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Alzheimer’s patient in Broward sees brain plaques cleared due to new treatmentHealth — 6d

Surrogate Seeks Supreme Court Help in Custody Fight — 1dMcKenna West, a surrogate who refused to terminate the pregnancy, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody and medical-care dispute over a four-week-old baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome born in Dallas, challenging California court orders that recognize the intended parents as the child's legal guardians. West argues she must be allowed to advocate for the child’s life-saving treatment amid a multi-state dispute, with Texas authorities having intervened to ensure care, highlighting surrogacy and abortion policy gaps across states.

Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire — 2dA fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

Dana Whitfield Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.

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Novo says Wegovy trial moved 40% of young children out of obesity — 5dIn Novo Nordisk's STEP Young phase 3 trial, once-weekly semaglutide plus lifestyle changes reduced BMI and 40.4% of children aged 6-11 with obesity no longer met obesity criteria after 68 weeks, versus 0% on placebo. Safety remained consistent with prior semaglutide studies, adding to the growing body of pediatric obesity treatment data.

Chris Dalton Glad there's finally something beyond diet and exercise lectures for kids who genuinely struggle, this could change a lot of families' lives.

Brandi Glanville details 18-hour daily IV regimen amid unexplained health battle — 5dBrandi Glanville has revealed that she spends about 18 hours a day on at-home IV therapy, with a nurse visiting for several hours, while her ongoing facial health issues and treatment schedule have left her very thin and affecting her appetite. She has been sharing intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the demanding regimen, including imipenem infusions, as she continues to seek answers about her health.

UK court approves extradition of pharmacist accused in Indian poison plot — Sep 4, 2026A UK court has ordered the extradition of Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, a UK-based British pharmacist, to India to face charges of murder and conspiracy to murder over alleged arsenic-poisoning plots against his ex-wife’s family in Hyderabad in 2023. The ruling cited assurances about his treatment in Indian custody, while his defense argued the evidence was insufficient and warned of potential torture if extradited.

Chris Dalton Assurances about custody treatment are easy to promise on paper, harder to guarantee in practice once someone's actually there.

Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez leave The Valley after rocky season three — Sep 2, 2026Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez announced they will not return to The Valley after three seasons, saying they want to protect their peace and family and thanking Bravo for the experience. The departure follows a contentious Season 3 centered on concerns about Danny’s drinking and treatment of Nia, with Danny issuing a public apology for his behavior.

Chris Dalton Honestly this feels like the right call, protecting your family should come before reality TV drama every time.

Behavioral Health Efforts Include New California Hub and Ohio Oversight ShiftHealth — 3dAcross North Dakota, California, and Ohio, there is a growing emphasis on integrated, whole-person behavioral health care—from the ND conference fostering professional collaboration and ongoing education, to UC San Diego Health’s multi-faceted behavioral health hub focused on inpatient, outpatient, research, and training, to Compassion Behavioral Health promoting integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and to Ohio policy efforts tightening oversight of recovery housing. Together these developments reflect a national push toward coordinated care, stronger resources, and policy refinement to improve access and outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs.

FDA approves Ionis' Zanvastro as first treatment for rare Alexander disease — Sep 3, 2026The FDA approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) from Ionis as the first disease-modifying therapy for Alexander disease, a rare GFAP-related brain disorder, for adults and children. The intrathecal antisense oligonucleotide lowers abnormal GFAP protein and trials showed stabilization or improvement in motor function with a favorable safety profile, though administration requires specialized settings.

Elena Vasquez Intrathecal delivery is going to be a barrier for a lot of families depending on where they live. Access to specialized centers matters just as much as the approval itself.

Probiotics Revive Heat-Stressed Red Sea Corals — Sep 3, 2026A field study in the central Red Sea during a 2022 heatwave found that both live probiotic and inactivated postbiotic treatments improved the health of corals under thermal stress, demonstrating that microbial therapies can work outside laboratories. The research highlights the practical scaling advantages of postbiotics, such as longer shelf life and easier storage, which could facilitate broader deployment to protect coral reefs.

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Nepali woman rescued alive 11 days after deadly floods buried her homeWorld — 6dA 64-year-old woman named Chandrika Shrestha (also reported as Chandika Shrestha) was rescued alive after up to 11 days buried beneath debris in Betrawati, Nuwakot, following Nepal’s catastrophic floods and mudslides triggered by a glacier/rock collapse. Rescue teams from Nepal’s security forces and international partners conducted extensive searches across affected zones, with dozens still missing and hundreds of workers involved near hydropower projects, as she was airlifted to hospital for treatment.

Cipla and Qilu ink exclusive deal to sell Keytruda biosimilar in US — Sep 3, 2026Invagen Pharmaceuticals has signed an exclusive US licensing deal with Qilu Pharmaceutical to commercialize QL2107, a Keytruda (pembrolizumab) biosimilar, with Qilu handling development, regulatory work, and supply while Cipla USA drives commercialization. The arrangement underscores Cipla’s strategy to expand its oncology-focused biosimilars portfolio and reduce cancer treatment costs for patients, following multiple collaborations with Chinese manufacturers.

Derek Foss Patent cliff for Keytruda can't come soon enough. Hope this actually translates to lower prices once it hits the US market, not just corporate profit shifting.

Wright State Student Dies After TPS Loss in OhioWorld — Sep 1, 2026A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant who had just lost Temporary Protected Status died by suicide after being fitted with a DHS ankle monitor in Springfield, Ohio, with advocates saying the TPS loss and monitoring contributed to his distress. Officials are investigating the death, and Ohio leaders have criticised mass deportation and called for reflection on the treatment of Haitian migrants.

Washington father survives brutal Alaska bear attack, films goodbye message — Sep 2, 2026A Washington state hunter, 27-year-old Jadon Nicoara, was mauled by a brown bear during a caribou hunt on Alaska’s North Slope; his cousin fired at the bear and Nicoara eventually shot it, saving his life. He filmed a goodbye message for his wife as the attack unfolded, was airlifted to Anchorage and then Seattle for extensive reconstructive treatment, and is now recovering at home.

Maya Lindstrom That takes real presence of mind to keep fighting after being that badly hurt. Glad his cousin was there with him.

Biden Rings Bell After Completing Radiation for Prostate Cancer — Oct 21, 2025Former President Joe Biden reached a milestone in his cancer treatment Monday — he rang the bell to signal the end of his radiation treatment. As of now, it is not clear if Biden will need any further treatment for…

Weight-Loss Drives Surge in Men's Cosmetic SurgeriesHealth — Aug 28, 2026A growing share of American men are pursuing cosmetic procedures, aided by the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs that leave loose skin and changed facial volume in need of treatment, with 2024 totals around 1.7 million procedures and men comprising a notable portion of patients. Surgeons report a shift in demographics and demand—from non-surgical treatments like Botox to surgical facelifts—driven by post-weight-loss changes and shifting masculinity norms, while body-contouring and related services expand even in regions like Riyadh as part of a holistic wellness plan.

Lake Tahoe otter attack leaves swimmer with dozens of stitches, animal still at large — Aug 31, 2026A Reno swim instructor, Lynnette Bellin, was attacked by a river otter during a Lake Tahoe open-water swim near Hidden Beach and the East Shore, suffering 38 stitches and requiring rabies treatment. Officials noted a growing otter population in the region and urged beachgoers to exercise caution as authorities continued to respond to the incident.

Nicole Hardy Rabies treatment on top of the stitches, poor woman. Otters can be aggressive when territorial, people forget that.

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Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh seek U.S. visa as ALS advances — Aug 30, 2026Jenny Slatten’s ALS is progressing, affecting her speech and mobility, as Sumit Singh explains that a visa to the United States is needed for Jenny to access better treatment and support. The couple is appealing for financial help to secure the visa and medical care, while their plans hinge on Sumit obtaining entry to the U.S. to avoid being separated long-term.

UK regulator to phase out Tavneos after finding trial data unreliable — Sep 1, 2026Britain's MHRA suspended the use and sale of Tavneos (Avacopan Vifor) for new patients after deeming the pivotal trial data unreliable, with a six-month window for continuing treatment and a planned UK market revocation by March 1, 2027. Amgen and CSL Vifor dispute the decision, arguing that the broader evidence supports the drug's benefits, while regulators in the EU and US have also flagged concerns about data reliability and potential withdrawals.

Rachel Meyers If EU and US regulators are all flagging the same data problems, that's a pretty strong signal something's genuinely wrong with the trial, not just one agency being cautious.