A daily fiber supplement reduced knee arthritis pain and improved strength

A daily prebiotic fiber supplement may help reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new clinical trial. Participants who took the supplement also showed stronger grip and reduced sensitivity to pain, while the group had far fewer dropouts than those assigned to a digital physiotherapy program.

‘Shameful’: Pentagon accused of cover-up over US military casualties in Iran war

The Pentagon is taking a “shameful approach” to releasing information about US casualties in the Iran war, Leon Panetta, a former defence secretary and CIA director, has told the Guardian.

The defence department has not held a press briefing for two-and-a-half months. Officials have faced accusations that they are engaged in a cover-up designed to hide the true cost of Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran, fearing a public backlash before November’s midterm elections.

Pep Guardiola turns down chance to replace Gennaro Gattuso as Italy head coach - Sky in Italy

Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to take the Italy head coach job, according to Sky in Italy, with Andrea Pirlo closing in on the role.

The Italian legend is set to take over after Guardiola gave his response to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Thursday night, with Sky in Italy reporting his decision was down to personal reasons that go beyond football.