ADHD medications may help ease menopausal brain fog, a recent review suggests. But they showed little to no effect on objective cognitive tests, and experts caution it’s too early to recommend them. Read: bit.ly/4BmChjp

Could a handful of pistachios before you go to bed really help you sleep better? Tryptophan supplements may reduce wakefulness at doses of at least 1 gram daily. An ounce of pistachios supplies only about 71 mg. Read: bit.ly/4k62Va3

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommends hormone therapy for hot flashes and night sweats for those who can use it. For those who can’t or don’t want to, it strongly recommends nonhormonal options. Read: bit.ly/4jDQQZH

“Congratulations, you don’t have MS.” Christina Applegate on what her doctor told her. “I was, like, not happy at all.” Her symptoms have worsened, and the underlying cause remains under investigation. Read: bit.ly/485RrvU

Physical activity may help reduce depressive symptoms during menopause. In one trial, participants were instructed to walk for 30 minutes, 3 times per week. If you’re experiencing persistent depression, talk with a healthcare professional. Read: bit.ly/4yxUHeh

Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to report their symptoms have been mistaken for mental health issues. “Once a psychiatric explanation enters the medical record, there’s a risk that later clinicians view new symptoms through that same lens.” bit.ly/4jmwML9

“When your life is supposed to go back to normal, it never does. You have to find a new normal. That quiet phase can be really lonely and difficult.” Marisa Weiss, MD, on what breast cancer patients need when treatment ends. Read: bit.ly/4BfPFWE

“Just because it is ultra-processed doesn’t mean it is inherently bad or good for you.” Researchers found no association between overall intake of ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer among more than 400,000 adults. Read: bit.ly/4BavkSi

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a successful surgery, the Vatican said. Adenocarcinoma is the most common subtype of lung cancer globally. It accounts for around 40% of all lung cancer diagnoses. What to know: bit.ly/3UoBlug

“Breaking Bad” actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34. Mitte lived with cerebral palsy and was a prominent advocate for disability representation and inclusion. bit.ly/4s0rlDK