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10/09/2026

👩‍⚕️Physicians counsel patients on healthy behaviors — but are they being taught how to prioritize their own health?

In her latest Lewiss on Lifestyle Medicine column, explores whether should be part of training.

Physicians are susceptible to the same chronic diseases as our patients. Yet we struggle to prioritize our own health and well-being while seamlessly focusing on the care of others. A contributing factor is that we may not know how to prioritize self-care in this way. Historically, medical training....

10/08/2026

Christa Pike’s failed *****on sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of medical practice: IV access.

Healio spoke with two doctors about why the ex*****on did not go as planned and what can be learned from the complex circumstances of the case:

Christa Pike was sentenced to death for murder in 1996. On Sept. 30, she was injected with two 5 mg doses of pentobarbital but survived. During the ex*****on attempt, witnesses reported that Pike said she was in pain and then appeared to be snoring before she was transported to a hospital.

10/06/2026

Short-term fasting and fasting longer than 12 hours do not minimally impact blood test results, according to a recent study. 🚫🍴

The researchers concluded fasting over 12 hours confers no benefits and adds burden to patients.

Fasting fewer than 8 hours or more than 12 hours before a routine blood test did not significantly impact the results, new observational data in JAMA Internal Medicine show.The practice of fasting before blood tests is intended to reduce variability in measurements, but recommendations for fasting d...

10/06/2026

⚠️ American College of Physicians (ACP) issued new guidance, recommending as first-line treatment for vasomotor symptoms.

The guidance comes amid recent attention regarding treatment and management 📋⤵️

American College of Physicians, or ACP, issued new clinical guidance in Annals of Internal Medicine, recommending hormone therapy as a first-line treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms.Menopause has received increased attention in recent weeks, with a Senate committee holding the first-ever con...

10/05/2026

Join us throughout October for FREE Community events!

📅Thursday, October 8

From Pitch to Publication: How to Publish Your Work with Adaira Landry, MD

📅Wednesday, October 14

How Can Wearables Really Help Us? with Hansa Bhargava, MD, Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHA, and Ami Bhatt, MD

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Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know with Hansa Bhargava, MD, and Eleonora Teplinsky, MD

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10/05/2026

❗A study evaluating among beneficiaries revealed major discrepancies for the 2 million with .

🤔What does it all mean? Learn more in a Q&A with one of the researchers.

🔗: https://vist.ly/5m5ad

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars!📅

Join Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, and Maryanne Makredes Senna, MD, next week for a LinkedIn Live event!

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☑️ Why hair loss occurs

☑️ Recommended treatments

☑️ Trends and gimmicks

☑️ Effects of GLP-1s

☑️ And more!
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10/05/2026

💲Year-end tax projections can help doctors identify ways to reduce their 2026 tax bill while planning ahead for 2027.

From retirement contributions to investments, here are strategies to discuss with your financial advisor: https://vist.ly/5m4yx

10/02/2026

💉Peptides are promised as a solution for aging, muscle loss and wrinkles, but what does the science say?

In a new column, Healio Peer Perspective Board member Macrene Alexiades, MD, PhD, breaks down the research, highlights evidence gaps and examines key safety concerns.

Read the article on our website!⬇️

The peptide prescription: Decoding the evidence, from topicals to longevity
https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20260709/the-peptide-prescription-decoding-the-evidence-from-topicals-to-longevity

10/01/2026

At least 24 states have identified -involved overdoses or deaths.

⚠️ said cychlorphine is especially dangerous due to its potency - up to 10 times more than fentanyl - and because it is undetectable in standard drug tests.
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