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Are Zero Alcohol Products Normalizing Drinking for Teens?

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025

Over one third of teens have tried zero-alcohol drinks, often introduced by parents.
The Real Reason Ultraprocessed Foods Are Ruining Our Health

Medscape January 14, 2025
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Medscape January 7, 2025

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‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
More Women Giving Grand Round Lectures

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Sunscreen Cost Could Affect Sunscreen Use, Study Suggests

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Study Examines Acne Relapse and Isotretinoin Retrial

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
CO2 Laser Improves Postburn Scar Healing in Skin of Color

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025
Do Plant-Based Diets Prevent Cancer?

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025
Why Pediatric Hypertension Is Underdiagnosed and Untreated

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2025
Could Your Patient Be a Victim of Munchausen by Proxy?

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2025

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The Real Reason Ultraprocessed Foods Are Ruining Our Health

Commentary January 14, 2025

A new machine learning algorithm provides a 'food processing score' for every food on grocery store shelves, but will it lead to healthier eating?
Will Redefining Obesity Help Those Who Have It?

Commentary January 15, 2025

What matters is whether obesity’s formal definition will help reduce weight bias and increase access to treatment for those who need it.
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Commentary January 14, 2025
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Commentary January 10, 2025

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Adolescent Trauma Outcomes Similar at Ped, Adult Centers

Case Challenge January 17, 2025

Adolescent trauma care at pediatric and adult centers showed no significant difference in mortality rates, suggesting that both settings are equally safe for managing severe injuries.
Fast Five Quiz: Glioma Classification in Brain Cancer

Fast Five Quiz January 16, 2025
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Three-year-Old Has Nightly Fever, Lymphadenopathy, and Rash

Case Challenge January 14, 2025

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Drugmakers Limit Cancer Patient Access to Financial Lifeline

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

Several major drugmakers have restricted commercially insured patients from their patient assistance programs, leaving patients uncertain about how they’ll be able to afford their medications.
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Medscape Business of Medicine January 15, 2025
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Medscape Medical News January 15, 2025
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