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Cancer Prevention & Weight Loss Drugs: A new study in Annals of Oncology links GLP-1 weight-loss meds (like Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound) to a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancers in non-diabetic obese adults, with Houston Methodist’s Dr. Aparna Kamat highlighting the need for serious follow-up. Nursing Home Quality Watch (CMS Ratings): CMS data show mixed results across Texas facilities: Grace Pointe Wellness Center (El Paso County) dropped to a 1-star overall rating; Focused Care at Summer Place (Beaumont/Jefferson County) scored 2; The Oaks at Radford Hills (Taylor County) scored 2; while Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care (Webb County) earned a 5-star overall rating with no fines/penalties. Livestock Health Emergency (Screwworm): Texas and federal officials are responding after New World screwworm was confirmed in Zavala County calves, with a unified incident command and an infested zone; officials stress it’s not a foodborne issue while warning of major impacts on cattle movement and costs. Mental Health & Tech Trust: Research finds cultural differences in trust toward AI mental health chatbots, with U.S. users rating emoji-included responses less favorably than Chinese users. Public Health in the Community: AHF is rolling out World Cup-themed condom billboards in Houston and other host cities to encourage safer sex during peak travel.

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Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. amused by false weight gain rumors: ‘Just did a better job of dieting, toning my body’

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. amused by false weight gain rumors: ‘Just did a better job of dieting, toning my body’

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