Please watch tube mail and email for more information
LSG CRAFT CLUB
Hand Made items at very reasonable prices!
The LSG Craft Club will be selling their craft items at the Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, October 5 in the Rec Room 8:30am - 9:30am
Sunday, October 19 4:00PM in the Rec Room
FREE EVENT FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME!
Snacks & Refreshments will be Served
The Pacific Coast Concert Band has been entertaining LSG Residents for many years. Now directed by Michael Tramm, the Concert Band is returning with a fresh new sound that they are excited to share with LSG!
See You at the Concert!
Sunday, November 9, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM in the Rec Room
$10 Admission per person
Non Refundable-Limited to 100 Residents
Admission Includes a Brunch Catered by:
Felix’s BBQ With Soul
Main Dishes
Chicken & Waffles
Catfish Nuggets Pulled Pork
Monroe Special (Veggies for Vegans, etc.)
Sides
Candied Yams
Mac & Cheese
Collard Greens
Fresh Cut Fruit
Cornbread Muffins
Dessert
Mini Sweet Potato Cake Bites (No Nuts)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
You May Reserve Beginning Monday, October 6th
To Reserve Call JJ Sawyer Event Chair: (858) 255-9175
The Spirit Brunch is Sponsored by LSG Social Activities
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
THE CELEBRATION INCLUDES:
WARM FALL FARE SERVED FROM 5:00-7:00pm
DANCE TO MUSIC BY WEST OF 5 UNTIL 8:00pm DONATION BAR & COSTUME CONTEST
FREE EVENT — RESIDENTS ONLY
COME OUT & CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AT THE LAST MIXER OF 2025 *COSTUMES ENCOURAGED* THE RESIDENTS’ MIXER is brought to you by LSG Management and LSG Social Activities
2:00-5:00PM in the Rec Room
RSVP: ANNE NICHOLLS 760-401-1849
By Saturday, November 15
Tell us what you plan to share!
RESERVE EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 75 RESIDENTS & 25 GUESTS
(Limited to 4 guests or less per Household)
Guests: $10 Adult - $5 Child Under 12
MENU: Turkey, Dressing, Baked Potatoes, Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Rolls
Each resident and guest must bring 6 servings of your favorite side dish to share. You may bring a beverage of choice to complete your meal.
Volunteers needed! Food Prep, serving, set-up, clean-up and delivery to shut-ins. Call Mary Artale: 516-551-8654. Thursday, November 27
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES
BREAKFAST CLUB
Sunday, October 5 & Craft Sale
8:30-9:30am
Friday October 10 & November 14
Rec Room Doors Open at 5:30pm Line Dancing 6:00-7:00pm
IMPROV
Saturday, October 11 7:00pm
PACIFIC COAST CONCERT BAND
Sunday, October 19 4:00pm
RESIDENTS’ MIXER
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Friday, October 31
5:00-7:00pm Costume Contest
Live Music & Dancing until 8:00pm by Classic Rock Band WEST OF 5
JAZZY SPIRIT BRUNCH
Sunday, November 9 11:00am - 2:45pm
VETERANS DAY
Tuesday, November 11 9:00am
THANKGIVING DINNER
Thursday, November 27
2:00-5:00pm
COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING
Sunday, November 30
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT
HOLIDAY PARTY
Friday, December 5
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
Saturday, December 6
Annual Election of Officers
Please watch the Breeze, tube mail and email for details and information on all Upcoming Events. Thank You!
Community Clean Up Day Was a HUGE Success!!
Over 80 Households Participated & We Filled TWO 40 Yard Containers!
A Very Big Thank you to the clean up crew:
Organizer Dave Yarnall, Jo Adamcik, Jim & Shannon
Itzaina, Jim Petrina, Alan Lorton, Rick McClurg, Edah Shuttleworth & her Grandson Brent Inman & Francisco! And Another BIG Thank You to:
Birtcher, Anderson & Davis for providing LSGRA with monies to offset some of the dumpster costs! Kathy, Pedro, Cami, Laz, John & Francisco! Neighbors helping Neighbors!
LSG MEN’S BBQ
August 23, 2025
The 3rd Annual Men’s BBQ was held on Saturday evening, August 23rd. Over 50 men came together to eat BBQ, swap stories and play games. Grillmaster Alvin catered the event again, creating a spread that included ribs, pulled pork, chicken, brisket, cornbread and coleslaw and garlic bread. Games included life size Jenga, Basketball Toss, Cornhole and a special poker based game created by Denny Moeller. Mike Frost, Art Hemm and Greg Luine were the big winners, sharing in a pot of $120. However, everyone felt they came away a winner. Thanks to the Committee, Bob Sher, Dave Yarnall, Art Hemm, and Denny Moeller.
Along with fall comes the busy time of year for the Vet Club. We are preparing for Veterans Day and our annual Toys for Tots drive. There was a lot of enthusiasm amongst the group for both activities as well as volunteers which as you know, is very important.
For Veterans Day, we discussed how we would be arranging the memorabilia tables, and the wall of remembrance. We also asked that anyone who has a family member that they wish to have on the wall of remembrance get the information into Dan or I as soon as possible so he can get the work done on the wall. Just fill in the form and drop it in the Veterans flag disposal box by the gym.
The Veterans Day ceremony will start at 9:00 AM sharp on November 11th on the patio with the Army Navy Academy presenting colors, and then go inside for the rest of the event. Refreshments will be served. Watch your tube mail and email for more information.
At the conclusion of the meeting, we moved down to the rec room room, where we unveiled our new plaque. Everyone was thrilled. It was a long awaited and Dana Taylor did a wonderful job, and I must say it is beautiful. It's hanging in the rec room and I hope everyone takes a moment to look at it
DIANA FIELD, JERRY KUMMER WIN GOLF HONORS!
Jerry Kummer (A flight) and Diana Field (B flight) were the winners of the GOLF MART $25 prizes for the Lakeshore Gardens golf outing on September 5th. Rick Morse had the lowest gross score of the day at 63; Rick also was 2nd place low net in the A flight. Sean Hinton was the 2nd place finisher in the B flight.
Other notable winners:
Closest to the pin - A flight Rick McClurg B flight Sean Hinton
Longest Drive - A flight Rick Morse
B flight Jerry Lau
Birdies - Sean Hinton, Rick Morse, Jerry Kummer, and Rick McClurg
The Lakeshore Gardens Guys and Dolls golf group plays the first Friday of every month. All LSG residents, family and friends are welcome. Contact Jim Norfleet 760 712-6503 or mejnor@roadrunner.com T E E I N G U P
BINGO BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER
POOL BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER
Left to Right: Brandt Taylor, Chuy Castro, Ginna West, and Jim Itzainia
Left to Right: Lorayne Chapman and Valerie Mitchell
Right: Poolside Birthday Celebration
Come join us in the Rec Room on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
We have FUN at Zumba with Megan, our instructor who knows our limitations.
Line Dancers welcome!
Beach Walk During a Minus Tide
The sun, already low in the western sky, paints a swath of sunlight on the ocean. The beach is a hundred yards wide, as if the turning tide didn’t know when to halt its race back to the sea. A sanderling forages in the shallows, leaves a trail of three-toed prints behind. Down the beach, a flicker of color ignited by that waning evening light. There, entangled in a cluster of kelp, like a seabird snarled in a fishing net, a majestic long-stem yellow rose. Yellow roses, my mother’s favorite. And this is the stretch of beach where we scattered Father’s ashes. In the sky above me, a gull cries out.
Clifton King
Woman in Starbucks
There is a beautiful woman at the next table.
Her skin, the color of coffee with just a dollop of cream.
I steal a glance now and then, between sips of mocha.
I don’t want to creep her out. (dirty old man)
But her beauty demands recognition.
Her red dress, mid-thigh high, reveals everything.
Her pink, pouty lips make a promise. Yet, I know I’ll be leaving alone.
Only the fantasy of a woman on my arm and this poem.
Clifton King
Hello Kathleen… by Phee Sherline
Kathleen Who? Well, Krass of course but we’ve been calling her Kathy. She’d welcome the change if you’re so inclined. She was named Kathleen at birth but her family is Italian. Kathleen Macaluso is a mouthful and Irish/Italian to complicate things. Kathleen became “Kathy” very early and everything seemed settled until recently when she missed her own, real name. So Kathleen it is. And she now has a new job. She has a new name or rather is reclaiming her old one and she is the new editor of the Breeze. Perhaps you’ve noticed some nice touches as you leaf through the pages of recent Breeze issues.…(and thanks to Steve Davis who did the job for so long).
Kathleen also leads a Tai Chi class every other Tuesday morning. She learned Tai Chi from Richard and Renee Wing, long the Tai Chi teachers here. They very recently left LSG after more than 20 years to live in Arizona with a son.
Earlier, Kathleen owned her own publishing business. Back in the days when her kids were in school, she was restless Then the IBM PC came on the market. She bought one, taught herself to use it and soon she was doing bulk mailings, newsletters for realtors, magazine ads, catalogues, travel brochures and so forth. In addition, she tutored in learning centers and classrooms Spanish, creative writing, algebra and English as a Second Language. ”I love to learn and share things,” she said.
She was born in New Jersey and married very young. Her husband designed a computer for bombers in Viet Nam. His job sent them to San Diego. By now, Kathleen has lived here 57 years. That marriage ended in divorce. She met and married Tony who worked at San Onofre for 28 year and is now retired.
Kathleen is part of a large Sicilian family. Her father had four siblings and her mother, seven. Her parents were born here but the older brothers and sisters were born in Sicily and migrated. Kathleen was the family rule breaker. She was 21 when she and her husband set out for San Diego making her the first to leave the family. She was the first to divorce, the first to move to the other side of the country.
When she arrived in San Diego she was lonely and afraid. She took Karate lessons and got a black belt at age 57. It was very strenuous. She trained for years and then instructed at Mira Costa as part of a community outreach self defense program for women and children. She taught preschoolers in a San Marcos self defense program, how to be aware of potential danger, how to avoid it and how to defend themselves.
Kathleen is resourceful and talented. She writes short stories and poetry, non-rhyming and haiku. Some of her work has appeared in Mira Costa publications. She used to knit sweaters but now does simpler things like hats and dishcloths, and she loves shopping at thrift stores.
Kathleen and Tony each got a Harley. They rode locally but went to Redding, Temecula and Laughlin for rallies. They rode and enjoyed it until their 60s and then reflected on the good times they’d had while noticing things were changing on the road. People were getting impatient, in a hurry. Riding had become hazardous. A friend lost a leg in an accident. They saw him suffer. Wisdom raised its head. They sold their bikes, said thanks for the good times and told riding goodbye. It was a very hard decision for Tony. He’d ridden most of his life. Kathleen rode 15 years.
And that’s it for the busy life of Kathleen Krass. Thanks, Kathleen, for all you do.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH @ LSG
Neighborhood Watch Leadership
Left to Right:
Liane Olsan, Block Captain Chair
Robin Ferencz-Kotfica, Coordinator
Jo Adamcik, Residents Association Liaison
We are working hard to refresh the LSG Neighborhood Watch Program. Over 30 residents who have volunteered to be Block Captains came together to learn more about the program, their duties and discuss how they can best serve the needs of the park. Watch for more information about the program and a personal introduction from your area Block Captain.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Pam Alderson
Barry Arnold
Latin Lingo Dutch Brush Master
ALMA MATER
CARPE DIEM
CAVEAT EMPTOR
DE FACTO
E.G.
ET CETERA
ET TU BRUTE
EX NIHILO
IN MEDIAS RES IN VINO VERITAS
IPSO FACTO MAGNUM OPUS
NON SEQUITUR
PER CAPITA
PER SE
POST MORTEM
PRIMA FACIE
PRO BONO
QUID PRO QUO
STATUS QUO
Across
1. Shaggy Scandinavian rug
4. Colgate rival
9. Common Market inits.
10. Sled dog
11. “Casablanca” pianist
12. Ms. Williams in aquamusicals
13. Ancient rival of Athens
15. First word of the Constitution
16. Aleppo’s land
18. Word in a simile
20. Quantum theory pioneer Max
23. Wet lowland
25. “Smoking or ___?”
26. Gauchos’ weapons
27. Big deal
28. Doesn’t ignore
29. Tennis match part
Down
1. Remainder
2. “Awright!”
3. High points
4. Dark
5. “From ___ with Love”
6. “C’___ la vie!”
7. Bias
8. Phoenician trading center
14. Action on the side
17. Kournikova and Karenina
18. Court order against antisocial behaviour
19. Mop up, naut.
21. The “C” in U.P.C.
22. Masseur’s target
24. Bass, e.g.
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
October Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
TRIVIA TEASER
T Time
1. What company is represented on the New York Stock Exchange ticker by the letter T? a-Target, b-Radio Shack, c-AT&T, d-Kodak.
2. Who played the title character on the TV cop show "T.J. Hooker"? a-Jack Lord, b-William Shatner, c-Erik Estrada, d-Burt Reynolds.
3. In what city could you ride the commuter rail service known as the T? a-San Francisco, b-San Antonio, c-Boston, dMiami.
4. What is the middle name of Captain James T. Kirk on "Star Trek"? a-Taylor, b-Thomas, c-Timothy, d-Tiberius.
5. In what country would you find the headquarters for the T-Mobile telecommunications service? a-Germany, b-Norway, c-Canada, d-South Korea.
6. White blood cells known as T-cells get their name because they mature in what part of the human body? a-Teeth, b-Thalamus, c-Thymus, d-Tegument.
7. One way of investing your money is with the purchase of T-bills. What does the T in T-bill stand for? a-Tax, b-Tangible, c-Transaction, d-Treasury.
8. What 1962 instrumental hit with an edible title was the highest-ranking song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by Booker T. and the MGs? a-"Bread and Butter," b-"Cotton Candy," c-"Green Onions," d-"Sugar and Spice."
9. T-Bag was the nickname of a villain played by Robert Knepper on what Fox TV drama series? a-"Oz," b-"24," c-"Touch," d-"Prison Break."
10. What did the T stand for in the names of T.E. Lawrence and T.S. Eliot? aThomas, b-Theodore, c-Tyler, d-Terrell.
QUOTES
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America in 1492.
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus, discovered the new world in 1492
Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
George Addair, Founder of the Omega Vector, a self knowledge program
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
Francis Bacon: English philosopher, statesman, scientist and author
When you forgive, you in no way change the past -- but you sure do change the future.
Bernard Meltzer, radio host of "What's Your Problem" in Philadelphia
He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.
Lao Tzu: philosopher of ancient China
You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today's the day. Say it: this is going to be my day.
Brendon Burchard, author, of The Millionaire Messenger.
Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, but a thing to be achieved.
William Jennings Bryan: American politician from the 1890s
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.
Edward Everett Hale, editor and author of 60 books
The Lighter Side
Leather
When a woman wears leather clothing, a man's heart beats faster. His throat gets dry. He gets weak in the knees and begins to think irrationally.
Ever wonder why?
She smells like a new truck!
Old man
He was eating lunch at a truck stop when three bikers walked in. The first pushed his cigarette into the old man's pie, then took a seat at the counter.
The second spit in the old man's milk, then took a seat at the counter. The third turned his plate over and then took a seat at the counter.
The old man left without a word. One of the bikers said to the waitress, "Humph, not much of a man is he?"
The waitress replied: "Not much of a truck driver either. He just backed his truck over three motorcycles."
What to do
An elderly couple just bought cellphones and learned how to text. She was the romantic type and one afternoon sent him this message.
"If you are sleeping, send me your dreams.
If you are laughing, send me your smile.
If you are eating, send me a bite.
If you are drinking, send me a sip.
If you are crying, send me your tears. I love you."
The husband texted back to her: "I'm in the bathroom. Please advise."
Answer to 'T Time'
1-c, AT&T
2-b, William Shatner
3-c, Boston
4-d, Tiberius
5-a, Germany
6-c, Thymus
7-d, Treasury
8-c, "Green Onions" 9-d, "Prison Break" 10-a, Thomas
Awareness Months
Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month.
October 2025 Calendar
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
German-American Heritage Month. National Crime Prevention Month.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. National Dental Hygiene Month.
National Polish-American Heritage Month.
Fire Prevention Week. Oct 6-12. Contact Lens Safety Month
Holidays and Special Days
1-2, Yom Kippur, holiest day in Judaism, begins at sundown with fasting and prayer for atonement.
1, National Homemade Cookies Day, celebrates baking and sharing homemade cookies.
2, Gandhi Jayanti, India, honors Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday with tributes to his nonviolence legacy.
4, National Taco Day, honors tacos with food events and promotions nationwide. Sometimes listed as October 7.
5, World Teachers’ Day, recognizes educators’ contributions to learning and society.
6-13, Sukkot, Jewish festival begins at sundown, celebrates harvest and Israelites’ desert journey.
6, National Coaches Day, honors coaches for mentoring and inspiring athletes.
7, National Frappe Day, celebrates frothy coffee drinks with café specials.
8, National Pierogi Day, honors Polish dumplings with culinary events.
9, Fire Prevention Day, promotes fire safety awareness with local events.
10, World Mental Health Day, raises awareness for mental health support and care.
12, National Farmers Day, honors farmers’ contributions to food and agriculture.
13, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, United States, federal holiday commemorates Columbus’s arrival or honors Native American cultures; banks and post offices closed.
15, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, honors families affected by loss.
16, World Food Day, promotes global action against hunger and food insecurity.
17, National Pasta Day, celebrates pasta with recipes and restaurant specials.
18, National Chocolate Cupcake Day, honors sweet treats with baking and indulgence.
20, Diwali, Hindu Festival of Lights, celebrates good over evil with lamps and festivities.
21, Bandi Chhor Divas, Sikh holiday commemorates Guru Hargobind’s release from prison.
24, United Nations Day, marks the UN’s founding with global peace events.
25, National Greasy Foods Day, celebrates indulgent comfort foods like fries.
27, Navy Day, United States, honors the U.S. Navy’s service and contributions.
28, National Chocolate Day, celebrates chocolate with sweet treats and promotions.
29, National Cat Day, honors feline companions with pet adoption events.
30, National Candy Corn Day, celebrates the iconic Halloween treat.
31, Halloween, United States, festive day with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations.
Events and Festivals
1-4, New Holland Farmers Fair at New Holland, PA. Showcases agricultural displays, food vendors, and community events.
1-13, Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival at Cream Ridge, NJ. Features sunflower fields, u-pick flowers, and food trucks.
1-27, Tri State Sunflower Festival at Swedesboro, NJ. Offers sunflower picking, hayrides, and family-friendly activities.
1-25, Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest at Manalapan, NJ. Includes pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and fall-themed games
1-27, Harvest Village at Holmdel, NJ. Features fall crafts, food vendors, and seasonal activities.
1-31, Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm, Hillsborough, NJ. Offers hayrides, pumpkin picking, and farm-fresh food.
1-31, INKTOBER. Artists create one ink drawing daily, shared online at inktober.com.
2-5, North Carolina State Fair at Raleigh, NC. Features rides, livestock shows, food vendors, and live music.
3-5, Unionville Community Fair at Kennett Square, PA. Showcases local crafts, food, and agricultural exhibits.
6-10, Manheim Community Farm Show at Manheim, PA. Highlights farming, crafts, and food competitions.
10-12, Autumn Leaves Festival at Mount Airy, NC. Offers soul food, bluegrass music, and craft vendors.
10-13, New York Comic Con at Manhattan, NY. Showcases pop culture with celebrity panels and cosplay events.
10-13, Food Festival at Tanger Outlets, Deer Park, NY. Features global cuisine, live music, and family activities.
13-18, Dillsburg Farmers Fair at Dillsburg, PA. Features agricultural exhibits, food stalls, and community events.
17-27, Pensacola Interstate Fair at Pensacola, FL. Offers rides, entertainment, and food vendors.
18-19, Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival at Jim Thorpe, PA. Showcases autumn scenery, crafts, and live music.[
18-19, Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkin Festival at Pittsburgh, PA. Features giant pumpkins, food trucks, and family fun.
18-19, Crafts in the Meadow at Richboro, PA. Offers handmade crafts, art, and local food vendors.
19, Kennett Square Clover Market at Kennett Square, PA. Features artisan crafts, food trucks, and live music.
20-26, Arizona State Fair at Phoenix, AZ. Includes rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
What you should know about Lyme disease
Tick bite rates are soaring across the U.S. as the hungry arachnids expand their typical geographic areas and stay active for longer periods each year. According to Healthline, that means that Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise, too.
Lyme disease is most commonly associated with bites from deer ticks. Before feeding, these sesame seedsized bugs sport brown or reddish-brown bodies with dark plates that resemble shields on their backs. They're most prevalent in the Northeast and Midwest, particularly in wooded areas.
In humans, Lyme disease can develop as quickly as one day after a bite. The classic early symptom is erythema migrans, which is a bulls-eye shaped rash around the bite. Other early symptoms can include fever, chills, enlarged lymph nodes, vision changes, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. In its later stages, complications from Lyme disease can include meningitis and heart arrhythmias.
Both early and advanced Lyme disease are treatable with antibiotics, though complications may take time to resolve.
The best way to combat Lyme disease is not to get it in the first place. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants on walks in wooded areas, ideally in lighter colors that will make it easier to spot a dark-colored tick. Apply bug repellent that contains permethrin to the outside of your clothing, use DEET repellent on your skin, and stay away from areas with heavy undergrowth. After you return home, check yourself (plus kids and pets) for any unwelcome hitchhikers, and throw your hiking clothes in the dryer to let the heat kill any ticks you didn't see.
If you find a tick embedded in your skin, use a tissue to firmly grasp the body and gently pull it out. Don't yank it -- this might leave the tick's head still stuck in your skin. Once the tick is out, clean the area and your hands with soapy water (or hand sanitizer if soapy water is unavailable) and flush the tick down the toilet or drown it in rubbing alcohol as soon as possible. If you're out in the woods when you remove the tick, trap it in a sealed container (such as a plastic baggie) until you can safely dispose of it.
Eat these veggies to reduce colon cancer risk
If you weren't sold on broccoli just yet, it might be time to reconsider your position after a new study found that higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables was associated with a significantly decreased risk of colon cancer.
According to Fox News, Chinese researchers analyzed data from 17 studies with nearly 640,000 total participants and found that the group that ate the most vegetables were 17 percent less likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer than the group that ate the most vegetables.
Researchers found that the cancerfighting benefits started with participants who ate just 20 grams of vegetables per day. The benefits stacked up with higher vegetable consump-
tion, leveling off at about 40 grams per day.
Cruciferous vegetables, which includes broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, contain compounds called glucosinolates that break down into substances called isothiocyanates during digestion. Isothiocyanates can help kill damaged cells or slow or stop the growth of unhealthy or potentially malignant cells.
While the researchers noted some limitation in the study's design, the data still illustrates a strong link between lower vegetable consumption and colon cancer. Low consumption of dietary fiber and vegetables and excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption are all associated with increased risk of colon cancer.
Health in the News
Eli Lilly to seek approval for new weight
loss drug
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly has announced that it will seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the weight loss drug orforglipron. According to the New York Times, the GLP-1 drug is administered in a daily pill, unlike popular injectable GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Participants in Lilly's clinical trials lost an average of 27.3 pounds each.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise
Early trials of a one-size-fits-all pancreatic cancer vaccine indicates that it may be effective at preventing recurrence of difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancers. According to NBC News, the vaccine targets KRAS gene mutations, which are associated with up to 90 percent of pancreatic cancers and 40 percent of colorectal cancers. The vaccine stimulates an immune response that targets and destroys cells with KRAS mutations.
Experts say that "Ozempic blindness" fears may be overblown
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may slightly increase the risk of certain eye conditions and vision loss, but experts say that there's no reason to panic. According to two new studies published in the journal JAMA, patients with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1s may face a modestly increased risk of diabetic retinopathy, but are still at decreased overall risk of life-threatening complications. The study authors recommended regular screening and monitoring to detect potential vision complications early.
