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TL;DR: A 2026 real-world study in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use was associated with lower 3-year cardiovascular-event risk in adults with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Key Findings 18,523 matc…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in O&G Open found that cannabis exposure 2–7 years after a first pregnancy was not associated with incident hypertension after adjustment in the nuMoM2b Heart Health Study. Key Findings No adjusted hypertension association: Cannabis exposur…
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ECT Looks Safer in the Long Run Than Its Reputation TL;DR: A British Journal of Psychiatry review argues that modern population-level studies do not support a long-term increase in dementia or major cardiovascular risk after electroconvulsive therapy and inste…
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Depression is highly prevalent in older adults and those with cardiovascular disease. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are generally safe first-line treatments, but many wonder if they’re safe for those with cardiovascular disease. Key Facts: Th…
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