An Oklahoma oral surgeon will pay $532K to settle allegations of Medicaid billing fraud, including double billing and upcoding. Full story 👉 ow.ly/a8Bu50WI4Ic #HealthcareNews #Medicaid #FraudPrevention #HealthcareCompliance

Staring at your smartphone for an hour reduces blink rate by over 50% and increases inter-blink intervals by 40%, driving eye strain and fatigue—especially during social media reels. Stay informed, stay healthy: read more - ow.ly/A7cF50WM7AL #EyeHealth #OphthoTwitter

🥗 A twist on the Mediterranean diet cut type 2 diabetes risk by 31% in older adults with metabolic syndrome. A Spanish trial shows that calorie reduction + physical activity = more powerful prevention than diet alone. 👉 Read more: ow.ly/4Nkp50WMOUn. #Diabetes

🩺💨 Smoking hurts the lungs — but in the gut, the story isn’t so simple. From UC’s smoky paradox to bubble tea belly & hair diets, medicine is full of surprises. Dive into the latest Medical Oddities 👇 🔗 ow.ly/Vvvq50WQjX6 #MedicalOddities #GutHealth #IBD

A phase 2 trial found fewer PCR-confirmed COVID-19 cases in people using OTC azelastine nasal spray vs placebo. Fewer infections. Fewer sick days. Fewer overall respiratory infections. Details here ⬇️ ow.ly/8c6Z50WRheW #COVID19 #ClinicalResearch #NasalSpray

💔 Persistent grief isn’t just emotional — it’s linked to higher healthcare use, increased medication needs, and nearly 2x higher mortality over 10 years, a Danish study finds. Full story via Conexiant: ow.ly/usoe50WS0Ng #Grief #MentalHealth #Healthcare

GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic + Wegovy work — but what happens when coverage ends? ⚠️ No standard for tapering ⚠️ High relapse risk ⚠️ Insurers under pressure Deprescription is emerging as a strategy, but can it stick? Full story: ow.ly/eFJp50WS0Z0 #GLP1

🚨 New study raises questions about “sugar-free” sweeteners and brain health. Younger adults with higher intake showed worrying patterns in cognition over time. Full story 👉 ow.ly/YIFc50WT9ph #BrainHealth #NutritionResearch

CT or echo - which tells the clearer story on aortic stenosis? A new study of 900+ patients found CT angiographic imaging matched echocardiography with striking accuracy, raising the question: could CT become a primary diagnostic tool for valve disease? 👉 Find out what the

🚨 New meta-analysis: GLP-1 use linked to more than double the risk of colorectal cancer in type 2 diabetes patients. Researchers urge caution + call for long-term trials to confirm findings. Read more 👉 ow.ly/LPBl50WT97j #GLP1 #Diabetes #CancerResearch

COVID-19 has dropped out of the top 10 causes of death in the US as overall deaths decline. Want to see the latest data? 👉 See the full story and the latest data here: ow.ly/W1Qb50WVOZU #COVID19 #PublicHealth #HealthNews #MortalityTrends #Epidemiology #Healthcare

The FDA is weighing a major change: ending routine advisory committee reviews for new drugs. Efficiency or loss of transparency? Critics warn it could sideline outside experts + reduce public trust. Read more 👇 ow.ly/UIcm50WWTlq #FDA #DrugPolicy #Healthcare

Medical societies are challenging Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at HHS, warning his vaccine-policy changes “undermine science” and put lives at risk. Several groups have sued to block the moves. 👉 Read more: ow.ly/o0q350WVPzH #PublicHealth #Vaccines #CDC #HealthcarePolicy

Mid-day yawns aren’t just about too little sleep. 💤 New research links hormones + fatty acids to excessive daytime sleepiness — with surprising sex-specific patterns. Read the full story 👇 ow.ly/bfwC50WWTF2 #SleepResearch #Metabolism #Conexiant

Acid reflux and your ears? 👂 New genetic study links GERD to hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders — but no ties for Barrett’s esophagus. Read the full story: ow.ly/r1tm50WWUbE #GERD #HearingLoss #MedicalResearch #Conexiant

🍎 1 in 5 US medical students is food insecure, nearly double the national average. A new study highlights the toll of debt, loans, and dependents on students’ basic needs. Researchers call for urgent interventions like campus pantries & hospital meal cards to support future

Trump says the FDA will warn about prenatal Tylenol use and is moving to approve the first treatment for an autism-related condition. A dual action he calls a "response to the autism crisis." Full story: ow.ly/F9ZP50X0Ili #Autism #FDA #HealthNews

🚨 Maine’s largest-ever HIV outbreak is unfolding in Penobscot County. 28 cases in <2 yrs, fueled by syringe shortages, clinic closures, and encampment clearings. Experts warn federal limits on harm reduction could spark more outbreaks. 🔗 ow.ly/ZZ6Z50WZfsV #HIV

⚠️ What happens when private equity acquires a hospital? A new study of more than 7 million patient encounters found: - 13% more emergency department deaths among Medicare patients - Major cuts to ED and ICU salaries - Shorter ICU stays, but more patient transfers 👉 Read more:

📉 Neonatal circumcision in US hospitals dropped from 54% in 2012 to 49% in 2022. Trends vary sharply by region, race, and socioeconomic status, with the Midwest highest and the West lowest. 👉 Full analysis here: ow.ly/Pzaq50X1CoZ #Pediatrics #PublicHealth #Epidemiology