Contribution of Obesity to Polypharmacy in U.S. Older Adults

• by Alissa S. Chen, Ashwin K. Chetty, John A. Batsis, Kasia J. Lipska, Alexandra M. Hajduk

• June 4, 2026

Grip Strength And Waist Size Linked to Diabetes

Researchers found that patients with higher waist circumference and lower grip strength had the greatest risk for developing type 2 diabetes during long-term follow-up.

• by Andrea Surnit

• May 20, 2026

• 5 min

Medical Oddities: Gummies Good for the Gums

From gummies to hookworms, trackers to vibrating pills, medicine took some unexpected turns this week.

• by Teraya Smith

• June 18, 2026

• 6 min

AD Not Linked to Early CV Risk Markers

Repeated assessments from childhood to early adulthood did not identify consistent cardiometabolic risk patterns by disease activity or severity.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 27, 2026

• 5 min