WHO: Nearly 1.8 billion people at risk due to inactivity ( www.dw.com )
Nearly 1.8 billion adults are at risk of cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to insufficient exercise, according to a new report released on Wednesday....
Other countries have better sunscreens. Here's why we can't get them in the U.S. ( www.npr.org )
Weight loss drug could reduce heart attack risk by 20%, study finds ( www.theguardian.com )
Researchers say semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, could be biggest medical breakthrough since statins...
Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests ( www.theguardian.com )
Finding that clearance of fluid in mice brains is lower in sleep and anaesthesia runs counter to dominant view in neuroscience...
Embryo loss is integral to IVF. Alabama’s ruling equating embryos with children jeopardizes its practice ( www.statnews.com )
An embryo is one of the earliest stages of development of a multicellular organism. But according to the Supreme Court of Alabama, it is a person, too — an unborn child, entitled to the same legal protections as any minor....
The surprisingly not so doomed effort to force US drivers to stop speeding ( www.theverge.com )
Plant-based ultraprocessed foods linked to heart disease, early death, study says ( www.cnn.com )
Want to reduce your risk of developing chronic disease and live longer while also helping the planet? Eat a plant-based diet, experts say....
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too ( www.mprnews.org )
We are in the middle of National Bike Month, and cycling enthusiasts love to talk up the benefits of their favorite activity. ...
Texas woman fainted during miscarriage after doctors ‘refused care’ ( www.independent.co.uk )
Bird flu tests are hard to get. How will we know when to sound the alarm? ( www.nbcnews.com )
What can Trump do about vaccines? More than you might think. ( www.politico.com )
Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests ( www.cnn.com )
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay....
Rise of drug-resistant superbugs could make Covid pandemic look ‘minor’, expert warns ( www.theguardian.com )
Common infections will kill millions if drug resistance through misuse of antibiotics is not curbed, says England’s ex-chief medical officer...
A Penn study on racial bias in health care algorithms shows “race is a bad variable” ( www.inquirer.com )
Scientists create vaccine with potential to protect against future coronaviruses ( www.theguardian.com )
Researchers say experimental shot is step towards goal of creating vaccines before a pandemic has started...
Texas dairy farm worker’s case may be first where bird flu virus spread from mammal to human, scientists say ( www.statnews.com )
A new report on the first human bird flu case tied to the outbreak in cows in the United States suggests that the Texas man may be the first detected case of the H5N1 virus transmitting from a mammal to a person....
Mentally stimulating work plays key role in staving off dementia, study finds ( www.theguardian.com )
People in routine and repetitive jobs found to have 31% greater risk of disease in later life, and 66% higher risk of mild cognitive problems...
Philadelphia blames measles outbreak on people declining vaccines, failing to quarantine ( thehill.com )
The city of Philadelphia is blaming the recent measles outbreak on people declining to get vaccinated and failing to follow quarantine recommendations, after its Department of Public Health confirmed at least four cases....
Woman who sued Texas for abortion left state to have procedure after ‘hellish’ week ( www.theguardian.com )
Center for the Reproductive Rights, which is representing Kate Cox, says she left after being ‘in and out of the emergency room’...
Health insurers cover fewer drugs and make them harder to get ( www.npr.org )
Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs ( www.bbc.com )
A global alert about fake Ozempic - which has become popular as a way of losing weight - has been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO)....
Bird flu pandemic risk high as cow cases appear and officials warn of humans’ role ( www.theguardian.com )
USDA report finds transmission likely happening when workers, cows, vehicles and equipment go to multiple farms...
FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer’s drug, despite risks and limitations ( www.npr.org )
A dangerous new animal sedative is making its way into the illegal drug supply ( www.nbcnews.com )
An animal tranquilizer called medetomidine has been linked to a recent rise in overdoses in Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania....
'I was killing myself': San Francisco program giving alcohol to addicts may save lives ( www.usatoday.com )
