September 24, 2026

FDA approves once-weekly insulin for type 2 diabetes

Four phase 3 trials met their primary end points of noninferiority for hemoglobin A1c reduction with once-weekly insulin vs once-daily basal insulin comparators.

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September 24, 2026

Macronutrients tested in weight loss

Investigators compared cardiometabolic responses to matched weight loss across ketogenic, Mediterranean, and plant-forward diets.

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September 23, 2026

Female patients less likely to receive invasive care

Review identifies recurring sex-based differences across specialties, including lower use of intensive and guideline-compliant treatment among female patients.

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September 14, 2026

Menopause may be underdocumented in EHRs

Surveys captured nearly 7 times as many menopause observations as structured clinical records, with high agreement when both sources identified menopause.

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September 14, 2026

Medical Oddities: When orgasm sets off the immune system

Sex, sleep, skincare, and sitting take center stage as new research examines immune symptoms, cardiac remodeling, fermented tea, and hybrid work habits.

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September 08, 2026

CKM staging faces an early vascular test

Investigators examined Life’s Essential 8 scores and carotid ultrasonography measures across cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stages in 1,283 young adults.

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August 28, 2026

FDA expands tirzepatide indication to cardiovascular risk reduction

SURPASS-CVOT compared tirzepatide head-to-head with dulaglutide in 13,299 participants.

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August 28, 2026

Tirzepatide’s cardiovascular effects in clinical practice

Investigators compared cardiovascular outcomes with tirzepatide and a placebo proxy in patients with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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August 27, 2026

TOFA may drive weight loss without reducing food intake

The oral compound increased energy expenditure, reduced fat mass, and improved metabolic measures in male mouse models.

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August 11, 2026

Midlife Vascular Risk Tied to Dementia-Free Survival

Patients with diabetes, hypertension, and current smoking in midlife lived nearly 13 fewer years without dementia than those with no vascular risk factors in a long-term US cohort study.

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