Rethinking Alcohol, GLP-1 Effects, and the Week in Medical Science

I’m Dr. Terry Simpson, and this is Medical News of the Week, ending October 19 2025.
Each week I read the medical journals so you don’t have to.
This episode covers ten new studies that affect real-world health — including a major rise in alcohol-related deaths, how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are reshaping obesity trends, why gait training and proper footwear protect your joints, and updates on cholesterol management, cancer care, infectious disease, and global longevity.
If you care about evidence-based health, prevention, and the science that actually changes lives, this one’s for you.