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Exploring Whether GLP-1 Medications May Cause Sinusitis

Erica Lamberg March 09, 2026 Sinus headaches and pressure, nasal irritation and related symptoms, as well as sinusitis are common issues affecting patients in primary-care practices. These symptoms may be attributable to weather changes, the common cold or flu, or — surprisingly — may manifest as potential side effects of GLP-1 medications. Sinusitis is not commonly […]

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A closer look at how local protein production is altered in ALS

by Ingrid Fadelli, Medical Xpress edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Transcriptional signature identified in mature sciatic nerve motor and nonmotor axons by spatial transcriptomics. Credit: Nature Neuroscience (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-025-02101-2 The functioning of neurons, cells that transmit information in the nervous system, heavily relies on the production of proteins.

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Holiday flu surge drives record illness across the United States

by Deanna Neff edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes The holiday season brought a massive spike in influenza cases across the U.S. New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the virus is spreading rapidly, with some regions reporting record numbers of infections and hospitalizations. At least 7.5 million

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7 Medications You Should Take at Night

Written by Emma Scholes, PharmD Candidate | Reviewed by Ferras Bashqoy, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPPS Published on November 19, 2025 demaerreiStock via Getty Images Plus 7 Medications You Should Take at Night — and Why There are some medications that you should take at night because they can cause drowsiness or fatigue. Examples include certain antidepressants, sedatives, and antiviral medications.

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AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate. What that means for its use in health care

by Carlos Gershenson, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: AI-generated image In the past decade, AI’s success has led to uncurbed enthusiasm and bold claims—even though users frequently experience errors that AI makes. An AI-powered digital assistant can misunderstand someone’s speech in embarrassing ways, a chatbot could hallucinate facts, or, as I experienced, an

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Chronic pain may increase the risk of high blood pressure in adults

Depression resulting from pain may be a contributing factor in the development of high blood pressure, finds a new study in the Hypertension Journal Peer-Reviewed Publication American Heart Association Research Highlights: Chronic pain may be linked to the development of high blood pressure. The duration and location of pain was associated with the likelihood of

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Five new genomic risk factors for uterine cancer discovered

by Inka Burow, Hannover Medical School edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan   Using state-of-the-art high-throughput measurement methods, molecular biologist Dr. rer. nat. Dhanya Ramachandran examined the genetic material of patients with endometrial cancer. Copyright: Karin Kaiser/MHH An international study led by MHH compares genomic data from national biobanks worldwide and identifies new risk factors in

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Potatoes may increase risk of type 2 diabetes—depending on their preparation

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a study that tracked the diets of more than 205,000 adults over decades, French fries were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), while other forms of potatoes—including baked, boiled, and mashed—were not.

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Atopic dermatitis may be linked to increased risk for chronic kidney disease

by Elana Gotkine edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Atopic dermatitis (AD) was associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in an Asian population, according to a study published online July 10 in the Journal of Dermatology. Hsi-Chih Chen, from the Tri-Service General Hospital at the National Defense Medical Center in Taipei, Taiwan, and colleagues

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Anti-obesity medications can normalize testosterone levels in men

by The Endocrine Society edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: CC0 Public Domain Anti-obesity medications can significantly raise testosterone levels and improve health outcomes for men with obesity or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif. Testosterone not only plays

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