Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study identifies nearly 700 genes linked to major depressive disorder; the prevalence of steatotic liver disease in lean adults is nearly 13%; and large weight gain or loss in people with obesity and CVD is associated with increased mortality. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The FDA warns of risk for Guillain-Barré Syndrome with two RSV vaccines; children who responded well to obesity treatment had lower risk for mortality in young adulthood; and AI bests visual readers in recognizing stenosis on coronary CT angiography. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on a new comprehensive study analyzing the benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs; frequent social media use is linked to more irritability; and wildfire smoke is associated with higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new report shows that the incidence of many cancers is increasing in women and younger adults; screening mammography at age 40 years could save lives and money; and more walking is associated with fewer depressive symptoms. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Processed red meat is associated with increased risk for dementia; more drug companies are restricting assistance for commercially insured patients; and a new understanding of a potential cause of pain from fibromyalgia. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Minority enrollment in medical schools drops in the first year after the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action; the CDC reports high flu activity but lower COVID numbers; and new research finds that mental health measures add little to a CVD prediction model. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new way to grade ultraprocessed foods; physical activity before a cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced risk for mortality; and the CDC says norovirus virus cases continue to rise. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dementia cases are projected to double in the next 40 years; higher exposure to radon is linked to increased risk for gestational diabetes; and a new anti-DEI law in Alabama could affect clinical trials. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Glycemic control improves with simple phone calls to patients; nearly 1 in 5 patients wait more than 3 months to see a neurologist; and expert advice on adequate nutrition for patients taking GLP-1 drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research finds that dietary calcium may lower the risk for colorectal cancer; growing concern among scientific journals about low-quality submissions; and why more primary care physicians aren't offering contraceptive services. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872