Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Influenza is linked to greater risk for neurologic disorders than COVID is; dementia risk is higher in disadvantaged neighborhoods; and new research shows that vitamin D deficiency correlates with nerve fiber damage in patients with type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Some health plans are easing restrictions on bariatric surgery in response to the high cost of diet drugs; a new bill in Congress targets medical school diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; and magnesium loss may be an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Depression is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease; how to approach weight loss after menopause; and researchers develop a vibrating pill that can induce a sense of fullness. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on new data on "Havana syndrome"; Mediterranean herbs improve glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes; and the controversy surrounding the use of ovarian tissue transplantation to delay menopause. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Measles cases in 2 months total almost as many as all cases last year; neurologic disorders are now the leading global cause of illness and disability; and some tips on recovering from long COVID. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Hundreds of different kinds of smart pills are now being developed; excessive screen time can significantly reduce toddlers' verbal interaction with parents; and routine rapid viral testing has little to no impact on emergency room treatment of patients with respiratory infection. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Patients with essential tremor may have three times the risk of developing dementia; the maternal mortality rate in the US is better than previously thought; and some countries are asking physicians not to prescribe GLP-1 drugs for weight loss alone because of shortages. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dr F. Perry Wilson on a new study on the benefits and risks of vitamin D; sharp criticism of the integrity issues surrounding Alzheimer's research; and service dogs help reduce seizures in patients with epilepsy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872