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Processed Red Meat Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

Consuming just two servings of processed red meat per week is associated with a 13% increased risk for dementia, a large, long-term study shows.
Racial Bias in Antipsychotic Prescribing: A Call for Equity

Medscape Psychiatry November 12, 2024
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Medscape News UK October 23, 2024

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Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
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Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Are Zero Alcohol Products Normalizing Drinking for Teens?

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Updated AD Guidelines Chart the Full Diagnostic Journey

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2025
US Dementia Cases Projected to Double Within 40 Years

Medscape Medical News January 13, 2025
New Health Cybersecurity Rule: What Docs Should Know

Medscape Medical News January 10, 2025
TBI May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration

Medscape Medical News January 8, 2025

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Racial Bias in Antipsychotic Prescribing: A Call for Equity

Commentary November 12, 2024

Dr Stephen Strakowski urges psychiatrists to actively avoid racial bias when prescribing antipsychotics and carefully consider their medication choices in patients of color.
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?
Losing Your Mind Trying to Understand the BP-Dementia Link

Commentary January 14, 2025
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Commentary January 10, 2025

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Rapid Rx Quiz: Alcohol Use Disorder Treatments

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Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

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