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Side Effects: Context Is the Diagnosis

This week's research makes one thing clear: who someone is before they get sick — their relationships, their partner's health, the back of their eye — is doing a lot of work medicine is only beginning to account for.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • June 9, 2026

  • 6 min

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    Retinal layer thickness can predict future depression risk, with thinner layers linked to higher incidence, especially in women.

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    Social networks significantly impact cognitive decline in retirement, with women benefiting from diverse contacts and men from close ties.

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    Only 19.2% of older cannabis users discussed it with their doctors, highlighting a gap in screening and communication.

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    Hispanic/Latine older adults face lower screening rates for cannabis use, indicating potential barriers that need addressing.

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    Paternal obesity influences child obesity risk through various pathways, suggesting the need for preconception counseling for fathers.

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Side Effects: Context Is the Diagnosis

  • by Kerri Miller

  • June 9, 2026

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