JAMA Medical News September 2025 Medical News Summary
Sep 26, 2025
Kate Schweitzer, Associate Managing Editor at JAMA Medical News, sheds light on a critical new analysis of the Women's Health Initiative data regarding menopausal hormone therapy. She explains the history of menopausal care post-WHI controversy and shares insights on how hormone therapy can alleviate hot flashes without cardiovascular risk for women in their 50s. However, she warns of increased risks for women in their 70s and emphasizes the need for personalized care options and exploring modern alternatives for menopause treatment.
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Processing Raises Health Risks
- Ultra-processed foods now supply more than half of U.S. calories and link to higher cardiometabolic risk and mortality.
- Processing and additives may independently raise risks by altering food structure, glucose spikes, and reward pathways.
Replace And Policy To Reduce Intake
- Reduce intake of most ultra-processed foods and replace them with whole foods and low-fat or plant-based options.
- Advocate for policy changes like taxes, subsidies, advertising limits, and front-of-package labeling to support healthier choices.
Federal Moves Toward Regulation
- Federal agencies are starting to address ultra-processed foods with regulatory actions and a push for a uniform definition.
- These efforts include phasing out synthetic dyes and a joint FDA–NIH Nutrition Regulatory Science Program.