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May 2026
Aging may reduce anger and frustration linked to past regrets
Older adults report fewer recent regrets than younger adults, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.
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May 2026
Blood test may improve early tuberculosis detection among household contacts
Household contacts of people with tuberculosis (TB) have a high risk of getting TB themselves, at around 2 percent. It is currently difficult to detect TB in its early stages, or predict who will go on to have TB, and therefore preventive treatment is not widely used.
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May 2026
Conversation therapy helps dementia patients reconnect with loved ones
When words fade due to dementia, talking to the people you love becomes more difficult. Fortunately, support is available.
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May 2026
Children face lasting challenges after caustic esophageal injury surgery
Caustic ingestion remains a serious pediatric health problem, especially in domestic settings where corrosive substances may be improperly stored.
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May 2026
Digital therapy apps improve mental health support for college students
College students with anxiety, depression and eating disorders may be more likely to start and to respond more positively to therapy offered via a digital app compared to referrals to in-person campus clinics, according to a study led by Penn State researchers and published today (May 7) in the journal Nature Human Behaviour.
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May 2026
Burnout and stress drive physicians away from clinical medicine
A study published today in The Permanente Journal sheds light on what's driving physicians to leave clinical practice early - and how those reasons are shifting.
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May 2026
Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms
Menopause symptoms like hot flushes can be debilitating. Dr. Katie Barber highlights new treatments, including fezolinetant, for improved patient care.
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May 2026
Enforcement gaps in Medicare Advantage raise questions about plan accountability
Research reveals that Medicare Advantage enforcement tools are insufficient, highlighting the need for stronger oversight to protect beneficiaries effectively.
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May 2026
People judge GLP-1 users more harshly than dieters
Stigma surrounding GLP-1 weight loss treatments reveals societal biases, impacting individuals' mental health and the effectiveness of obesity interventions.
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May 2026
Cranberry juice may help stop antibiotic resistance in UTIs
Cranberry juice potentiates fosfomycin against UPEC, lowering resistance rates and modifying bacterial absorption pathways for improved antibiotic efficacy.
