Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Heat waves plus air pollution doubles the risk for myocardial infarction; bipolar disorder linked to sixfold increase in early death from external causes; and nearly one third of sudden cardiac deaths in young people are tied to illicit drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Drug makers find a way to work around the Biden administration's Medicare drug price reductions; bariatric surgery sustains weight loss for up to 12 years among people with diabetes who are overweight or obese; and short bursts of vigorous physical activity can reduce cancer risk. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Progression-free survival alone is not worth the treatment for many cancer patients; Roche says a new law that cuts prescription drug prices will force the company to reduce trials; and snoring may be bad for brain health. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The WHO declines to put diet drugs on its essential medicines list; stimulant treatment for ADHD in childhood does not increase risk for later drug abuse; and new technology aims to correct pulse oximeters' tendency to overestimate oxygen saturation in patients with darker skin. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Stiff arteries may cause metabolic syndrome; fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels are linked to increased Alzheimer's risk; and social isolation is associated with decreased brain volume. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Pfizer announces shortages of injectables in the wake of a tornado that destroyed a company warehouse; what AI can see in CT scans that humans can't; and a call to temper expectations over the new Alzheimer's drugs. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A report finds that rural healthcare in the US is worse than in 10 other developed countries; cervical cancer screening rates are associated with an increase in preterm delivery; and why making statins available OTC could benefit patients. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Private equity ownership of medical practices is linked to consumer price increases; some Gen Zers say tanning is more important than preventing skin cancer; and learning a language and meditation does not improve cognitive function in older adults. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Weekend warriors get the same cardiovascular benefit as those who spread out exercise time; exposure to a patient who is sent to the ICU may increase the risk for a second ICU transfer; and heat waves may worsen glycemic control for people with diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The COVID pandemic improved many hospitals' bottom line; nurse practitioners with doctorates sue for the right to call themselves doctors; and upcoming changes in breast cancer screening mammography recommendations raise new questions. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872