July 31, 2026

Is Smell Loss Tied to Depression?

A meta‐analysis found consistent associations between self‐reported olfactory impairment and depression, whereas objectively measured impairment was linked to depression primarily among older adults and patients with anosmia.

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July 31, 2026

Can SGLT2 Inhibitors Affect Dementia?

A target trial emulation using Veterans Affairs electronic health records examined neuropsychiatric outcomes associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use.

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July 30, 2026

Prenatal Alcohol Use May Be on the Rise

National survey data suggest current alcohol use, binge drinking, and heavy drinking became more common during pregnancy from 2011 to 2024, although recent estimates indicated the upward trend may be stabilizing.

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July 30, 2026

Texas Practice Resolves Controlled Substances Act Allegations

Settlement addresses alleged record-keeping and Schedule II controlled substance prescription violations.

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July 29, 2026

Medical Oddities: Tattoo Regret Meets Nanotech

This week is about smart tattoos, social clues, pool perks, and tea's surprising brain connection.

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July 27, 2026

FDA Approves Centanafadine for ADHD

The first approved norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor for ADHD demonstrated symptom improvements as early as week 1 in phase 3 trials.

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July 24, 2026

Cannabinoids Fall Short Across Most Psychiatric Disorders

"[T]he routine use of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental disorders and SUDs is rarely justified."

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July 21, 2026

Four Patterns in End-of-Life Decline?

International cohort study found physical function declined most rapidly before mortality, while socioeconomic status was associated with more favorable multidomain trajectories.

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July 17, 2026

ADHD Stimulant Misuse Under Review

High-frequency misuse remains associated with polysubstance use, while no studies evaluated long-term physical health outcomes.

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July 16, 2026

A Sales Tax on Doctor Visits and Medicine? In Missouri, Some Worry

Voters will decide whether to expand lawmakers' authority to tax currently exempt healthcare goods and services, raising concerns about patient costs and healthcare access.

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