Do your knees hurt sometimes? Join the club. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with degenerative osteoarthritis in their knees and millions more experience occasional pain, stiffness or that … [+59 chars]

Some popular approaches may come with surprising downsides.

The Washington Post

Column | 4 knee pain treatments to reconsider — and one that really works - The Washington Post

A Maryland man claims that a popular weight-loss drug caused his total vision loss, leaving him legally blind.
Todd Engel, 63, was first prescribed Ozempic in 2023 to help manage his diabetes. The G… [+7047 chars]

Todd Engel, 63, was first prescribed Ozempic in 2023 to help manage his diabetes.

Fox News

Maryland man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic, shares warning for other users - New York Post

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. Bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species' recovery in California, officials said.
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Bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species' recovery in California, officials said.

KSL.com

Bird flu caused the death of Jackie, a California bald eagle who captured hearts - KSL News

The FDA has cleared a few of these drugs, including Pfizer's breast-cancer therapy Veppanu and Bristol Myers Squibb's multiple myeloma drug Zenbexus, even as questions remain about how broadly they w… [+263 chars]

Drug companies bet billions on development

Newser

Protein Degraders Could Change Disease Treatment - Newser

Minnesota has confirmed another 18 cases of measles in the past week one of its highest single-week totals in decades amid two ongoing outbreaks in the states least-vaccinated counties.
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All 18 cases confirmed in the past week were in north-central Todd County, which has Minnesota’s lowest vaccination rate. Officials say case counts are still growing.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Measles cases reach 42 in rural Minnesota amid outbreaks - Star Tribune

It may be time to rethink those late-night raids on the fridge or the cookie and chip cupboard: A new study has linked out-of-hours snacking with two types of liver disease, cirrhosis and metabolic d… [+4440 chars]

It may be time to rethink those late-night raids on the fridge or the cookie and chip cupboard: A new study has linked out-of-hours snacking with two types of liver disease, cirrhosis and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

ScienceAlert

One Common Eating Habit Is Linked to Higher Risk of 2 Liver Diseases - ScienceAlert

Bread can still have a place on your plate as you age. We asked three registered dietitians to name the healthiest bread for healthy aging, and they all pointed to the same standout choice: sprouted … [+2952 chars]

Bread has a place in a balanced diet, but some breads are more nutritious than others. Three dietitians agree on the best bread for health and longevity.

Health.com

The Best Bread To Eat Daily for Healthy Aging, According to Dietitians - Health.com

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending one of its scientists to Pennsylvania to help curb the states growing measles outbreak, a CDC spokesperson said Thursday. That person, a dise… [+823 chars]

The move follows a public battle between Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Gov. Josh Shapiro over measles-related deaths.

NBC News

CDC sending a ‘disease detective’ to help stop measles outbreak in Pennsylvania - NBC News

The gut-brain axis is a two-way biochemical hotline, with messages zipping back and forth all day long. When the gut is chronically inflamed, inflammatory signals travel through the body to the brain… [+5214 chars]

The gut-brain axis is a two-way biochemical hotline, with messages zipping back and forth all day long. When the gut is chronically inflamed, inflammatory signals travel through the body to the brain and trigger neuroinflammation. The hippocampus, which gover…

Medical Xpress

Popular sports supplement may help shield the brain from damage linked to gut inflammation - Medical Xpress

Its effect on people remains an ongoing question.

Ars Technica

Microplastics in water aren’t inert and make damaging chemicals on their own - Ars Technica

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will enter a new phase in its budding partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center next week, as the renowned cancer center transitions its breast oncology servi… [+2869 chars]

It's the first of many transitions as Dana-Farber unwinds its partnership with Brigham.

The Boston Globe

Dana-Farber to transfer breast cancer services away from Brigham, toward Beth Israel next week - The Boston Globe

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Ultra-processed food wasn’t associated with colorectal cancer in a lengthy study of older adults. But scientists are left wondering: Which foods are safe to eat?

Large study finds no link between ultra-processed food and colorectal cancer - NBC News

MARION, Mass.A raccoon found in Marion, Massachusetts, has tested positive for rabies, prompting the town to issue a rabies advisory.
According to the Marion Board of Health, a raccoon that was "act… [+1599 chars]

Marion officials are warning residents after a raccoon near Point Road tested positive for rabies.

WCVB Boston

Town issues rabies advisory after raccoon tests positive - WCVB

GLP-1 medications may provide health benefits that extend beyond weight loss, according to a growing body of research.
From reducing cardiovascular risks to potentially easing joint pain and inflamm… [+4325 chars]

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide may be repairing joints, calming inflammation, and protecting vital organs before any weight loss occurs.

Weight-loss drugs may fight 7 serious health problems before the pounds even come off - Fox News

High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this extra strain can thicken the heart muscle and narrow the arteries, further complicating cardiovascular health. Even … [+4883 chars]

High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this extra strain can thicken the heart muscle and narrow the arteries, further complicating cardiovascular health. Even in people with no other health conditions, a 20 mmHg rise in…

Intensive blood pressure control protects the heart—with no added kidney failure risk detected - Medical Xpress

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“When I look in the mirror, my eyes fill with tears,” Trisha Stevens, now paralyzed from her lower back down, says

PEOPLE

Mom of 6 Sues Doctors, Hospital After Hysterectomy Allegedly Leads to Paralysis, Quadruple Amputations - Yahoo News Canada

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WATERTOWN, NY The Jefferson County Public Health Service (JCPHS) has been notified by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Wadsworth laboratory that an individual in Jeffer… [+2447 chars]

Newzjunky.com

Measles case confirmed in Jefferson County in unvaccinated person - Newzjunky

Dr. Rachna Shroff, a cancer researcher who was diagnosed with her own aggressive form of the disease, has died. She was 47.
The University of Arizona, where Shroff was an associate director of clini… [+1898 chars]

Dr. Rachna Shroff, a renowned cancer researcher who was diagnosed with her own aggressive form of the disease, has died. She was 47.