Placebos for PMS Work
A new study shows that placebos can still improve PMS symptoms—even when patients are told the pills are fake. The key? A simple explanation.
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Rising Fentanyl Poisoning in Children
New research shows a sharp spike in fentanyl exposure among children and teens — with nearly two-thirds of teen cases linked to drug misuse or abuse.
Antidepressants Linked to Cardiac Arrest
A large Danish study found that individuals using antidepressants for more than six years had double the risk of sudden cardiac death. But researchers stress: this doesn’t mean patients should stop treatment.
Treatments for Coughs and Colds
Most colds are self-limiting, but knowing when to test, treat, or counsel more thoroughly can help patients feel better—and avoid unnecessary interventions.
Flossing and Strokes
Regular flossing may help reduce the risk of ischemic and cardioembolic stroke by lowering inflammation and atrial fibrillation risk—independent of brushing or dental visits.
A Vaccine for Dementia?
A new Stanford-led study analyzing a natural experiment in Wales found that adults who received the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia over seven years, offering one of the strongest pieces of evidence to date linking vaccines to reduced dementia risk.
Chewing Gum May be Bad for You
A new pilot study reveals chewing gum could be a surprising source of microplastic exposure, releasing hundreds of particles in just minutes.
Cannabis and Heart Disease
Two new studies suggest that even healthy young cannabis users face significantly higher risks for heart attack and stroke. While causality remains unproven, researchers emphasize that “legal doesn’t mean safe.”
Eat Better | Delay Dementia
A new study finds that what we eat — and how we carry weight — in midlife could have long-lasting effects on memory, brain structure, and cognition later in life.
What Works for Low Back Pain? Not much!
A major new analysis reveals that the majority of noninvasive treatments for nonspecific low back pain fail to outperform placebo — and only a small number offer modest, evidence-based pain relief.