A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that California high school students who frequently saw cannabis and e-cigarette posts on social media, particularly TikTok, were more likely to start using these substances. The research indicated a significant link between exposure to such content and increased substance use, even as overall e-cigarette use among teens is declining. Influencer content, which often bypasses regulatory scrutiny, poses additional risks by normalizing cannabis and e-cigarette use among young audiences.

A clinical trial led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher found that weekly doses of semaglutide — a medication typically prescribed to Type 2 diabetes patients — improved blood sugar levels and weight loss for adult Type 1 diabetes patients who use automated insulin delivery systems and have a body mass index of 30 or higher.

Tony Hunter, Ph.D., to be honored at the 2025 NFCR Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research & Entrepreneurship in Washington, D.C., for his landmark discovery that opened the field of tyrosine kinase signaling and revolutionized cancer treatment.