News Above the Noise—Week of September 7, 2025
1. Beta-Blockers May Do More Harm Than Good
According to groundbreaking new research, a class of drugs called beta-blockers—used for decades as a first-line treatment after a heart attack—may not benefit the vast majority of patients who take them and may also contribute to a higher risk of hospitalization and death in some women but not necessarily in men. Learn more here.
2. A Suggested Guide to Vaccines This Fall
If you’re having trouble understanding what vaccines are right for you and your family this fall, you’re not alone. With recent changes to our long-standing federal vaccine guidelines, states are stepping in with their own recommendations. We turned to Your Local Epidemiologist for their Guide to Fall 2025 Vaccines, which offers “the what, who, and when for each, informed by the most up-to-date science and policy.” Click here to learn more.
3. Are You Looking to Get Active and Stay Injury-Free?
Pain and injuries are often caused by one of two extremes: too little, or too much movement. But getting active is a key factor in maintaining our health so getting in movement, safely, is essential. Thankfully, The New York Times compiled six tips from physical therapists that will allow you to shake up your routine and get moving, without ending up in a physical therapist’s office. Click here to get their tips.
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