Chronic wasting disease found in farmed deer in mid-Michigan - MLive.com

The CDC advises against consuming infected deer.

Drugs taken by millions in US can cause ‘deviant’ sexual behavior including pedophilia — but patients aren’t warned by doctors - New York Post

Patients taking dopamine agonists say they drugs have triggered uncontrollable impulses, including flashing, sex addiction and even pedophilia, yet they were never warned about these risks.

Albany midwife who was charged for forging fake COVID-19 vaccine records died on Monday - Times Union

McDermott died after serving time in home confinement for her conviction in the federal case.

Pneumonia Affects Millions Each Year—Here’s How to Stay Safe - CNN

Pneumonia is a serious threat; what can you do to lower your risk? Plus, for all the night owls out there, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers a listener’s question: are your late-night habits lazy, or is there actual science behind them?

Firefighter Brain Tumors Linked to Flame Retardant - Newsmax

Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says. Veteran firefighters appear to have a higher risk of brain tumors called gliomas, which can be caused by gene mutations…

Microplastics Are Fueling the Rise of Deadly Superbugs - SciTechDaily

Microplastics don’t just carry bacteria — they actively help them develop drug resistance. Researchers found that within days of exposure, E. coli became resistant to multiple antibiotics, even in the absence of antibiotic pressure. Microplastics are more tha…

RFK Jr. touts vitamin A and cod liver oil for measles. Here’s what the science says. - The Boston Globe

Vitamin A has been shown to reduce measles mortality, but not in the US.

Still ‘no red flags’ for COVID vaccine after years of monitoring their safety - MLive.com

Five years ago, on March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The vaccines “underwent the most intensive safety analysis in U.S. history."

This Common Habit May Accelerate Cognitive Decline After Just Three Days - AOL

Most of us do this regularly—find out what it is.

Axios-Ipsos poll: COVID's enduring divides - Axios

Five years after the COVID pandemic began, its legacy is as much political as epidemiological.

Junk Food Binge May Alter Brain Insulin Response - Medscape

Excessive consumption of ultraprocessed, calorie-rich snacks even for a short period may result in fat accumulation in the liver and a temporary impairment of insulin function in the brain.

Retirees in Pennsylvania and Delaware gravitate toward social support programs - WHYY

About 20% of people in Pennsylvania and Delaware are 65 or older, a traditional age for people to leave the workforce and retire.

Five years of Covid exacted a terrible toll. Another epidemic has claimed even more lives - STAT

The 2020s have inarguably been Covid-19’s decade.  Since the coronavirus outbreak was acknowledged as a pandemic exactly five years ago, the pandemic

As GLP-1 compounding stares down a wall, telehealth companies pivot to hormones - STAT

As it gets harder to offer compounded GLP-1s, many telehealth companies are pivoting to hormone replacement therapy.

Can AI Turn Music into Medicine? - Terms of Service with Clare Duffy - Podcast on CNN Audio - CNN

It’s no surprise that music can affect our emotions. But can music actually improve our mental health? Aaron Labbé, founder and chief technology officer at the Toronto-based company LUCID, believes it can. With the help of AI-curated music playlists, and tech…

Why Are Cats Such a Medical Black Box? - The New York Times