Erection Drug for Longevity? Soda and Stomach Cancer; Luigi Mangione Trial Postponed

The erectile dysfunction medication tadalafil, commonly known by the brand name Cialis, has gained attention in wellness circles for potential longevity benefits, though this has not been proven. New Louisiana Surgeon General Evelyn Griffin MD has shown interest in wellness trends and raised concerns about the safety of COVID vaccines.

The Justice Department's internal watchdog has launched a review into a controversial practice where federal law enforcement agencies allowed fentanyl to circulate on the streets to strengthen cases against drug traffickers. A study in Gastro Hep Advances has linked daily consumption of sugary beverages, such as soda, to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach cancer.

An analysis of approximately 500 occupations published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that flight attendants and pilots faced the highest risk of radiation-related cancer mortality, surpassing nuclear technologists. The U.S. has reported 132 new measles cases within a week, according to the Yale School of Public Health. ProPublica has documented the key events that contributed to the resurgence of the measles outbreak.

While rare, individuals who receive the measles vaccine can still transmit the virus, as found in a meta-analysis by the Expert Review of Vaccines. Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination has been found to offer year-round protection against RSV-related infant hospitalizations, according to a case-control study conducted in Australia published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Two additional Cyclospora outbreaks, without a known food source, have expanded to exceed 180 cases, as reported by the FDA. A new proposal from the FDA suggests that drug manufacturers conducting early-stage research in the U.S. could receive a 50% reduction in application fees for new drugs or when seeking to expand orphan drug indications.

The FDA may evaluate artificial intelligence-enabled medical devices using a competency-based approach, akin to the evaluation methods employed for human doctors. Neena Nizar, one of only 30 individuals worldwide with Jansen's disease, is participating in an N-of-1 trial for her genetic condition, as reported by the New York Times.

The U.S. Department of Defense has initiated a research program aimed at developing non-invasive treatments for traumatic brain injuries. Research published in JAMA Network Open discovered a correlation between the release of significant music album releases and a surge in traffic fatalities.