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After ousting CDC director Susan Monarez, RFK Jr. announced plans to reform the agency, with many of his proposed changes mirroring ideas she had previously outlined in a confidential roadmap, suggesting a shift in leadership and strategy within the CDC.
George Chidi, a Guardian US reporter, shares his experience with the weight-loss drug Ozempic during a European holiday, noting its impact on his eating habits. With nearly 2% of the US population using it, Ozempic is influencing various sectors, from fast-food profits to potential treatments for other diseases. However, Chidi raises concerns about the drug's high cost potentially exacerbating social inequalities, despite its health benefits.
Scientists at China's Tianjin University of Technology have developed an implantable battery that runs on the body's oxygen supply, creating a continuous source of electricity. The battery, made of a sodium-based alloy and nanoporous gold, showed stable electricity output after initial instability, which was found to aid in the healing process. This breakthrough in medical technology could revolutionize how medical devices are powered, similar to developments in brain chips such as Elon Musk's Neuralink, which aims to restore autonomy to individuals with medical needs.