While maternal deaths are closely tracked, paternal mortality is rarely examined. Research shows fathers — particularly men in their 20s through early 40s — die disproportionately from preventable causes such as suicide, overdose, homicide and accidental injury. Yet paternal mortality is rarely examined in connection to the transition to parenthood. A new Northwestern University study examined paternal mortality data in Georgia and found 60% of deaths were from potentially preventable causes like homicide, accidental injury, suicide, which the study authors call a "huge missed opportunity." The study includes Georgia data only, and the reason is because studying these trends nationally is difficult because of how data is collected and de-identified. The study authors hope the findings will prompt other states to analyze their own data to better understand paternal mortality at a state level and work collectively to create a system to analyze this important national trend.  

About The Study: This study found that unsecure firearm storage was more common among those with subjective cognitive decline than among those without, although this observation may be driven by differences in storage status by sex, age, veteran status, and presence of children in the home. Existing clinical guidance recommends assessing firearm access and promoting secure storage for patients with cognitive symptoms; the results of this study suggest these recommendations are not yet reflected in household practices.

About The Study: Clinicians should recognize common anxiety presentations and understand how to differentiate between anxiety and other psychiatric or medical conditions. Referring patients to behavioral health specialists for cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or prescribing recommended pharmacotherapy with Collaborative Care Management can help to reduce patient morbidity and improve functioning. 

About The Article: This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page discusses different types of anxiety disorders, how they are diagnosed, and how they can be treated.

A study by the German Diabetes Center shows that glucagon levels are already significantly elevated soon after the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and are closely linked to fatty liver disease (MASLD). The findings suggest a previously underestimated role of hepatic glucagon regulation and indicate possible “glucagon resistance” in the liver, opening new perspectives for early detection, prevention, and future therapeutic approaches targeting liver metabolism.

Intimacy doesn’t disappear in long-term care, but clear guidance on how to support it often does. A new paper outlines a practical framework for how organizations can move from uncertainty and inconsistency to a structured, ethical approach that respects residents’ autonomy while protecting their safety. At the heart of the model is the creation of a dedicated Sexual Health Committee, a multidisciplinary team charged with developing policies, guiding staff, and helping communities navigate one of the most sensitive — and often avoided — aspects of care.

Entitled “Enhancing Sexual Well-Being in Long-Term Care: A Framework for Effective Guidelines,” and published in Annals of Long-Term Care, the framework begins by establishing a Sexual Health Committee that brings together professionals across disciplines to lead this work. The Sexual Health Committee’s mission is clear: to support healthy sexual expression for all residents, including those with cognitive impairment, within well-defined ethical and professional boundaries.