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Opinion: STAT+: The epidemic of learned helplessness in physicians
“Hordes of brilliant, graduate-degree-holding professionals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond act helpless at work,” writes STAT columnist Frances Mei Hardin.
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Scientists discover a surprising paradox in how our cells age
Scientists have discovered that the body's cellular recycling system behaves very differently during aging than previously believed, with higher activity sometimes linked to worse physical health. A small study suggests that even gentle exercise could help restore more youthfu...
Retail & Distribution
Gen Z, Gen Alpha and the AI-ificiation of retail this holiday season
AI is “rewiring” the brains of today’s youth, at the same time that they’re craving physical experiences. Can retailers strike the right balance?
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Diet soda vs water for weight loss—one's no better than the other
A new study helps clarify the weight-loss impact of diet drinks and dispel a popular myth about artificial sweeteners. As it turns out, zero-sugar beverages are neither nutritional villains nor magical cures for obesity—but they still might help you slim down.
Regulation & Policy
Use of Salt Substitutes To Reduce the Sodium Content in Standardized Foods
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is issuing a final rule to amend our standard of identity regulations that specify salt (sodium chloride) as a required or optional ingredient to permit the use of salt substitutes in standardized foods, to reduce the sodium content...
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Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of organization in the brain by creating the first detailed 3D map of its lipids, the fatty molecules essential for brain structure and communication. By analyzing millions of measurements from mouse brains, researchers identified 539 d...
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Great Women of Science: Ada Yonath, the Nobelist exemplifying perseverance
She was told she was chasing the impossible. She persisted through poverty, skepticism, and 25,000 failed attempts. In the end, Ada Yonath unlocked one of biology’s most elusive structures: the ribosome, transforming our understanding of how antibiotics work and paving the way...
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Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
Scientists have created a new coating for mitochondria that preserves their ability to produce energy, potentially opening the door to new treatments for diseases involving these tiny cellular powerhouses. The technology could one day help transfer healthy mitochondria into da...
Regulation & Policy
After 30 years, scientists finally have a drug for a deadly brain disease
The FDA has approved the first drug that directly targets Alexander disease, a devastating neurological disorder affecting fewer than one in a million people. Developed through decades of research, Zanvastro showed promising results in clinical trials, stabilizing motor functi...
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Prime Minister to attend UK-EU summit in Brussels on 20 November
The Prime Minister will meet António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Brussels on 20 November 2026 for the second UK-EU summit.
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JTI to Increase Heated-Tobacco Investment by 60%
JTI is targeting an average 15% market share across the 29 markets where Ploom operates, with Poland and Italy among its priorities. The post JTI to Increase Heated-Tobacco Investment by 60% first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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Geek Bar Leads with Youth Vapers
The analysis of the 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey found that 5.2% of students currently vaped, while approximately 460,000 used nicotine pouches. The post Geek Bar Leads with Youth Vapers first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
Regulation & Policy
China Destroys $355M of Illicit Tobacco, Nicotine Products
Investigations of more than 4,500 smuggling cases have led to seizures of 1.3 billion cigarettes, 150,000 cigars, and 39.8 metric tons of cut tobacco. The post China Destroys $355M of Illicit Tobacco, Nicotine Products first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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Türkiye Eyes Electronic Age-Verification for Tobacco Sales
The Health Minister said about 33% of Türkiye’s population uses tobacco and that the country sold 160 billion cigarettes, equivalent to 8 billion packs, in 2025. The post Türkiye Eyes Electronic Age-Verification for Tobacco Sales first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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Scientists find a hidden problem with endless smartphone scrolling
Excessive smartphone use may be taking a hidden toll on the brain and body, with heavy scrolling linked to poorer memory, reduced attention, disrupted sleep, and potential balance problems. Researchers found that weak self-control and fear of missing out, rather than personali...