Turns out, walking your dog isn't always a walk in the park—literally. A new study highlights a surprising downside: yanking leashes are sending a significant number of people, especially women and older adults, to the doctor with hand and wrist injuries like fractures. While the health perks of dog walking are well-known (think cardio boosts and weight management), the research flags the risks of falls and injuries when Fido gets overexcited.

A new study reveals that intensive overfishing hasn't just decimated cod populations—it's literally shrunk the fish. Eastern Baltic cod, which averaged 40cm in length in the 1990s, now measure around 20cm. Researchers found genetic changes driven by relentless fishing pressure, suggesting evolution is favoring smaller, faster-maturing fish.

UK health officials are investigating potential side effects of popular weight loss and diabetes injections after hundreds of users reported pancreas issues, including some fatal cases of pancreatitis. The study focuses on GLP-1 medications, which have gained widespread use but may carry serious risks.

Editor’s Note: These injections have been game-changers for many managing diabetes or obesity, but emerging reports of severe pancreas complications—some deadly—raise urgent questions. It’s not a call to panic, but a reminder that even breakthrough drugs need careful monitoring, especially as demand skyrockets. If you’re on these meds, this is worth discussing with your doctor, not ditching treatment outright.

Heart attacks, once the top killer in the U.S., have seen a dramatic decline in fatalities—dropping nearly 90% since 1970. That’s a huge win for modern medicine and public health efforts. But before we celebrate too much, there’s a catch: deaths from chronic heart conditions, like heart failure, have been climbing. So while we’re better at treating sudden heart attacks, long-term heart health remains a serious challenge.

Scientists have noticed something surprising about women's bodies—pelvises have been gradually shrinking over the last century and a half. The shift might be linked to modern factors like more C-sections and dietary changes. While this could mean tougher vaginal deliveries, it might also lower risks for certain childbirth-related conditions.