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FDA approves first oral PCSK9 inhibitor to lower LDL cholesterol

The US FDA approved Lipfendra, the world’s first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for adults with high cholesterol including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, offering an injectable-free option. In trials, it reduced LDL cholesterol by about 56–59% over 24 weeks in patients on maximally tolerated statins, with effectiveness comparable to injectable PCSK9 inhibitors. It is unlikely to be a first-line therapy, and it won’t be available in India immediately, as CDSCO clearance (and possibly local trials) would be required. Doctors say it could help patients who prefer oral treatment or struggle with injections.

via The Times of India|

#familial-hypercholesterolemia #fda-approval #health

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Bipartisan Drive to Make Hospital and Insurance Prices Public

Congressional committees on both sides advanced bipartisan price-transparency bills to require hospitals and insurers to disclose prices, aiming to lower medical costs and premiums; supporters cite potential savings, while opponents warn of administrative burdens, and lawmakers hope to bundle the measures into a lame-duck package for final passage.

via Politico|

#congress #health #health-care

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Urban e-bikes linked to rise in brain injuries, sparking safety push

Doctors warn that electric bikes and similar micro-mobility devices are driving a surge in brain and facial injuries in urban areas, with studies showing low helmet use, alcohol involvement, and crashes with cars contributing to a growing neurosurgical burden. The trend has led to policy responses such as New Jersey’s rider registration/licensing law and calls for safer bike lanes, helmet programs, and speed enforcement to curb injuries and protect riders and pedestrians.

via New York Post|

#brain-injury #e-bikes #health

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Bay Area braces for summer COVID uptick as wastewater signals spread

Wastewater testing shows high COVID-19 concentrations in parts of the Bay Area over the past three weeks, prompting officials to urge precautions such as masking in crowded indoor settings, staying current on vaccines, testing, and staying home when sick; experts expect continued spread this summer with hospitalizations and deaths remaining rare, and officials are also stressing measles vaccination for children.

via The Mercury News|

#bay-area #covid-19 #health

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Weight-loss drugs may reshape relationships as users report psychological shifts

GLP-1 medications now used for weight management can trigger psychological changes that some users say strain their relationships. While a Guardian interview highlights personal shifts, some studies, such as a Gothenburg analysis of 12,531 bariatric surgery patients, show higher divorce rates (14.4% within six years vs. 8.2% of the general population), but experts warn that more research is needed to determine causality and disentangle medication effects from other life changes.

via LADbible|

#glp-1 #health #marriage

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Four Honest Factors to Share Before Surgery

Experts say being upfront with your anesthesiologist about key factors—hair color, cannabis and alcohol use, age, and overall health—can tailor anesthesia and pain management for safer, more effective surgical care.

via Yahoo|

#anesthesia #health #medical-history

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Unpacking Side Effects of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs

The piece surveys reported side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (like Wegovy and Mounjaro), noting that digestive issues such as nausea and diarrhea are well-documented, eye problems appear rare but possible, and pregnancy-related considerations remain uncertain. It highlights 'Ozempic face' and hair thinning as widely discussed side effects, with hair loss potentially tied to rapid weight loss and nutritional changes rather than the drugs alone. Overall, evidence varies by side effect, and more research is needed to confirm causal relationships and reversibility.

via The Guardian|

#glp-1-medications #hair-loss #health

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Mass egg recall tied to salmonella outbreak across 17 states

A nationwide egg recall affects nearly 1.6 million cartons (about 19 million eggs) from Midwest Poultry Services after a salmonella enteritidis outbreak sickened 98 people in 17 states, with Texas most affected. The eggs, produced in Texas and distributed to retailers and foodservice across several states, carry codes P-1950 or 0840962 and sell-by dates between July 20 and Aug 17, 2026. Consumers should check their eggs and discard or return recalled products; retailers and restaurants were advised not to serve them. Health officials are continuing to investigate other possible sources as a separate cyclospora outbreak also affects the region.

via Detroit Free Press|

#eggs #fda #health

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Brain-Boosting Habits to Lower Alzheimer's Risk, Says Preventive Neurologist

Dr. Kellyann Niotis, a preventive neurologist, shares science-backed daily habits to reduce Alzheimer's risk: stay well hydrated (the brain is largely water), eat berries daily for antioxidants, include fatty fish twice weekly for omega-3s, and prioritize heavier strength training several times a week to preserve muscle mass linked to brain health. She also advocates variety in workouts and social interactions to boost brain reserve, highlighting links between muscle mass and hippocampal health and offering concrete, actionable steps beyond generic advice.

via Business Insider|

#alzheimers-risk #berries #brain-health

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Electric bikes spark a rising ER trauma tide, doctors warn

A study and reports show a sharp rise in injuries from pedal-powered and electric bikes and scooters treated in NYC ERs, with e-bike–related trauma increasing from under 10% of trauma admissions in 2018 to over 50% by 2023. About one-third of the 914 patients studied sustained traumatic brain injuries; helmet use was under 33%, and 20% tested positive for alcohol. With e-bikes capable of up to 28 mph, crashes pose greater risk to riders and pedestrians alike, who suffer brain injuries at nearly double the rate of riders. Researchers call for safer bike lanes, helmet programs, and enforcement, and some states (like New Jersey) have enacted registration and licensing requirements to curb risk as micromobility grows.

via Fox News|

#ebikes #emergency-medicine #health

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Ex-FDA chief calls Taylor Farms' attempt to delay cyclospora recall unusual

Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said it was not standard operating procedure for Taylor Farms to ask the White House to delay a recall tied to a cyclospora outbreak, a move reported as investigators prepared to publicly link the company; the recall and related FDA messaging have been oscillating, including conflicting statements about iceberg lettuce from Mexico and the scope of the recall.

via The Guardian|

#cyclospora #fda #health

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Sleep loss nudges weight and waist size, study finds

A six-week study of 95 adults at risk for heart/metabolic disease found that getting about 90 minutes less sleep per night led to roughly one pound of weight gain and a small increase in waist size, even though overall exercise stayed similar and body fat or muscle didn’t significantly change. The research did not measure caloric intake, so the cause remains unclear. Experts note sleep’s role in regulating metabolism and heart health, with menopause potentially increasing risk; limitations include small sample size and a short duration.

via Fox News|

#health #metabolism #sleep

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Routine eye test uncovers terminal eye cancer in Stourbridge dad

Jez Bridges, a 59-year-old father from Stourbridge, was diagnosed with terminal uveal melanoma after a routine eye exam spotted a mole on his eye. Despite initial proton radiotherapy, the cancer spread to his liver within six months, leaving him with a two-year life expectancy. With NHS options limited and privately funded chemosaturation therapy potentially costing up to £200,000, he has started a GoFundMe to raise funds to extend his life and spend more time with his family.

via The Independent|

#cancer #eye-cancer #fundraising

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Millions of eggs recalled amid salmonella outbreak across 17 states

Health officials are investigating a multistate salmonella enteritidis outbreak linked to eggs, prompting Midwest Poultry Services to recall about 19 million eggs (roughly 1.6 million cartons) across 17 states, with Texas reporting the most illnesses (98 total, 26 hospitalized). Eggs were produced in Texas and distributed to retailers and foodservice (including Kroger Simple Truth and other brands). Check your eggs for sell-by dates July 20–Aug 17, 2026 and carton codes P-1950 or 0840962; discard or return recalled products. The FDA/CDCs are continuing the investigation; no deaths have been reported.

via Yahoo|

#egg-recall #fda-recall-alert #health

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No Road Map for Complex Pediatric Care: A Mother's Call for Coordinated Support

Danielle Stephens recalls her son’s journey—from birth complications to cerebral palsy and drug-resistant epilepsy—and the realization that families navigating medical complexity often receive no road map. Even with California’s significant disability-services investment, families face unmet care coordination, long calendars of appointments, and gaps after Early Start and school transitions. A chance encounter with another exhausted mother introduced networks like IHSS, Regional Center, Medicaid waivers, and Self-Determination; access to these can change outcomes, but require proactive enrollment and a named care coordinator. The piece argues hospitals and clinicians must provide coordinated care before discharge to prevent families from being left to navigate the system alone.

via USA Today|

#care-coordination #cerebral-palsy #disability-advocacy