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Vitamin D supplementation requires careful management to achieve and maintain optimal serum 25(OH)D levels, particularly in populations at risk for deficiency and those with absorption issues.

Recent studies suggest that GLP-1 receptor agonists, while primarily used for weight loss, may also impact mental health and behavior, potentially due to their effects on the brain’s reward systems.

This study highlights the role of avocados in enhancing diet quality and vegetable intake among adults with obesity, with no associated weight gain, suggesting a viable strategy for dietary improvement.

Semaglutide demonstrated a significant reduction in symptoms and weight among heart failure patients with diabetes, highlighted by a 7.3-point greater improvement in the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire clinical summary score compared to placebo.

This study highlights the importance of evaluating the nutritional content of plant-based meat substitutes as they compare closely with traditional meats in terms of cardiometabolic health outcomes, with neither showing clear benefits over the other.

This “From the Editor” in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine offers a nuanced view of corticosteroid therapy, highlighting the balance between their significant therapeutic benefits and the risk of adverse effects in long-term use.