October 28, 2026

Magical practice may not signal belief

Researchers propose that magical practices may reflect genuine belief, skepticism, social signaling, or other attitudes that can shift over time.

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October 23, 2026

H2-blocker tachyphylaxis may limit LPR therapy

Acid suppression wanes rapidly with repeated dosing, supporting intermittent use and phenotype-directed evaluation of persistent symptoms.

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October 21, 2026

1 in 4 US Army men may screen low for testosterone

Low screening results do not necessarily indicate hypogonadism, raising questions about routine testing.

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October 20, 2026

FDA issues Class I recall for Philips ultrasound

Eight serious injuries and 4 deaths were reported in association with device issues involving software and connectivity that could disrupt point-of-care imaging.

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October 19, 2026

Depression, anxiety symptoms may be common in T1D

National survey data show a greater mental health symptom burden among adults with type 1 diabetes vs. those with type 2 diabetes or no diabetes.

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October 15, 2026

Medical Oddities: Alive, but convinced otherwise

A deadly conviction, healing vanilla, stormy lungs, and a COVID tea party await.

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October 15, 2026

Cannabis use may be tied to worse sleep

A 35-year cohort study found greater nighttime wakefulness with recreational cannabis exposure, even as self-reported sleep quality remained similar.

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October 14, 2026

Skin odor signatures may shift with age

Investigators linked distinct odor patterns to life stage, sex, and skin microbes, while limited longitudinal evidence leaves their clinical utility uncertain.

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October 13, 2026

Phubbing may link loneliness to lower well-being

Lower self-esteem and greater romantic loneliness may help explain how perceived phone disengagement relates to psychological well-being in young adults.

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October 12, 2026

Seeking AI support may flag emotional issues

Youth who turned to generative AI for feelings or interpersonal advice were more likely to meet a clinical symptom threshold.

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