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Most-Clicked Medical News Articles: April 2025

May 2, 2025

CDC reports second highest measles case count in 25 years

(CDC)—Between January 1 and April 17, 2025, a total of 800 measles cases were reported in the U.S. ... Read more

Tirzepatide approval dramatically shifted prescribing patterns for diabetes, weight management

(Ann Intern Med)—The dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist has significantly influenced the use of glucose- and weight-lowering medications ... Read more

CDC reports on prevalence, early identification of autism spectrum disorder

(CDC)—A new CDC report shows that autism spectrum disorder now affects 3.2% of children in the U.S., with improved early detection rates ... Read more

How often does semaglutide land patients in the ED?

(Ann Intern Med)—Semaglutide has been associated with GI and other adverse events ... Read more

Antidepressant use tied to significant weight changes over six years

(Front Psychiatry)—Long-term studies on the relationship between antidepressant treatment and weight gain have been limited, despite evidence suggesting an association ... Read more