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Can Walking More Steps Per Day Help Keep Depression Away?

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025

Higher daily step counts were linked to fewer depressive symptoms and a lower risk for depression in a new meta-analysis.
‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
AI and the Future of Cosmetic Dermatology: Experts Weigh in

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

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The Health and Environmental Toll of the LA Wildfires

Viewpoint January 17, 2025

The LA wildfires have left lasting scars, from toxic air and soil to a mental health crisis. Drs Glatter and Papadakos explore the health impacts on residents and first responders.
The Risks of Wildfires Include Dementia

Commentary January 17, 2025
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP): 5 Things to Know

Commentary January 17, 2025
‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults

News January 17, 2025
More Women Giving Grand Round Lectures

News January 17, 2025
Are Alcohol Warning Labels Coming to Canada?

News January 17, 2025
Breast Cancer Screening at 40 Seems Cost-Effective in Canada

News January 17, 2025
Mixed Results for Wearables in Heart Disease

Clinical Summary January 17, 2025

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11 Opioid-Related Emergencies: Dangerous Highs

Slideshow January 17, 2025

Thousands of people in the United States continue to struggle with opiate addiction and suffer complications and death as a result.
FDA Drug Approvals Q4 2024

Article January 16, 2025
Fast Five Quiz: Glioma Classification in Brain Cancer

Fast Five Quiz January 16, 2025
Fast Five Quiz: IDH Mutations in Brain Cancer

Fast Five Quiz January 16, 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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