Weight-loss, diabetes drugs linked to vision problems in small study
Popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss could have an unexpected side effect. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were linked to vision problems in a small study at the University of British Columbia. Some common GLP-1 drugs include Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain semaglutide as the active ingredient, and Mounjaro and Zepbound, which contain tirzepatide.
Bird flu found in Arizona dairy cattle milk after being first detected in neighboring Nevada
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) recently confirmed the first bird flu genotype D1.1 detection in milk from a dairy herd in Maricopa County. As a protective measure, the dairy farm is under quarantine, according to a statement from the AZDA. Although the cattle are asymptomatic, testing confirmed the diagnosis.
Genesis Invitational golf tournament pays tribute to Tiger Woods' late mother, Kultida Woods
As Tiger Woods continues to mourn the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, Genesis Invitational organizers have revealed plans to honor her. The par-4 seventh hole will feature a white flag free of logos and wording in a nod to Wood's late mother and her faith.
New mpox strain confirmed in US state for first time
The New York State Department of Health issued a health advisory Wednesday about the emergence of a new strain of mpox (formerly monkeypox). The first case of mpox clade Ib in New York State was confirmed in a symptomatic individual who had recently traveled from Africa. The present risk to the public remains low, the department noted, and there are no additional known community cases of this strain in New York State currently.
Sleep specialist backing RFK Jr.s MAHA movement pushes to change school start times in America
Washington, D.C. – A sleep expert who is backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is pushing for something he says people aren't talking about enough: sleep. Jeffrey Rose, a New York-based clinical hypnotist and sleep specialist, is a friend and longtime supporter of Kennedy, who was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary in President Donald Trump's cabinet. "[The MAHA] movement means a lot to me because I'm preaching health all the time," said Rose in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Super Bowl and sports fan depression: How to cope when your team loses, according to mental health experts
You win some, you lose some — and the Super Bowl every year is no exception. As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle it out on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Super Bowl LIX, the teams' respective fans will be in for either a victory dance or a major let-down. So what happens when your favorite team loses? Experts say a loss could lead to sports fan depression.
Cancer vaccine shows promising results for certain patients
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New bird flu strain detected in Nevada dairy worker, CDC says
A new type of bird flu has been detected in a human dairy worker in Nevada. This strain is different from the version that’s been spreading in herds since last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The case was apparently mild, as the Churchill County dairy worker was not hospitalized and has recovered, the Associated Press reported, citing health officials.
CEO says quitting coffee boosted her energy levels and productivity
Cutting coffee out of morning routines would be a foreign concept to most caffeine lovers in this country. But one CEO claims that quitting coffee has had the opposite effect from what she expected. Nadya Movchan, CEO of London-based communications firm Movchan Agency, told Fox News Digital that she’s feeling more energetic than ever since kicking her coffee habit.