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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…
A group of leading scientists is pushing the UK government to introduce mandatory cancer warning labels on products like bacon and ham. This unprecedented call aims to inform the public about the direct health risks associated with consuming processed meat. The Reason for the Warning The core of the scientists’ demand is the link between…
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand required emergency surgery after swallowing up to 100 high-power magnets he had reportedly bought from the online retailer Temu. Doctors reported in the New Zealand Medical Journal that an X-ray showed the tiny magnets had clumped together inside his intestines. These clumps were in four separate parts of his…
The continuing US federal government shutdown is threatening a “hunger catastrophe” for nearly 42 million people across the country. If Congress fails to pass a funding resolution, money for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will run out on November 1st. The Threat to Families SNAP is a lifeline for…
Cholera, once nearly eliminated in many places, is now resurging across the world. So far in 2025, over 6,800 deaths have been reported across 32 countries—already more than the 6,000 deaths in all of last year. The worst outbreaks are concentrated in Africa, where poverty, conflict and lack of clean water allow the disease to…
Recent research presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) meeting shows that antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) significantly improve outcomes for certain breast cancer patients when used alongside chemotherapy. For patients with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer who cannot get immunotherapy, Trodelvy extended median progression-free survival to 9.7 months, compared to 6.9 months with standard chemo….
Major biotechnology firm Biogen has signed a massive deal, agreeing to license an immune disorder drug from the smaller company Vanqua Bio. The total value of the deal could reach $1.06 billion. Biogen will gain the rights to develop and sell Vanqua Bio’s experimental drug, which is aimed at treating a serious immune disorder. The…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given emergency approval to a new drug for dogs made by the company Elanco. This fast-track approval is in response to the looming threat of a flesh-eating parasite that endangers canine health. Why the Emergency Nod? The parasite in question, which can cause severe, tissue-destroying infections, appears…
