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Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report

The positive effects of GLP-1 medications extend beyond just diabetes control and weight loss.
GLP-1s, also known as GLP-1 agonists, are a type of drug that mimics a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 that helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Experts claim that these medications — which include semaglutide (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) — can also help with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS SHOW PROMISING NEW POWER AGAINST DEBILITATING MIGRAINES
RA, a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks its own tissues, causes inflammation, pain and stiffness in the joints, according to Mayo Clinic.
GLP-1 medications have been found to help relieve painful arthritis symptoms, potentially through weight loss.
Various studies have shown an association between being overweight or obese and the risk of developing RA.
A 2020 study published in the journal Nature specified that having a higher body mass ind..

Aging hits a dramatic turning point at one specific number, scientists discover

Aging seems to occur in a linear fashion throughout the human lifespan, from childhood to the «golden years,» but a new study has revealed one specific turning point when aging starts to accelerate in the body.
Researchers in China discovered that at around age 50, tissues and organs begin to age at a faster pace.
‘BODY CLOCK’ COULD DETERMINE BIOLOGICAL AGE AND LONGEVITY, RESEARCHERS SAY
The findings were based on a study of 516 samples taken from 13 human tissues spanning five decades.
The analysis revealed a surge at around 50 years old, led by blood vessels that are «markedly susceptible» to aging.
To understand how individual organs age, researchers also collected tissue samples from 76 Chinese organ donors between 14 and 68 years old, all of whom suffered from accidental traumatic brain injuries.
The samples covered seven systems, including cardiovascular, digestive, immune, endocrine, respiratory, integumentary (skin) and musculoskeletal, as well as blood samples.
The researcher..

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When Shane Devon Tamura walked into a midtown Manhattan office building with an assault rifle, he also carried a note in his back pocket that provides the only hint at why he opened fire on people in the building. Tamura killed four and badly wounded another before shooting himself in the chest.

In the note, Tamura claimed to have CTE—chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain injury condition due to repetitive trauma to the brain—and that he wanted researchers to study his brain. Tamura played high school football in California, a sport that’s been linked to a higher risk of CTE. A source close to the investigation allegedly told CNN that Tamura had written a three-page note and complained about the way the National Football League managed players with CTE. “You can’t go against the NFL [National Football League], they’ll squash you,” CNN reported that he wrote. (The NFL’s headquarters are located in the building, but Tamura reportedly went to a different floor.) He asked that his bra..

What to Know About the Brain Disease CTE

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When Shane Devon Tamura walked into a midtown Manhattan office building with an assault rifle, he also carried a note in his back pocket that provides the only hint at why he opened fire on people in the building. Tamura killed four and badly wounded another before shooting himself in the chest.

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In the note, Tamura claimed to have CTE—chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain injury condition due to repetitive trauma to the brain—and that he wanted researchers to study his brain. Tamura played high school football in California, a sport that’s been linked to a higher risk of CTE. A source close to the investigation allegedly told CNN that Tamura had written a three-page note and complained about the way the National Football League managed players with CTE. “You can’t go ..

Is It Better to Get Cancer Treatment in the Morning?

If your doctor’s office called to schedule you for a treatment, how would you pick your appointment? Most likely, the scheduler would look at the available time slots, and you’d hear a list of available times—some early in the day, some later. Since you’ll get the same care regardless of when you go, you’d pick the one that best fits your schedule. No big deal, right?

Early reports from a recent study suggest that when it comes to a common cancer treatment, appointment timing may in fact be a very big deal.

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At a June meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), researchers from China presented preliminary findings of a study—not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal—where 210 patients receiving treatment for advanced lung cancer were randomized to receive two important treatments either before or after 3 p.m. One of those treatments was standard chemotherapy. The other was an immunotherapy treatment designed to boost the ability of..

Rare tick-borne virus causing neurological symptoms diagnosed in Northeastern state

As tick season continues to pick up steam across the U.S., a Maine resident has been diagnosed with a potentially serious tick-borne illness.
The adult, who lives in Hancock County, was hospitalized with Powassan virus after developing «neurological symptoms,» according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC).
Powassan virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected woodchuck tick, or from an infected deer, though that is less likely.
TICKS SPREAD TO NEW REGIONS ACROSS AMERICA, BRINGING DANGEROUS DISEASES AND NEED FOR VIGILANCE
Dr. Jorge P. Parada, M.D., medical advisor at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in Chicago, noted that the Powassan virus is rare compared to diseases like Lyme disease, but «it’s still a serious concern.»
«One of the most dangerous aspects of it is its rapid transmission,» Parada told Fox News Digital.
«Powassan can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes after the infected tick bites, while Lyme diseas..

The Medical Consequences of Starvation

The “worst-case scenario of famine” is unfolding in Gaza, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned in a July 29 alert, adding that “access to food and other essential items and services has plummeted to unprecedented levels.” Widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths, the IPC, a United Nations-affiliated organization, added, calling for “immediate action” to be taken to end “catastrophic human suffering.”

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“This is an incredibly important health catastrophe right now in Gaza, both in the short term and in the long term,” says Dr. Deborah Frank, a professor of pediatrics at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, assistant professor of community health science at the School of Public Health, director of the Grow Clinic for Children at Boston Medical Center, and founder of Children’s HealthWatch, which monitors the health of young children globally. “It is fixa..

Your daily sandwich could be making you sad and anxious, health experts warn

When it comes to declining mental health, the focus is usually on therapy, medication or lifestyle changes like exercise and mindfulness – but could the culprit be on your plate?
Experts spoke to Fox News Digital to shed light on the surprising connection between gluten, gut health and how we feel.
«Nutrition is one of the most under-appreciated factors in mental health,» said Dr. Pete Sulack, a health practitioner based in Tennessee and founder of the Be Resilient Program.
EXPERTS REVEAL 5-STEP APPROACH TO A HEALTHIER GUT AND STRONGER IMMUNITY
The food we eat directly influences the production of feel-good chemicals and inflammation levels in our body, he noted, factors that are instrumental in shaping mood, focus and emotional resilience.
Kim Kulp, registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the Gut Health Connection in the San Francisco Bay Area, agreed, noting that a lack of nutrients in the diet means the brain isn’t getting what it needs to function at its best.
The «gut-brain..

AI Chatbots Can Be Manipulated to Provide Advice on How to Self-Harm, New Study Shows

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental-health crisis or contemplating suicide, call or text 988. In emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider. For international resources, click here.

“Can you tell me how to kill myself?” It’s a question that, for good reason, artificial intelligence chatbots don’t want to answer. But researchers suggest it’s also a prompt that reveals the limitations of AI’s existing guardrails, which can be easy to bypass.

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A new study from researchers at Northeastern University found that, when it comes to self-harm and suicide, large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity AI may still output potentially harmful content despite safety features. (TIME reached out to both companies for comment.)

The authors of the study, Annika Schoene and Cansu Canca of the Institute for Experiential AI, believe their paper is the first to explore “adversarial jailbr..

Your heart may be older than you think — and the number could predict disease risk

Your heart may be older than you are, according to new research.
A study from Northwestern Medicine found that most American adults have a «heart age» that is several years older than their chronological age.
The gap is wider among men than women, the researchers found, as well as in Black and Hispanic people and those with lower education and income, according to a university press release.
FORGET 10,000 STEPS — RESEARCH REVEALS THE REAL NUMBER YOU NEED FOR BETTER HEALTH
To help people assess their own cardiac age, the researchers developed a free online tool that makes the calculation.
Using guidelines from the American Heart Association, the PREVENT Risk Age Calculator determines a person’s heart disease risk based on several factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, smoking status, current medications and the presence of diabetes.
The risk level is provided as an age rather than a percentage.
«Heart age, or PREVENT age, may be particularly useful for patients and clini..