Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Outpatient psychotherapy rises in the US with significant disparities; women with infertility who do not receive fertility treatment have higher risk for autoimmune rheumatic disease; and a Medscape commentary warns that H5N1 avian influenza poses a pandemic threat. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Doctors in anonymous posts online voice little sympathy for the murdered CEO of UnitedHealthcare; the WHO lists endemic pathogens for which new vaccines are needed; and a commentary counters the refrain that diet and exercise are better than medication for obesity. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Three million adults risk losing health coverage if Republicans reduce Medicaid funding; the use of GLP-1 drugs for obesity increased sharply while bariatric surgeries decreased; and consumption of dark chocolate – but not milk chocolate – is associated with lower risk for type 2 diabetes. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study shows a significant drop in the percentage of US hospitals with obstetric care; patients with high iron levels have increased risk for fracture; and a lifestyle app may help pregnant women lower blood pressure. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The American Diabetes Association advises against the use of compounded diet drugs; Dr F. Perry Wilson on how metals affect the brain; and a survey finds that an overwhelming majority of doctors agree that medical education needs to change to address the use of AI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of colorectal cancer risk than BMI; GLP-1 drugs may lower the rate of VTE in patients with diabetes; and researchers warns that deaths from antimicrobial resistance could outnumber deaths from cancer in 25 years. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A new report says that populations around the world face unprecedented risks to health from climate change; hospitals are equipping security guards in the ED with bodycams; and Dr F. Perry Wilson on whether it makes a difference how much water you drink each day. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Growing concern over the disorder of hoarding; spinal cord stimulation may be effective for chronic back or leg pain; and international experts provide guidance on the appropriate use of oral minoxidil. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: E-cigarette users have double the risk of developing blurred vision and eye pain; a survey sheds light on the job outlook for residents; and a heart drug in the MRA class shows no benefit for patients post MI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Alcohol-related mortality doubles in 20 years; consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with accelerated biological aging; and semaglutide is safe and effective in treating MASH. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/989872