High-Dose Vitamin D Fails To Improve Survival In Dialysis Patients

The SIMPLIFIED trial found no significant survival benefit from high-dose vitamin D in dialysis patients after a median 7.5 years of follow-up.

Low-Dose Naltrexone Linked To Some Long COVID Improvements

A 230-patient Stanford clinic study found self-reported symptom and function improvements, but its design cannot show that naltrexone caused them.

10 Best Raw Vegan Halloween Treats for Plant-Based Celebrations in 2027

Compare 10 vegan Halloween treats by ingredient fit, portioning, allergen needs, and party appeal—and find the right picks for your celebration.

Just Two Drinks A Day May Be Far Riskier Than You Think

A U.S.-focused study estimates alcohol-related lifetime risks across drinking levels, finding no significant overall health protection from low consumption.

Train Smart: A Menopause Playbook

A Sixty and Me report outlines strength, endurance and impact training for midlife, while its detailed schedule remains an author recommendation.

14 Best Raw Vegan Chocolate Snacks for Everyday Snacking in 2027

Compare 14 raw vegan chocolate snacks by cacao style, ingredients, texture, and convenience to find the best fit for your routine.

I Had No Idea I Had An Increased Risk Of Developing Osteoporosis Until I Tried This Free Quiz—here’s How To Check Your Bone Health

A Fit&Well report describes how the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s free bone-health checker flagged risk factors, including a past fracture.

‘The Cat Is Out Of The Bag’: What We Heard This Week

MedPage Today’s Oct. 25 roundup features comments on dengue, dupilumab, menopause treatments, advance care planning and early research.

Women In Perimenopause Report More Anxiety Than Other Menopausal Groups

A review of 21 studies found higher odds of reported anxiety in perimenopause and postmenopause than before menopause, with the highest odds in perimenopause.

Medicare Will Pay $50K For Your Heart Attack. It Should Pay $100 To Prevent It.

A 2026 ACC/AHA guideline update gives coronary calcium scans a larger role in prevention, while coverage and access remain uncertain.