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$20 Pill vs $20,000 Surgery? Popular Diabetes Drug Metformin Found To Relieve Osteoarthritis Knee Pain - SciTechDaily
Metformin may reduce knee pain in overweight patients with osteoarthritis, offering a low-cost alternative to early knee replacement surgery, according to a Monash University trial. A widely used diabetes medication may help relieve knee osteoarthritis (OA) p…
A dangerous E. coli strain has emerged; a small mutation may explain its rise - Ars Technica
It’s unclear what the mutation does, but it might make E. coli stealthy on lettuce.
Plastic may be warming the planet more than we thought - The Washington Post
Most models haven’t accounted for how microplastics may increase global warming by disrupting natural cycles that store carbon.
Second rabid fox attack in one week shakes up Texas community - MySA
Hays County is urging caution from residents as two rabid fox attacks have been reported in one week. First in Wimberley and then in San Marcos.
'Truly miraculous': Common gut microbe shows promise as fatty liver disease treatment - Live Science
Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.
Neuroscientists discover music’s hidden power to reshape memory - PsyPost
A new neuroimaging study reveals that listening to emotionally charged music during memory recall can change how we remember events. The music not only shaped what participants remembered but also altered the emotional tone of their memories one day later.
Bird flu in pet cats is on the rise. What owners need to know - Global News
Scientists warn that bird flu infections in household pets could create new pathway for human transmission after cases spiked dramatically in 2023 to 2024.
ANPD001 eases motor symptoms, early trial data show - Parkinson's News Today
The first three Parkinson's patients who received ANPD001 saw improvements in motor symptoms and daily functioning, early trial data showed.
For The First Time, Common Hospital “Superbug” Found To Break Down Medical Plastics - IFLScience
This bacterium is a common cause of infections in hospitals, and now researchers are a step closer to understanding why.
Seniors should skip this vaccine after deadly complications, FDA warns - AL.com
The CDC is recommending the vaccine pause while it investigates “serious adverse events."
I’m Afraid That Once I’ve Married My Boyfriend, His Past Will Come Knocking at Our Door - Slate Magazine
His history worries me.
Experts Just Discovered That Alzheimer's Symptoms Can Surface In Your 20s And 30s. Here's What To Watch For - Yahoo
While most people associate Alzheimer's symptoms with old age, new research suggests signs could begin to show up in your 20s and 30s. Here's what to know.
Alzheimer's Symptoms Can Appear Decades Earlier Than Thought, New Study Finds. Here's What To Know - womenshealthmag.com
While most people associate Alzheimer's symptoms with old age, new research suggests signs could begin to show up in your 20s and 30s. Here's what to know.
Registered dietitian answers 5 key questions about fiber, weight loss - Medical News Today
A registered dietitian answers key questions about fiber — why we need it, how much we need to consume, whether supplements like psyllium husk can aid weight loss, and more in this podcast.
Human “Super Immunity” – Man Bitten by Snakes Over 100 Times Helps Create Revolutionary Antivenom - SciTechDaily
Scientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom using antibodies from a hyper-immune human donor, offering broad protection against deadly snake species. In a major leap forward for snakebite treatment, scientists have developed the most broadly e…
Which breakfast is highest in sugar? Test your knowledge with our quiz. - The Washington Post
Take our quiz to test your knowledge. The answers might surprise you.
Are beards really dirtier than toilet seats? - The Washington Post
Bacteria live on your skin and in beards, too. But experts said they do not increase the risk of infection for a person with facial hair.
Do I Really Need to Care About My Bone Density? - The Cut
For months, the term has popped up more and more on TikTok, on Instagram, and even in the occasional real-life conversation. Here’s what a bunch of doctors actually think about TikTok’s latest health anxiety — and what they do about it IRL.
Disgust, Not Taste, Drives Vegetarian Meat Avoidance - Neuroscience News
This illness kills babies at their most vulnerable. We can stop it. - vox.com
Better tests means antibiotics get to babies who need them.