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GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children
Children taking GLP-1 medications (such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity, and Ozempic) for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes may face an overlooked risk: nutritional deficiencies. A new study found that nearly 1 in 6 young patients developed a diagnosed deficiency within a year of starting treatment, with vitamin D deficiency affecting about 12%.
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More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases
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Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism
A large study from Sweden, involving 3.7 million individuals, has highlighted a concerning link between rare infections known as TORCH, which can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her baby, and increased risks of autism and intellectual disabilities. The findings suggest that children who contract these infections during pregnancy are about three times more likely to receive an autism diagnosis.
Additionally, the risks for intellectual disabilities are even more pronounced; these children are over seven times more likely to have an intellectual disability and up to 30 times more likely to experience severe to profound intellectual disabilities. While these infections are rare, the study underscores the importance of monitoring and managing maternal health during pregnancy to mitigate potential risks for the child.
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Breakthrough drug reverses skin aging and dramatically speeds healing
A topical drug that removes aging, damaged cells helped older mice heal skin wounds significantly faster. The treatment appeared to reactivate repair pathways involved in inflammation, collagen production, and new blood vessel growth.
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23 September 2026 ~ 3 Good Things
On Wednesday, the writer shares three simple joys that brightened their day. First, they appreciate their car's impressive turning radius, which makes driving feel effortless. Then, they mention the delightful smell of freshly baked bread wafting from H&S Bakery, a sensory treat that adds warmth to their afternoon. Lastly, they celebrate a small victory in home organization, noting that all the laundry is washed, folded, and neatly put away. It’s a reminder of the little things that can bring a sense of accomplishment and happiness. The writer invites the reader to reflect on their own good things, fostering a sense of connection.
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ADHD might be a body clock problem. Here's what fixes it.
Your ADHD medication might be treating the wrong thing. Not entirely wrong — but upstream of the real driver in a large number of cases. Two Canadian researchers published a perspective paper in Frontiers in Psychiatry in December 2025 making an argument that the ADHD field has been slow to take seriously: for a significant subgroup of people with ADHD, the core problem is not dopamine. It is a body clock that runs 45 to 90 minutes late. Luu and Fabiano, 2025. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1697900 The numbers are not subtle.