https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-rss/?orgId=109157&title=Latest+General+Medicine+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at General Internal Medicine en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 16 May 2026 23:23:51 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/finding-a-better-way-to-treat-chronic-pain-in-veterans/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/finding-a-better-way-to-treat-chronic-pain-in-veterans/ A new study led by Yale School of Medicine's William Becker, MD, finds that an interdisciplinary, individualized approach to pain management, incorporating coaching support and health goal planning, can help reduce the impact of chronic pain on veterans. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/ysm-students-showcase-research-excellence-at-the-38th-annual-student-research-day/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/ysm-students-showcase-research-excellence-at-the-38th-annual-student-research-day/ Sarwat Chaudhry, MD, associate dean for student research, welcomed attendees to the 38th annual Student Research Day on May 6. The annual tradition celebrates the research accomplishments of Yale School of Medicine (YSM) students. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/the-art-of-healing-students-find-meaning-and-beauty-through-writing-and-art/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/the-art-of-healing-students-find-meaning-and-beauty-through-writing-and-art/ More than twenty years ago, the family of Marguerite Rush Lerner, MD, established and endowed the first Program for Humanities in Medicine contest. On May 7, faculty, friends, and families gathered to celebrate this year’s award-winning artists and writers. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/how-medical-education-can-revive-the-physician-scientist-pipeline/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/how-medical-education-can-revive-the-physician-scientist-pipeline/ A new Yale School of Medicine study seeks to understand where the physician-scientist pipeline begins and where it may be faltering. Tue, 12 May 2026 18:10:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/addiction-experts-develop-best-practices-for-treating-opioid-use-disorder-in-the-hospital/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/addiction-experts-develop-best-practices-for-treating-opioid-use-disorder-in-the-hospital/ A new study published in JAMA Network Open on May 7, 2026, engaged 42 national experts in hospital-based addiction treatment in a consensus-building process to develop best practices for hospital-initiated medications for opioid use disorder. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/06/two-decades-yale-center-has-served-forensic-witness-trauma https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/06/two-decades-yale-center-has-served-forensic-witness-trauma In a Q&A, Yale’s Katherine McKenzie explains the work of the Center for Asylum Medicine, which offers forensic medical evaluations to those who may have experienced physical and psychological scars in their home country. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/michelle-colon-and-june-weiss-honored-with-2026-internal-medicine-service-excellence-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/michelle-colon-and-june-weiss-honored-with-2026-internal-medicine-service-excellence-awards/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine presented two staff members with the 2026 Department of Internal Medicine Service Excellence Award. Michelle Colon, senior administrative assistant, and June Weiss, research manager, both from the Section of General Internal Medicine, were presented with the awards at the Internal Medicine Staff Town Hall on April 21, 2026. Wed, 06 May 2026 16:40:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/prescribing-better-health-ysm-formalizes-nutrition-education-throughout-md-curriculum/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/prescribing-better-health-ysm-formalizes-nutrition-education-throughout-md-curriculum/ Starting in 2026, the MD program will launch a longitudinal thread that enhances nutrition content in the curriculum and emphasizes the role physicians play in promoting health and treating disease with dietary interventions. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/flashcards-anatomy-ysm-team-builds-prototypes-transform-medical-education/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/flashcards-anatomy-ysm-team-builds-prototypes-transform-medical-education/ The second Ideathon kicked off Monday afternoon in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library’s team-based learning classroom. The April 20th event brought together faculty, staff, students, and residents to collaboratively tackle challenges in medical education using artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z https://www.globalhealth.northwestern.edu/events/podcast/rabin-and-hudspeth.html https://www.globalhealth.northwestern.edu/events/podcast/rabin-and-hudspeth.html Recorded at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health annual meeting in Washington, D.C., this special episode of Explore Global Health features Tracy Rabin, MD (Yale University) and James Hudspeth, MD (Boston University) about the future of global health education. They explore the importance of truly bidirectional partnerships, the policy barriers that limit international clinicians from training in the U.S., and what institutions can do now to create more equitable, impactful collaborations. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/from-data-to-discovery-recapping-the-yaleepic-cosmos-datathon/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/from-data-to-discovery-recapping-the-yaleepic-cosmos-datathon/ On April 13, Yale Biomedical Informatics and Computing's Research Informatics Office (RIO) hosted the inaugural Yale Cosmos Datathon at 101 College Street. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/bids-faculty-honored-with-2026-acts-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/bids-faculty-honored-with-2026-acts-awards/ Members from the Yale University were honored at the 2026 Translational Science meeting by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/dr-nates-plate-reducing-microplastic-exposure-in-our-food/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/dr-nates-plate-reducing-microplastic-exposure-in-our-food/ Dr. Nate Wood from the Yale School of Medicine joined News 8 to highlight a few simple, high-impact swaps that can help reduce microplastic exposure. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://abcnews.com/GMA/Food/food-sugars-healthier-experts-weigh-nutrition-dates-honey/story?id=130767247 https://abcnews.com/GMA/Food/food-sugars-healthier-experts-weigh-nutrition-dates-honey/story?id=130767247 Consumers should keep in mind that alternative sugar sources still contain sugar, according to Dr. Nate Wood, assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/08/serving-those-who-served-many-yale-physicians-veteran-care-has-become-mission https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/08/serving-those-who-served-many-yale-physicians-veteran-care-has-become-mission Generations of Yale physicians have treated patients and launched cutting-edge health care initiatives through Yale’s affiliation with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/at-the-intersection-of-medicine-and-meaning-benjamin-doolittle/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/at-the-intersection-of-medicine-and-meaning-benjamin-doolittle/ In a Q&A, Yale School of Medicine's Benjamin Doolittle, MD, MDiv, discusses his path into medicine and theology, what it means to think beyond “cure,” and how clinicians can approach healing more holistically. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:24:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-recognize-exceptional-educators/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-recognize-exceptional-educators/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine recently presented its third Voluntary Faculty Awards, honoring voluntary faculty who teach medical students, physician associate students, residents, and fellows across Yale School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Health, and affiliated hospitals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:50:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/daniel-federman-renowned-veteran-care-advocate-to-retire/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/daniel-federman-renowned-veteran-care-advocate-to-retire/ Daniel Federman, MD, professor of medicine (general internal medicine) and vice chair of veterans affairs for the Yale Department of Internal Medicine, spent his career caring for veterans. He will retire on June 30, 2026. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-30/electronic-paperwork-increasing-burnout-risk-among-young-doctors https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-30/electronic-paperwork-increasing-burnout-risk-among-young-doctors “We suspected that if residents were spending a lot of time in the [electronic health record], they might have less time to read, reflect and study, which could affect exam performance,” said lead researcher Dr. Wendy Barr, an instructor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/aperture-iv-portraits-of-women-faculty-in-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/aperture-iv-portraits-of-women-faculty-in-medicine/ On March 5, 2026, the latest exhibit of a series of faculty portraits opened in Sterling Hall of Medicine (SHM), on the second floor. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/preparing-the-next-generation-of-physicians-yale-primary-care-clerkship/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/preparing-the-next-generation-of-physicians-yale-primary-care-clerkship/ For many medical students, the primary care clerkship offers their first sustained experience practicing medicine outside the hospital. In a Q&A, Benjamin Gallagher, MD, assistant professor of medicine (general internal medicine) and co- director of the Primary Care and Psychiatry Clerkship, discusses the need for students to have a high-quality and memorable experience during this rotation. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/fiellin-lauded-for-mentorship-and-service-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/fiellin-lauded-for-mentorship-and-service-research/ The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) will present the James L. Sorensen Distinguished Treatment and Service Research Mentorship Award to David Fiellin, MD, professor of medicine (general medicine), of emergency medicine, and of public health, for his outstanding commitment to mentorship in treatment and service research. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a70834571/do-weight-loss-patches-work/ https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a70834571/do-weight-loss-patches-work/ A sticker that delivers fat-burning or metabolism-boosting ingredients to your skin may sound too good to be true, and it is: In fact, these patches can actually cause adverse side effects, says Jorge Moreno, MD, an internal medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist at Yale Medicine. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/match-day-2026-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-announces-new-residents/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/match-day-2026-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-announces-new-residents/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine announces its newest incoming class of residents for Match Day 2026. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and the Educational Technology & Innovation (ETI) team will host its second Ideathon, scheduled for April 20 from 1-5:30 p.m. in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library team-based learning classroom (SHM L 115). The workshop will be followed by an optional reception at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/glp-1s-may-improve-mood-for-people-with-anxiety-and-depression/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/glp-1s-may-improve-mood-for-people-with-anxiety-and-depression/ In a new GLP-1 study, semaglutide appeared to reduce the incidence of mental-health sick days and hospitalization, suggesting improved mood. These findings are “very robust and compelling,” says Jorge Moreno, MD, assistant professor and obesity medicine doctor at Yale Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, who was not involved in the study. “There have been some prior studies that show favorable mental health outcomes for patients on GLP-1, and this study builds a stronger case for mental benefits of specific GLP-1s,” says Dr. Moreno. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ascopubs.org/do/diversity-clinical-trial-enrollment-key-oncology-trials-we-there-yet https://ascopubs.org/do/diversity-clinical-trial-enrollment-key-oncology-trials-we-there-yet Dr. Fumiko Chino welcomes Dr. Jennifer Miller and breast cancer survivor Megan-Claire Chase to discuss Dr. Miller's recent article, "Representation of Women, Older Adults, and Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Patients in Pivotal Trials for U.S. Food and Drug Administration Novel Oncology Therapeutic Approvals, 2012-2021: Bright Spot Trials and Trends Over Time," highlighting new research about how we are doing with diversity in key cancer clinical trials. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/after-hours-electronic-health-record-use-associated-with-resident-burnout/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/after-hours-electronic-health-record-use-associated-with-resident-burnout/ A new national study led by Yale School of Medicine's Wendy Barr, MD, MPH, alongside researchers at the American Board of Family Medicine, finds that after-hours EHR work is strongly associated with burnout among family medicine residents. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:38:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/welcome-new-faculty-staff-postdocs-in-the-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-march-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/welcome-new-faculty-staff-postdocs-in-the-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-march-2026/ The Department of Internal Medicine welcomes the following new faculty, staff, postgraduate associates, and postdoctoral associates and fellows who joined the team in February 2026. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-alcohol-consumption-ahead-of-st-patricks-day/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-alcohol-consumption-ahead-of-st-patricks-day/ Dr. Stephen Holt, Yale Medicine, addiction medicine physician and associate professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to discuss alcohol consumption and what you need to know ahead of one of the biggest alcohol-facing holidays. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/compounded-tirzepatide-plus-vitamin-b12-may-contain-impurities/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/compounded-tirzepatide-plus-vitamin-b12-may-contain-impurities/ Jorge Moreno, MD, an assistant professor and obesity medicine doctor at Yale Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, says the findings highlight a broader concern that obesity specialists have about compounded versions of GLP-1 medications. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/doolittle-named-fellow-of-international-society-of-science-and-religion/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/doolittle-named-fellow-of-international-society-of-science-and-religion/ Ben Doolittle, MD, MA Div, was elected as a fellow of the International Society of Science and Religion, comprising leading scholars in the field of science and religion. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/the-critical-window-after-an-overdose/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/the-critical-window-after-an-overdose/ A nonfatal opioid overdose is often treated as a near miss. But clinically, it is one of the strongest predictors of future harm — and one of the few moments when patients are actively engaged with the health care system. In new research, Yale School of Medicine's Maryam Kazemitabar, PhD, examines care in the 90 days following a nonfatal opioid overdose. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:31:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/ai-tools-in-medical-education-and-health-care-climate-impact-and-sustainable-practices/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/ai-tools-in-medical-education-and-health-care-climate-impact-and-sustainable-practices/ A panel of experts from across Yale and Yale New Haven Health discuss the climate impacts of AI use in health care and medical education. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-06/racial-disparities-persist-in-lung-cancer-treatment-study-finds Black lung cancer patients are less likely to receive surgery or radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer compared to white patients, a new Yale-led study says. “The past 30 years have seen tremendous progress in our fundamental understanding of lung cancer and the development of new treatment strategies,” senior researcher Dr. Cary Gross, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, said in a news release. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/05/cost-physical-therapy-varies-widely-state-state https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/05/cost-physical-therapy-varies-widely-state-state A new Yale study examines cost variation for physical therapy across the United States. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/integrating-tobacco-treatment-in-hiv-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/integrating-tobacco-treatment-in-hiv-care/ Yale School of Medicine's E. Jennifer Edelman, MD, MHS, tested an adaptive, team-based strategy to better integrate tobacco treatment into HIV clinics. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:57:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/gaps-in-lung-cancer-treatment-persist-yale-study-finds/ In recent decades, lung cancer treatment has been transformed—new surgeries, new radiation techniques, and dramatically improved outcomes. But according to new research from Yale, one thing has barely changed: who receives curative care. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:12:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-auction-raises-over-dollar20000-to-fight-food-and-housing-insecurity-in-new-haven/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-auction-raises-over-dollar20000-to-fight-food-and-housing-insecurity-in-new-haven/ The 32nd annual Hunger and Homelessness Auction on Feb. 20 in Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) Med Café raised funds for nonprofits working to alleviate issues of food and housing insecurity in the community. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/fiellin-and-gomez-luna-named-distinguished-fellows-of-american-society-of-addiction-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/fiellin-and-gomez-luna-named-distinguished-fellows-of-american-society-of-addiction-medicine/ David Fiellin, MD, professor of medicine (general medicine), of emergency medicine, and of public health, and Sandra Gomez-Luna, MD, an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry, were recently named Distinguished Fellows of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/study-extensive-benefits-emergency-department-clinical-trials/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/study-extensive-benefits-emergency-department-clinical-trials/ A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that participation in emergency department-based clinical trials delivers substantial benefits that extend far beyond improved patient outcomes. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-jan-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-jan-2026/ Meet some of the new professors in the Yale Department of Internal Medicine: Laura J. Morrison, MD; Onyema Ogbuagu, MBBCh; and Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/nunez-smith-among-prominent-black-leaders-in-medicine-cited-by-aamc/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/nunez-smith-among-prominent-black-leaders-in-medicine-cited-by-aamc/ Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS, associate dean for health equity research, was one of eight prominent Black leaders in medicine recognized by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/12/using-ai-chatbot-health-advice-keep-these-tips-mind https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/12/using-ai-chatbot-health-advice-keep-these-tips-mind Chatbots like ChatGPT are launching services to give consumers health advice. In a Q&A, clinician-educator Shaili Gupta explains the benefits and risks of relying on them. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/11/seven-day-injectable-daily-tablet-buprenorphine-equally-effective-ed-patients-opioid-use https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/11/seven-day-injectable-daily-tablet-buprenorphine-equally-effective-ed-patients-opioid-use In a Yale study, researchers found that seven-day injectable buprenorphine and daily tablet buprenorphine are equally safe and effective in engaging patients with opioid use disorder in treatment after an emergency department visit. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/hims-hers-to-offer-a-cheaper-knockoff-version-of-wegovy-pill/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/hims-hers-to-offer-a-cheaper-knockoff-version-of-wegovy-pill/ Jorge Moreno, MD, an assistant professor and an obesity medicine doctor at Yale Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, agrees. “Wegovy isn’t just a brand name — it’s an FDA-approved medication with a very specific, highly controlled formulation,” he says. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/diet-that-can-potentially-minimize-stroke-risk/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/diet-that-can-potentially-minimize-stroke-risk/ Dr. Nate Wood, Yale medicine internist, with board certifications in culinary, obesity, and lifestyle medicine, and assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut to discuss a diet that research shows can potentially minimize stroke risk and the benefits of making the anti-inflammatory diet part of your life. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/is-moderate-drinking-good-or-bad-for-you/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/is-moderate-drinking-good-or-bad-for-you/ While many people depend on a nightly drink or two to help them fall asleep, drinking keeps you from getting the kind of sleep your brain needs to feel rested, says Stephen Holt, MD, an internal medicine doctor and addiction medicine specialist at Yale Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/why-antibiotic-allergy-labels-deserve-a-second-look/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/why-antibiotic-allergy-labels-deserve-a-second-look/ In modern medicine, antibiotics are among the most powerful tools for preventing and treating life-threatening bacterial infections. Their effectiveness, however, often depends on using the right drug at the right time. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:30:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/public-transit-barrier-to-methadone-treatment/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/genmed/news-article/public-transit-barrier-to-methadone-treatment/ In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, Yale researchers examined the burdens for people who use public transit to access methadone treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) at Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) in Connecticut. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:30:00 Z