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“You really cannot have all the benefits of modern medicine, even outside the realm of infectious diseases, without effective antibiotics. It all goes away.” — Haley Ann Pritchard, MD, on a new CDC report on drug-resistant superbugs

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/28/2026 Source: French, M. (2026, October 28). Drug-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ Linked to More Than 50,000 Deaths a Year, CDC Says.

“I would not recommend starting hormone therapy solely to improve the weight-loss response to a GLP-1 medication based on the evidence currently available.” — Betul Hatipoglu, MD, on new research on hormone therapy and GLP-1s Read:

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/26/2026 Source: French, M. (2026, October 26). Hormone Therapy May Boost Weight Loss on Wegovy, But Not as Much on Zepbound.

A new study found that walking speed may help predict your risk of death from any cause. But experts suggest people who walk faster may already have better underlying health. If your walking speed slows, talk with your healthcare professional.

Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/26/2026 Source: Schimelpfening, N. (2026, October 26). This Is How Fast You Should Walk to Help Lower Your Risk of Death.

Exercising more frequently may help alleviate perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and urinary issues, a new study found. But “women with more symptoms may find it harder to exercise.” Read:

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/24/2026 Source: Pelc, C. (2026, October 24). Getting More Physical Activity May Help With Your Perimenopause Symptoms.

“GLP-1s have helped people in serious need. Of that I am certain. But nobody talks much about what happens when it goes wrong.” That quote sparked our most engaged Facebook post of the year. Our Editor-in-Chief looks at why:

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/23/2026 Source: Hough, R. (2026, October 23). Letter from the Editor-in-Chief: The Good and the Hard of Life on GLP-1s.

Editor-in-Chief Robin Hough joined @NTD_Goodmorning to talk about the first-ever Healthline Awards, which help consumers find health and wellness products and services that live up to their claims. Read more:

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ADHD medications may help ease menopausal brain fog, a recent review suggests. But they showed little to no effect on objective cognitive tests, and experts caution it’s too early to recommend them. Read:

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/23/2026 Source: French, M. (2026, October 23). ADHD Medications May Help Ease Menopausal Brain Fog.

Could a handful of pistachios before you go to bed really help you sleep better? Tryptophan supplements may reduce wakefulness at doses of at least 1 gram daily. An ounce of pistachios supplies only about 71 mg. Read:

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Article Review Date: 10/19/2026 Source: Rice, A. (2026, October 19). A Handful of Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Review Says.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommends hormone therapy for hot flashes and night sweats for those who can use it. For those who can’t or don’t want to, it strongly recommends nonhormonal options. Read:

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/20/2026 Source: French, M. (2026, October 20). ACOG Strongly Recommends Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms.

“Congratulations, you don’t have MS.” Christina Applegate on what her doctor told her. “I was, like, not happy at all.” Her symptoms have worsened, and the underlying cause remains under investigation. Read:

Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Fact Checked By: Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Article Review Date: 10/20/2026 Source: Rice, A. (2026, October 20). Christina Applegate ‘Not Happy at All’ After Learning She Was Misdiagnosed With MS. Healthline.