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Sep 17, 2026, 7:18 AM

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HEALTHTHE BRIEF09/17/26

A major study links bisphosphonate drugs commonly used for osteoporosis to significantly lower Alzheimer's disease risk.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸A Hong Kong study of 121,492 older adults found nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates linked to 16% lower Alzheimer's risk. — Fox News Health

HEALTHTHE BRIEF09/17/26

Health insurance coverage in 2025 stayed relatively unchanged despite Republican healthcare reforms, Census data shows.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Only 26.7 million Americans, or about 7.9%, were without health insurance coverage in 2025. — Washington Examiner Healthcare

HEALTHTHE BRIEF09/17/26

A major study found the antibiotic cefepime linked to significantly higher risk of death in adults compared to other antibiotics.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Analysis of 110 clinical trials showed cefepime linked to 94.4% higher probability of all-cause mortality versus other beta-lactam drugs. — Fox News Health