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Doctors warn that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may accelerate neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, with case studies and a new study linking semaglutide … Read more
The FDA raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in its upcoming peptide panel, as reported by the Washington Post, while a KQED podcast explored the … Read more
Alzheimer’s Association Unveils $100 Million PROTECT-Cog Trial to Test GLP-1 and Lifestyle Interventions for Cognitive Decline The Alzheimer’s Association has launched the PROTECT-Cog Study, a $100 … Read more
The U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but airlines, religious groups, and health experts warn the change could take years to … Read more
The World Health Organization updated dementia prevention guidelines, stating up to 45% of cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing risk factors like air pollution, … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading more quickly than in any previous … Read more
Maryland residents face a Code Red air quality alert as Canadian wildfire smoke worsens, with health officials urging precautions to avoid respiratory and vascular complications. The … Read more
Parents in Ladera Ranch, California, are demanding answers after multiple children were diagnosed with rare cancers, citing concerns over pesticide use and urging local officials to … Read more
MIT engineers have developed a method to control blood vessel growth using mechanical stretching, advancing tissue engineering by enabling precise vascular patterning. The technique, involving a … Read more
Manchester Airport is amplifying a breast cancer awareness campaign through digital screens and a mobile information bus, urging travelers to prioritize self-checks. The initiative, led by … Read more
As of July 17, 2026, a surge in cyclosporiasis cases has emerged across the U.S., with Allegheny County reporting 11 cases, according to the Post Gazette … Read more
Hazardous air quality alerts span multiple U.S. cities as Canadian wildfires send smoke across the northeastern U.S., with New York Governor Kathy Hochul calling the situation … Read more