugs are also l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-finds-drug-prices-rising-despite-trump-pricing-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/pharmaceutical/report-finds-drug-prices-rising-despite-trump-pricing-deals/</guid></item></channel></rss>