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Lancet Obstet Gynaecol

44m

EASD 2026: No birth-defect signal with GLP-1s in early pregnancy, but gaps remain

Most evidence addresses early exposure; safety later in pregnancy and during breastfeeding is unclear. . .
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Lancet Oncol

2h

One in eight cancers linked to infections worldwide

New global analysis suggests millions of cancer cases could be prevented through wider use of vaccines, screening, and treatment. . .
Government Health Agency News

FDA

4h

Olumiant gains adolescent indication for severe alopecia areata

Newly approved use broadens access to a once-daily oral JAK inhibitor for younger patients with challenging disease. . .

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Lancet

5h

EASD 2026: Retatrutide nears 19% weight loss in obesity with type 2 diabetes

Phase 3 TRIUMPH-2 results suggest the triple-agonist delivers substantial weight loss and glycemic improvements over 80 weeks. . .

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Nature

7h

Sweets during antibiotics linked to deeper microbiome injury

Sugar-rich foods eaten during broad-spectrum courses predicted a substantial diet-linked decline in gut bacterial diversity. . .

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J Am Coll Cardiol

8h

Diet quality, not single nutrients, drives cardiovascular risk

A new ACC nutrition statement challenges federal dietary guidance, naming higher protein targets and full-fat animal foods as not aligned with the evidence. . .

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EADV 2026

10h

AI triaged suspected skin cancer alone, and rarely missed

An autonomous system discharged up to a third of urgent referrals with no clinician review, freeing significant dermatologist capacity. . .
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Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol

13h

EASD 2026: Amylin agonist delivers weight loss with fewer GI side effects

Phase 2 data suggest petrelintide may offer a well-tolerated alternative to incretin-based obesity therapies. . .

Government Health Agency News

FDA

20h

FDA greenlights Emcitate, first treatment for MCT8 deficiency

The therapy addresses excess thyroid hormone exposure in a rare X-linked genetic disorder. . .

Internally Generated Content

DHHS

1d

HHS broadens two-drug HIV treatment options in major guideline update

Updated recommendations expand use of dolutegravir/lamivudine and add new two-drug regimen options for selected patients. . .

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