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Older Adults Turn to Cannabis Primarily for Symptom Management

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 Ma

U.S. Hospitalizations for Heat-Related Illness Increasing

Hospitalization rates for heat-related illness (HRI) have increased in the United States, with the highest rates seen among Black adults, according to a researc

Ensitrelvir Prevents COVID-19 After Exposure to Infected Individuals

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 adm

Worse Survival Seen With Tumor-Infiltrating Clonal Hematopoiesis in Patients With Solid Tumors

Tumor-infiltrating clonal hematopoiesis (TI-CH) is associated with worse survival among patients with solid tumors, according to a study published online May 7

Tranexamic Acid Can Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage in Women With Placenta Previa After C-Section

Prophylactic tranexamic acid can prevent postpartum hemorrhage in women with placenta previa undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a study published online

FDA Approves AI Sepsis Tool That Detects Infection Hours Earlier Than Doctors

FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an AI-powered early warning system to detect sepsis, one of the deadliest infectio

FDA Approves Inqovi in Combination with Venetoclax, the First All-Oral Combination Treatment for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Who Are Ineligible for Intensive Induction Chemotherapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy May Aid Menopause Outcomes

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for menopausal insomnia improves sleep and hot flash interference in postmenopausal women, according to a study published onl

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Not Linked to Major Congenital Malformations

There is no evidence of an association between first-trimester exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and major congenital malformations (MCM

Heart Attack Survivors Have Higher Risk Of Brain Decline

THURSDAY, May 14, 2026 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

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