Misinformation spread, xylazine in US opioid supply, and obesity-pregnancy risks.

Today ChatGPT read 1278 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 3 articles with a significance score over 7.

[7.3] Misinformation spreads during Israel-Hamas conflict; false claims debunked. — The Associated Press

In the midst of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, misinformation has been spreading on social media, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction. False claims include the capture of a top Israeli general by Hamas, a fabricated memo from President Joe Biden announcing $8 billion in military aid to Israel, and misleading videos of Russian President Vladimir Putin warning the US to stay away from the Gaza war. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the claim of the general's capture is untrue, the White House confirmed that the memo is fake, and the videos of Putin are mislabeled and unrelated to the conflict.

[7.2] Researchers urge education on xylazine in US opioid supply. — The Guardian US

Medical researchers are calling for increased education about the presence of the animal tranquilliser xylazine in the illicit opioid supply in the US. Xylazine, which is often mixed with heroin and fentanyl, has been associated with increased deaths and severe ulcers and wounds requiring amputation. The combination of xylazine and fentanyl, known as "tranq dope," has been found in 48 states, with an estimated one-quarter of the fentanyl powder supply containing the tranquilliser.

[7.2] Obesity before pregnancy signals future heart risks, outweighing the impact of pregnancy complications like high blood pressure. — National Institutes of Health (.gov)

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that being overweight or obese before and during early pregnancy can be a warning sign for future heart problems. Not only does obesity raise the chances of pregnancy issues like high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, but it also indicates higher risks for cardiovascular disease later in life. Interestingly, the study discovered that while pregnancy complications did increase heart disease risks, they only accounted for a small percentage when it came to long-term risks for people who were obese. This suggests that the root problem is more about obesity than the pregnancy complications themselves. On the flip side, the study found that obesity didn't raise the risk of having a preterm birth or a baby with low birth weight.

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