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JACC Adv

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Modifiable risk factors tied to high-risk coronary plaque

The number of controllable risk factors a patient carried tracked with more rupture-prone plaque, while age, sex, and family history were mostly associated with the addition of stable, calcified plaque instead. . .

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J Am Coll Cardiol

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New ACC HFpEF guidance elevates SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone, and GLP-1 therapies

Updated guidance reframes HFpEF as a multisystem cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome and expands recommendations for newer therapies. . .

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Clin Breast Cancer

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Metformin may boost chemotherapy response in advanced breast cancer

Adding the inexpensive diabetes drug improved overall tumor response and may increase eligibility for breast-conserving surgery, but survival benefits remain unknown. . .

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NUTRITION 2026

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Is intermittent fasting protective for dementia?

A shorter eating window, not just fewer calories, was linked to better planning and problem-solving in older women. . .

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JAMA Netw Open

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Can 13 questions accurately identify autism?

A computerized adaptive test matched or outperformed lengthy autism assessments while cutting respondent burden dramatically. . .
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JAMA Netw Open

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Hormonal contraceptive users more likely to initiate semaglutide

Large registry study suggests women with a history of hormonal contraception may be more likely to seek pharmacologic weight management. . .
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Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis

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Legumes, cruciferous veg tied to lower cardiometabolic risk

In young adults, the association held only for legumes in men and cruciferous vegetables in women. . .
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FDA

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FDA approves first OTC acetaminophen/naproxen combo for 12-hour pain relief

The single-tablet product offers a new option for patients who may otherwise combine two separate pain relievers. . .

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NUTRITION 2026

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AI calorie-counting apps miss a third of meal calories

Four popular, photo-based AI approaches underestimated meal calories by 250 to 345 calories, with fat driving most of that too-low assessment. . .

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