New dangers of ultra-processed foods; how weather affects the body; ’immune amnesia’; whale sex documented

This week, we explore the weather-body connection, discover ‘immune amnesia’, learn how super-processed foods hurt body and mind ... and see how your overstressed brain relaxes in nature. Plus, those whales.

Why stormy weather is often linked to joint pain and migraines

Many patients swear their pain worsens when the weather shifts, but studies have shown mixed results. Here’s what we know about the link—and what you might be able to do about it.

UIltra-processed foods hurt your body AND mind

Can potato chips kill you? A new study confirms the danger to your cardiovascular system from these super-processed foods. How did companies suck us into such bad foods?

Wait, Ozempic can help with inflammation, too?

And Mounjaro as well? A new study in mice shows that the popular weight loss drugs can lower inflammation. What might this mean for the treatment of other diseases and neurodegenerative conditions?

What is 'immune amnesia?' This long-term side effect of measles is newly relevant.

Measles, one of the most contagious viruses in existence, can have devastating impacts, including deadly complications that arise years after the initial infection. Here’s what we know.

Demand for death doulas has soared. Here's how they help patients go with grace.

What does it mean to have the “best possible death?” A growing number of end-of-life doulas are helping patients and families figure that out.

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• For the first time, photographic evidence of humpback whales mating