A multinational survey of more than 1,900 patients with type 2 diabetes or obesity, presented at the EADV Congress 2026, found nail and scalp changes that weight loss alone did not appear to explain.
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IVF in the USA; encouraging measles vaccines; just get some rest – Morning Medical Update
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In vitro fertilization became headline news this year when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos could be considered children under state law. How widespread are the assisted reproductive technologies that help people who experience infertility? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Measles has been reported in 17 states this year. The American Medical Association is “reminding physicians to talk with their patients about the health risks associated with not being vaccinated and to make a strong recommendation for vaccinations, unless medically inadvisable. We also urge physicians to educate patients on the signs and symptoms, severity and complications of measles given that many people are unfamiliar with the impact of the disease,” said a
Staying up for hours on end results in more than fatigue. Lack of sleep hurts human performance and cognition and is a major contributor to car crashes and workplace accidents around the world. Now Australian researchers say they have found biomarkers in the blood that show up once a person has been deprived of sleep for at least 24 hours, according to
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A Monash University study published in Nature Communications finds that an antibiotic resistance gene lets Clostridioides difficile keep forming spores tough enough to withstand hospital-grade cleaning products and high laundry temperatures.
Behavioral health has historically taken a back seat to physical health in primary care. That approach is shifting, as growing evidence underscores the importance of whole-person well-being in improving patient outcomes, strengthening care coordination and advancing value-based care.
Two observational studies presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting tie a red meat–derived sugar called Neu5Gc to a 63% higher type 2 diabetes risk. They also link low ultra-processed food intake and guideline-level exercise to lower risk, even in people at high genetic risk.
Panelists at the Sept. 17 briefing said billing codes for two-way shipping and payment for patient navigators are still missing, with most insurers required to cover self-collected HPV tests starting Jan. 1, 2027.
What do providers owe patients when a GLP-1 is out of reach? At the very least, they should stay informed.
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