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Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report

Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors reportWeight-loss doctor says patients experienced ‘tremendous relief’ after taking GLP-1 drugsRheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks its own tissues, causes inflammation, pain and stiffness in the joints. (iStock)
A New York City weight-loss doctor in New York City said she’s witnessed patients experience “tremendous relief” from inflammatory arthritis disease after taking GLP-1s. (iStock)
“Most patients were actually able to stop their arthritis medications,” a doctor noted of GLP-1 usage. (iStock)

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Lasers, sabotage and more… How China is planning to challenge Musk’s Starlink in space

Lasers, sabotage and more… How China is planning to challenge Musk’s Starlink in spaceChina is increasing efforts to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink, the world’s largest satellite internet network. From attack satellites and lasers to building its own mega-constellation, Beijing sees Starlink’s dominance and US military links as a major security risk. But with 8,000 satellites already in orbit, can China contain Starlink?In this long exposure photo, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites lifts off from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, late Sunday, July 23, 2023. File Image/AP

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Facebook crypto ads lead to dangerous malware scams

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You might already know that Facebook’s biggest strength isn’t the social media platform itself, but the user data it collects.
The data we hand over without thinking twice is what this multibillion-dollar company uses to generate revenue. It sells that data to advertisers, who then try to make money off you by showing ads in the hope that you’ll buy their products. I’ll admit, sometimes the ad platform can be beneficial by connecting small businesses to potential buyers.
However, since Facebook allows almost anyone to advertise with minimal moderation, it often leads to dangerous scams. Security researchers have found that a persistent malvertising campaign is plaguing Facebook, leveraging the reputations of well-known cryptocurrency exchanges to lure victims into a maze of malware.
16 BILLION PASSWORDS LEAKED IN MASSIVE DATA BREACH
Bitdefender Labs reports that a malicious ad campaign has been running on Facebook for several months. The attackers use deceptive ads th..

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Aging hits a dramatic turning point at one specific number, scientists discover

Aging hits a dramatic turning point at one specific number, scientists discoverStudy of 13 human tissues shows substantial changes during a particular decadeA researcher said these findings could help with early targeted interventions regarding accelerated organ aging and disease risk. (iStock)
Researchers discovered that blood vessels are the most susceptible to aging. (iStock)
A table indicates where researchers noted sensitivity to aging in the human body.

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Trump new tariffs: How India stacks up against rest of Asia

Trump new tariffs: How India stacks up against rest of AsiaUS President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs — reaching up to 41 per cent — have redrawn global trade lines. India now faces a 25 per cent duty as negotiations stall, while Japan, Thailand and others negotiated reductions. With Asian markets wobbling and currencies sliding, what’s next for the region?A customer holds hundred rupees Indian currency notes near a roadside currency exchange stall in New Delhi, India, May 24, 2024. File Image/Reuters

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