Weekly News Quiz

“Of all the treatments [for joint stiffness] out there, there’s really nothing more effective than exercise,” says Dr. Gregory Martin, an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Beach, Florida. Recent research indicates that exercise boosts the production of lubricin, a joint-protective protein that keeps synovial fluid slippery and helps reduce friction during motion.

Researchers have identified several targets in pancreatic cancer; a big one is a mutation on the KRAS gene, which is present in the vast majority of pancreatic cancer cases. One such promising therapy is a drug called daraxonrasib, which essentially turns off the KRAS protein so the cancer can’t grow. A study published May 31 found that the pill nearly doubled pancreatic cancer patients’ survival time compared to chemotherapy and produced fewer side effects.

Among adults who feel financially secure, 84 percent have money set aside for unexpected expenses. Among those who feel insecure, 33 percent do. Thirty-seven percent of financially secure adults said they could cover a $2,000 unexpected expense without a problem. Among adults who feel insecure, only 3 percent said the same.

The best part of the Northeast Regional route is the beautiful coastal scenery, mostly in Connecticut. One stretch called the Shore Line runs between the Old Saybrook and New London stations and feels like you’re gliding along the ocean. Along Niantic Bay, the track is so close to the water that it feels like you’re riding on the Long Island Sound.