Testosterone Therapy Warnings, Historical Grocery Prices

Key takeaways

• Testosterone therapy warnings may ease after studies question heart and prostate risks.
• Glucosamine use is linked to faster dementia progression in some patients.
• Grocery prices could exceed a 20-year average due to fuel, tariffs and weather.

Summary

Testosterone therapy, dementia risks and grocery prices are the focus of this week’s updates. Health officials are reviewing long-standing warning labels tied to testosterone therapy after studies found no increased risk of major heart or prostate issues. This could influence how doctors prescribe treatment, though some still urge caution.

At the same time, new research suggests a common joint supplement may worsen dementia progression in certain individuals. Separately, food costs are rising, with bread, coffee, produce and beef expected to see noticeable increases driven by supply challenges and broader economic pressures.

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Full transcript

[0:00:04] Health officials are considering removing long-standing warning

[0:00:07] labels tied to testosterone therapy.

[0:00:10] Recent studies have debunked previous concerns about an increased risk

[0:00:14] of major heart or prostate problems for men using the treatment.

[0:00:19] Officials say the changes could make doctors more likely to prescribe the

[0:00:22] therapy for men with low testosterone, but some doctors warn to proceed with caution.

[0:00:29] A popular joint pain supplement may have unexpected risks for

[0:00:33] people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

[0:00:37] A recent study found that at least a year of glucosamine use was linked to a

[0:00:42] higher risk of dementia progression in people with mild cognitive impairment.

[0:00:47] Some experts say the connection is unclear.

[0:00:50] Inflammation and lower activity, both risk factors for dementia,

[0:00:54] are common among glucosamine users.

[0:00:58] A rise in grocery prices is expected to break a 20-year average

[0:01:03] this summer, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

[0:01:06] Higher fuel costs, tariffs and severe weather are driving costs.

[0:01:12] Items like bread, coffee and some produce are expected to see noticeable increases.

[0:01:18] Beef prices may see high spikes driven by a nationwide cattle shortage and strong demand.