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Consumer Reports found unsafe lead levels in protein powders, urging tighter federal limits to protect public health and supplement users.

New research reveals exercise molecule Lac-Phe suppresses hunger by targeting brain neurons, offering insight into weight loss mechanisms.

The FDA approved a second generic abortion pill by Evita Solutions hours before a federal shutdown, expanding options for medication abortion.

Over 517,000 lives saved through 40 years of breast cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment advancements worldwide.

Stem cell therapy helped mice recover from stroke by repairing brain tissue and restoring motor skills through transplanted neural progenitor cells.

Cambridge scientists developed a two-part drug that activates the immune system only in tumors, offering safer cancer treatment options.

Elevated blood pressure in children linked to 40–50% higher midlife cardiovascular death risk, new U.S. study finds after decades-long data review.

Cholera deaths increased by 50% in 2024 as 60 nations reported outbreaks, with Africa, Asia, and the Middle East facing the highest burden.

The FDA is set to present child death data linked to COVID vaccines at a CDC panel meeting, raising national scrutiny of pediatric immunization safety systems.

Dementia now leads in Australian mortality rates, with over 425000 affected in 2024 and 17400 deaths reported in the most recent national health data.