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GLP-1 Weight Drugs: Debunking the 'bones-shredding' myth
health18 hours ago

GLP-1 Weight Drugs: Debunking the 'bones-shredding' myth

A viral claim that GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic) shred bones isn’t supported. A preliminary AAOS presentation linked GLP-1 use with higher rates of osteoporosis and osteomalacia, but the absolute numbers were small (about 4% and 2%), and weight loss itself may drive risk. Doctors advise monitoring bone health and preventive steps (calcium, vitamin D, strength training). Another study at the same conference suggested GLP-1s could reduce some postoperative complications in orthopedic patients. GLP-1s have GI side effects and potential eye risks, but their overall benefits for obesity and diabetes remain substantial; the key is weighing benefits against risks with a clinician and avoiding sensational myths.

via Gizmodo|
#bone-health#glp-1s#health
Glow-up hype vs. safety: experts warn against unapproved injectable peptides
health10 days ago

Glow-up hype vs. safety: experts warn against unapproved injectable peptides

Influencers hype injectable peptides as a quick fix for acne, hair, pain and UTIs, but most are research-use only and sold online through unregulated channels. Benefits cited in marketing aren’t supported by robust clinical data, and contents, purity and safe dosing are unknown, posing risks such as skin cancers from tanning peptides, kidney issues and immune reactions. Even promising candidates like retatrutide require further trials to establish dosing and side effects, and using them without a doctor’s supervision can be dangerous. The piece cites experts from the Australian Medical Association and the University of Adelaide and notes a claim by US official RFK Jr. about approving peptide drugs for public sale.

via The Guardian|
#health#health-safety#misinformation
Noelia Castillo's euthanasia interview fuels online misinformation
world15 days ago

Noelia Castillo's euthanasia interview fuels online misinformation

Castillo’s TV interview aired just hours before her euthanasia and sparked social media posts alleging abuse and questioning her decision-making; the case’s medical and administrative records show irreversible paraplegia with chronic pain and dependence, psychiatric symptoms but no major disorder affecting capacity, and legal rulings confirming her autonomous decision, debunking the false claims.

via Euronews.com|
#decision-making-capacity#euthanasia#misinformation
California sheriff’s ballot seizure fuels election-denial clash and court fight
politics16 days ago

California sheriff’s ballot seizure fuels election-denial clash and court fight

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized about 650,000 ballots from California’s Prop. 50 special election and publicly pushed debunked claims of illegal voting, amid a legal battle with state officials; officials say the actual discrepancy was only 103 votes, and Bianco’s actions and rhetoric have intensified a high-profile election-denial controversy as he runs for governor.

via Democracy Docket|
#california#elections#law-enforcement
Robinson acknowledges lying about CNN report in 2024 campaign
politics21 days ago

Robinson acknowledges lying about CNN report in 2024 campaign

Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admitted on a podcast that he lied about CNN’s 2024 KFile report linking him to inflammatory posts on a pornography site; he had previously denied the story and sued CNN. He said his deception was to protect others, including President Trump, and noted there may be some truth to parts of the report. He also reflected that changing his campaign team might have altered the outcome of the 2024 gubernatorial race and spoke about his past pornography obsession and its impact on his life.

via CNN|
#cnn#governorrace2024#misinformation
Misinformation could slow the next wave of cancer vaccines
health23 days ago

Misinformation could slow the next wave of cancer vaccines

Researchers are advancing personalized mRNA cancer vaccines that may transform cancer care, but the spread of misinformation—notably the turbo cancer myth tying COVID-19 vaccines to aggressive cancers—could erode public trust and hinder adoption; proactive, transparent science communication and clinician conversations are essential to realizing these vaccines’ potential.

via The Conversation|
#cancer-vaccines#health#health-communication
Crenshaw frames new Marine deployment as deterrence with clear ROE amid Iran tensions
politics26 days ago

Crenshaw frames new Marine deployment as deterrence with clear ROE amid Iran tensions

Rep. Dan Crenshaw argues that deploying a few thousand more Marines signals deterrence and readiness rather than a ground invasion, emphasizes that rules of engagement will be clear and focused on threats around the Strait of Hormuz, and defends hard-line rhetoric as not reflective of GOP mainstream. He also notes misinformation helped fuel his primary loss and urges voters to seek the truth while supporting DHS funding to counter threats.

via CBS News|
#crenshaw#gop#iran
Crenshaw pins primary defeat on clickbait and misinformation culture
politics1 month ago

Crenshaw pins primary defeat on clickbait and misinformation culture

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw blames a culture of misinformation and the power of clickbait for his Texas 2nd District primary defeat to state Rep. Steve Toth, saying attacks over insider trading and red-flag laws were amplified by conservative influencers and memes, making it hard to counter narratives even as he contends his financial disclosures were modest and that not all voters sought factual debates.

via The Texas Tribune|
#dan-crenshaw#misinformation#politics