George W. Citroner

A recent study suggests a possible link between thyroid cancer and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Rybelsus, especially in the first year of use. https://t.co/j5qtZLtWxP

Despite a nearly 50 percent increase in relative risk, experts urge caution, emphasizing that the actual absolute difference is minimal. https://t.co/NgQKnbkHQm

Patients receiving large joint replacement show elevated levels of some metals in their bloodstream and brain and spinal fluids, raising concerns about the risk of long-term adverse neurological effects. https://t.co/N8vbyrMoFh

Researchers found 48 percent of patients with a depression diagnosis tried at least two different antidepressants, and 37 percent experimented with four or more options, indicating that they are not responding to the drugs. https://t.co/oDVddaSWSq

Heavy social media use is linked to a rise in psychiatric disorders characterized by delusions, including narcissism and body dysmorphic disorder, as online platforms create “feedback loops” that intensify distorted beliefs, according to a new study. https://t.co/tFcF7RWw1b

“Our findings suggest that dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods, with moderate inclusion of healthy animal-based foods, may promote overall healthy aging and help shape future dietary guidelines,” said senior study author Marta Guasch-Ferré. https://t.co/408zsGuicK

Compared with those in the general population who retain their ovaries, women who underwent removal surgery had a 1.5-fold increased risk of developing heart failure after adjusting for race, age, gender, diabetes, smoking status, and high cholesterol. https://t.co/zZfzXS8m9Y

A recent study from University of Kentucky has identified glycogen as a significant factor in the progression of a particularly aggressive form of lung cancer @universityofky https://t.co/zAh5m6dJ3j

This type of surgery, common among athletes, aims to repair torn ligaments—but has also been linked to long-term complications, with over 50 percent of patients developing arthritis within 20 years. https://t.co/4r9rxMFT2a

The study, which tracked more than 11,700 people for nearly 15 years, suggests anti-inflammatory drugs could play a role in dementia prevention—though experts caution that prolonged NSAID use carries significant health risks. https://t.co/vL27af4skK

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Scientists have discovered “sweet taste” receptors in the heart that respond to artificial sweeteners like aspartame. This could potentially explain the long-observed link between sweetened beverages and heart problems. https://t.co/5xbrAMYtjh

Women who indulge in just one sugar-sweetened beverage a day are nearly five times more likely to develop oral cavity cancer than those who sip on these drinks infrequently. https://t.co/sE1C5Plp43

People who give blood regularly develop genetic mutations that appear to support healthy blood cell production and potentially reduce the risk of blood cancers. https://t.co/u08BUWECVU

Quitting alcohol might be good for your liver and mental health. Still, a surprising new study from Japan suggests it could temporarily throw your cholesterol levels in the wrong direction https://t.co/fpvwDOdlUj

Microplastics in the environment may make bacteria harder to kill, a new study suggests. https://t.co/9nuhUsSB9W