Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study identifies proteins associated with social isolation and loneliness; risk for venous thromboembolism during pregnancy has increased significantly; and the growing conflict for physicians over the risks of alcohol. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The CDC says that a Louisiana man who died of bird flu had a variant found in recent human cases; experts offer recommendations for treating loss of muscle mass from diet drugs; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on lead pollution, the Roman Empire, and implications for today. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Bisphosphonate use in patients with osteoporosis is linked to higher risk for a serious eye condition; older adults with major depressive disorder exhibit risky driving behaviors; and gastrointestinal problems are the most common cluster of symptoms in patients with kidney failure. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The surgeon general says alcoholic drinks should carry a warning label on the risk for cancer; new research suggests that brain features in young people who use drugs may have been there prior to use; and AI-aided colonoscopy increases detection of premalignant colorectal polyps. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: An RSV vaccine protects older adults from hospitalization; higher levels of environmental metals are associated with poor cognitive performance; and a small study suggests that traffic noise increases anxiety. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Beta-blockers may slow the progression of Huntington disease; why doctors continue to use BMI despite all the criticism; and some experts call for new guidance on poststroke depression. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A pilot program leads to faster diagnosis for adults with ADHD; a new study finds that sleep disturbances could be a sign of MASLD; and stem cell transplantation may benefit children with a life-threatening form of arthritis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: More Americans are suffering from life-restricting pain; tips for managing side effects from GLP-1 medications; and coffee consumption is associated with an abundance of a specific gut bacterium. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New research examines gender differences in MASLD; a widely advertised drug for hot flashes gets a boxed warning about liver injury; and 45 circulating proteins in plasma are linked to risk for MI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The economy, gun violence, and hate crimes are among the top causes of anxiety for Americans; the FDA is urged to consider getting rid of boxed warnings for suicidal risk on antidepressants; and a diet drug becomes the first medication approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872