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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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Article Fact Checked By: Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.
Article Review Date: 10/17/2026
Source: French, M. (2026, October 17). Walking, Yoga, or Zumba? Which Exercises Help Relieve Menopause Mood Symptoms. https://t.co/aU0Kj5QPXu

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Physical activity may help reduce depressive symptoms during menopause.

In one trial, participants were instructed to walk for 30 minutes, 3 times per week.

If you’re experiencing persistent depression, talk with a healthcare professional.

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Article Fact Checked By: Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.
Article Review Date: 10/16/2026
Source: Schimelpfening, N. (2026, October 16).
Women With Autoimmune Diseases More Likely to Be Misdiagnosed Than Men.

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Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to report their symptoms have been mistaken for mental health issues.

“Once a psychiatric explanation enters the medical record, there’s a risk that later clinicians view new symptoms through that same lens.” https://t.co/0c08G6QPbA

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Article Review Date: 10/16/2026
Source: Hough, R. (2026, October 16). Letter from the Editor-in-Chief: What Breast Cancer Patients Need When Treatment Ends.

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“When your life is supposed to go back to normal, it never does. You have to find a new normal. That quiet phase can be really lonely and difficult.”

Marisa Weiss, MD, on what breast cancer patients need when treatment ends.

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Article Review Date: 10/15/2026
Source: Mills, D. (2026, October 15). Ultra-Processed Food Intake May Not Be Linked to Colorectal Cancer.

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“Just because it is ultra-processed doesn’t mean it is inherently bad or good for you.”

Researchers found no association between overall intake of ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer among more than 400,000 adults.

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Article Review Date: 10/14/2026
Source: French, M. (2026, October 14). Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery to Remove Part of Lung.

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Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a successful surgery, the Vatican said.

Adenocarcinoma is the most common subtype of lung cancer globally. It accounts for around 40% of all lung cancer diagnoses.

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Article Review Date: 10/13/2026
Source: Rice, A. (2026, October 13). RJ Mitte’s Death Highlights Mental Health Challenges for People With Cerebral Palsy.

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“Breaking Bad” actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34.

Mitte lived with cerebral palsy and was a prominent advocate for disability representation and inclusion.

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Article Fact Checked By: Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.
Article Review Date: 10/13/2026
Source: French, M. (2026, October 13). PMOS, Formerly PCOS, May Be Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease Risk. Healthline.

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PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

A new review suggests that metabolic conditions associated with PMOS, rather than PMOS itself, may help explain a potential link to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk.

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