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Doctors Say This Is the #1 Most Concerning Ozempic Side Effect - bestlifeonline.com
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can decrease lean muscle mass by roughly 10 percent, according to a new study that has doctors concerned.
Coronial inquest after Northern Beaches child with flu dies in hospital - Manly Observer
A Northern Beaches kindergartener has tragically died at Northern Beaches Hospital this week after contracting the influenza A (the flu). She had been discharged twice from Sydney Children's Hospital earlier that day.
Study finds eating fries weekly raises type 2 diabetes risk - BBC
Researchers say there is less of a risk for those who eat baked, boiled or mashed potatoes instead.
Los Angeles wildfires may be linked to 440 deaths, new research estimates - CNN
The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles earlier this year — burning entire neighborhoods to the ground, straining firefighting resources and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes — may have led to hundreds more deaths than were recorded, a ne…
This Habit Has Been Considered "Healthy" For A Long Time, But Now Some Longevity Experts Are Warning Against It - BuzzFeed
You may want to think twice about this common type of protein.
This Habit Has Been Considered "Healthy" For A Long Time, But Now Some Longevity Experts Are Warning Against It - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
You may want to think twice about this common type of protein.
Plague kills cat near Evergreen, first confirmed case in Jeffco since 2023 - KDVR
A domestic cat is dead after it contracted plague, according to Jefferson County Public Health.
Washington investigates possible first local malaria case - KING5.com
If confirmed, it would be Washington’s first locally acquired infection.
Bat found in Colorado Springs tests positive for rabies - KKTV
The bat, which tested positive for rabies on Tuesday, is the first animal in the county to test positive for the disease in 2025.
Walking further and faster linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular events in people with high blood pressure - Medical Xpress
An analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps, and walking faster, is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of major problems of the heart and…
A salty twist: Diabetes risk study says french fries are a culprit - NBC News
Craving French fries? Dunking your spuds in a deep fryer might be a recipe for elevating your risk of type 2 diabetes.
Huge study of ME/CFS reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to the debilitating syndrome - Live Science
A large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.
Man, 45, died 'taking de-worming drug for animals after seeing fake claims online it could cure cancer' - The US Sun
A MAN died after taking a de-worming drug for animals as he believed it would cure cancer, an inquest heard. Lee Redpath, 45, was rushed to hospital with signs of liver failure after dosing himself…
Woman’s uncontrollable orgasmic episodes apparently linked to dopamine imbalance - PsyPost
A case study from China details how antipsychotic medication helped a young woman overcome persistent, distressing orgasmic symptoms unrelated to sexual desire. The findings suggest a possible role for dopamine dysfunction in persistent genital arousal disord…
How many steps do you need to stay healthy? - NPR
Most of us have heard you need 10,000 steps a day to stave off health problems, but new research is finding that number is not necessary -- though more is always better.
CPAP usage for sleep apnea might increase heart health risks - upi.com
New research indicates sleep apnea patients who use CPAP machines might face increased risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related health conditions.
Research on reversing Alzheimer’s reveals lithium as potential key - The Washington Post
Years of investigation by scientists at Harvard has revealed that lithium is deeply involved in Alzheimer’s disease, a finding that could lead to new treatments.
Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research : Shots - Health News - NPR
The Trump administration canceled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.
Pierce County woman may have first locally transmitted case of malaria in Washington - KIRO 7 News Seattle
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department says it’s investigating after a local woman was recently infected with malaria.
Three Deaths Reported as NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Spreads - Bloomberg.com
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City’s Central Harlem neighborhood has now caused three deaths, and health officials are still trying to track down the source.