Dragon's Dogma 2's pawn plague is wreaking havoc in the game
Dragonsplague is spreading through pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2, causing NPCs to be killed, but the ultimate impact may not be severe.
Players need to pay attention to prevent the spread of Dragonsplague by recognizing symptoms in their pawns like coughing, discomfort, and disobedience. [ more ]
A resident in Deschutes County, Oregon was diagnosed with the plague, most likely contracted from their pet cat.
The plague is still circulating in certain areas of the United States, particularly in wild rodent populations in the western states.
Human cases of the plague are rare and treatable when caught early, but cat owners and veterinarians in plague-prone areas should remain vigilant. [ more ]
FDA warns of copycat eye drops that may be contaminated and ineffective
The US FDA has warned against using certain unapproved eye drops that pose a risk of infection.
The FDA advises consumers to discard these copycat products immediately and seek medical care if they have any signs or symptoms of an eye infection. [ more ]
Cat-borne parasite may cause people to become more frail, CU Boulder research finds
A cat-borne parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which infects about 40 million people in the US, may cause adults to be more frail as they age.
The parasite is associated with risk-taking behavior and mental illness, and the study found it may also contribute to signs of frailty such as exhaustion and loss of muscle mass.
The study did not find an association between an infection to T. gondii and frailty, but those with a higher concentration of antibodies to the parasite were more likely to be frail. [ more ]