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A leading UK charity, Maggie’s, is calling on the NHS to integrate exercise programmes into standard cancer care. It recommends options like yoga, tai chi and Nordic walking for the 386,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year. The charity argues that such physical activities improve survival rates, reduce tumour recurrence and relieve…
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to recommend that Americans consume more saturated fats. His guidance would reverse decades of advice that urged limiting fats found in meat, dairy and certain oils. Health experts warn the change could lead to higher cholesterol and increased heart disease risk. American Heart Association nutrition specialist…
New research strongly suggests that the menopause transition causes measurable physical changes in the brain’s structure, which may explain common symptoms like “brain fog,” mood swings, and memory issues. One of the most consistent patterns identified by the Puerto Rico-based researchers was a decrease in gray matter volume during the menopause transition. Gray matter is…
A significant new scientific study has uncovered a clear biological difference in how the human brain ages. Researchers found that men’s brains shrink faster over time compared to women’s brains. As humans age, a natural process of brain atrophy occurs, meaning brain tissue volume decreases. This new research suggests this atrophy happens at a more…
UK authorities have successfully disrupted a significant criminal operation, seizing thousands of unlicensed weight loss injections in a major drug trafficking bust. The seized injections are considered unlicensed—meaning they have not undergone the rigorous safety and quality checks required by UK health regulators. Using these illegal products poses extreme risks to public health, including: The…
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the massive consumer goods company behind brands like Tide and Pampers, has reported strong financial results, topping Wall Street’s estimates. Despite ongoing economic pressures like inflation, consumers are proving willing to continue spending on small personal indulgences. P&G’s premium beauty brands, which include names like Olay and Head & Shoulders, showed…
Oil giant ExxonMobil has launched a major lawsuit against the state of California over its groundbreaking new climate disclosure laws. California recently passed two key laws requiring large companies operating in the state to publicly report all of their greenhouse gas emissions, including indirect emissions from their supply chains and product use. Exxon argues that…
In a major escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump has announced a 10% increase in tariffs specifically targeting imports from Canada. This move comes shortly after the President halted all trade talks with Canada earlier this week, reportedly in response to a Canadian advertisement that used former President Reagan’s words to criticize tariffs. A…
There is strong momentum toward easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to USTR (US Trade Representative) Greer, trade negotiations with China are officially “moving toward agreement.” This positive statement signals that the two sides have worked through many of the toughest issues that previously stalled the negotiations. The areas of focus…
Kyrgyzstan has become one of the first countries in Central Asia to fully embrace digital currency by launching its own national stablecoin. This major economic initiative is being done in partnership with the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. What is a National Stablecoin? A stablecoin is a digital currency designed to have a stable value,…
