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New Study Links Ozempic to Rare Vision Loss Risk Amid Safety Concerns
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic has been linked to a rare and serious eye condition that can cause sudden and irreversible vision loss, according to a new study published on medRxiv. The research, which analyzed years of patient data from Denmark and Norway, found that individuals using Ozempic were over twice as likely to develop non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) compared to those taking other diabetes medications. 
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic has been linked to a rare and serious eye condition that can cause sudden and irreversible vision loss, according to a new study published on medRxiv. The research, which analyzed years of patient data from Denmark and Norway, found that individuals using Ozempic were over twice as likely to develop non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) compared to those taking other diabetes medications. -
Series of Earthquakes Rattles New Madrid Seismic Zone, Raising Concerns Over 'The Big One'
A swarm of earthquakes recently struck along the New Madrid fault line in the Midwest, reviving fears among scientists and emergency officials of a potential catastrophic seismic event. This fault line, which traverses Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois, is one of the most active seismic zones in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. 
A swarm of earthquakes recently struck along the New Madrid fault line in the Midwest, reviving fears among scientists and emergency officials of a potential catastrophic seismic event. This fault line, which traverses Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois, is one of the most active seismic zones in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. -
Frequent Dark Chocolate Intake Tied to Reduced Diabetes Risk, Harvard Study Finds
A large-scale study published recently in the British Medical Journal suggests that enjoying several servings of dark chocolate each week may offer more than just a momentary indulgence-consumers could potentially lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzing data from over 190,000 U.S. health professionals over three decades found that participants who consumed at least five servings of dark chocolate per week had a 21% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared with those who rarely indulged. 
A large-scale study published recently in the British Medical Journal suggests that enjoying several servings of dark chocolate each week may offer more than just a momentary indulgence-consumers could potentially lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzing data from over 190,000 U.S. health professionals over three decades found that participants who consumed at least five servings of dark chocolate per week had a 21% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared with those who rarely indulged. -
Study Reveals Lead Exposure Linked to 151 Million U.S. Psychiatric Cases Over 75 Years
The widespread use of leaded gasoline in the United States throughout much of the 20th century has left a profound legacy of mental health challenges, according to a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. The research estimates that lead exposure during childhood has contributed to 151 million psychiatric cases across the country over the past 75 years, altering the mental health landscape for generations of Americans. 
The widespread use of leaded gasoline in the United States throughout much of the 20th century has left a profound legacy of mental health challenges, according to a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. The research estimates that lead exposure during childhood has contributed to 151 million psychiatric cases across the country over the past 75 years, altering the mental health landscape for generations of Americans. -
E. Coli Outbreak in St. Louis Spreads to Six States, Investigation Nears End
An E. coli outbreak originating in St. Louis County has expanded to six other states, with health officials zeroing in on leafy greens as the likely source. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its investigation, which has identified 115 cases and 13 hospitalizations, is nearing completion. 
An E. coli outbreak originating in St. Louis County has expanded to six other states, with health officials zeroing in on leafy greens as the likely source. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its investigation, which has identified 115 cases and 13 hospitalizations, is nearing completion. -
Hidden Belly Fat May Predict Alzheimer's Decades in Advance, Study Shows
Visceral fat, the type of fat stored deep in the abdomen, may signal an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before symptoms emerge, according to research presented at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) annual meeting. The findings shed new light on the connection between obesity and brain health, offering insights that could shape prevention strategies for the most common form of dementia. 
Visceral fat, the type of fat stored deep in the abdomen, may signal an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before symptoms emerge, according to research presented at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) annual meeting. The findings shed new light on the connection between obesity and brain health, offering insights that could shape prevention strategies for the most common form of dementia. -
U.S. Congressional Report Backs Lab-Leak Theory for COVID-19 Origins
A Republican-led congressional panel has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratory accident at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in China, reigniting the contentious debate over the virus's origins. After a two-year investigation, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released a 520-page report on Monday, asserting that "the weight of the evidence increasingly supports the lab-leak hypothesis." 
A Republican-led congressional panel has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratory accident at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in China, reigniting the contentious debate over the virus's origins. After a two-year investigation, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released a 520-page report on Monday, asserting that "the weight of the evidence increasingly supports the lab-leak hypothesis." -
72,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry Recalled Amid Listeria Outbreak Linked to Infant Death
A listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has prompted Yu Shang Food, Inc. to recall more than 72,000 pounds of food items, federal officials announced Friday. The outbreak, spanning four states, has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and the death of an infant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
A listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has prompted Yu Shang Food, Inc. to recall more than 72,000 pounds of food items, federal officials announced Friday. The outbreak, spanning four states, has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and the death of an infant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
Ground Beef Recall Expands as 15 Minnesotans Fall Ill from E. Coli
Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled over 167,000 pounds of ground beef after 15 people in Minnesota fell ill from E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly strain of bacteria. Federal health officials announced the recall this week following an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, which found the contaminated meat to be the source of the outbreak. 
Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled over 167,000 pounds of ground beef after 15 people in Minnesota fell ill from E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly strain of bacteria. Federal health officials announced the recall this week following an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, which found the contaminated meat to be the source of the outbreak. -
CDC Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in a U.S. Child; Public Risk Remains Low
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Friday the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in a child in the United States. The child, who resides in Alameda County, California, experienced mild symptoms and has since been recovering at home. This is the first reported case of the avian influenza H5 virus in a child in the country, prompting an investigation into the source of exposure. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Friday the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in a child in the United States. The child, who resides in Alameda County, California, experienced mild symptoms and has since been recovering at home. This is the first reported case of the avian influenza H5 virus in a child in the country, prompting an investigation into the source of exposure.
