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The lawsuit brought by public health groups against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its May 2026 enforcement guidance is turning into a crowded courtroom. On October 6, American Vapor Manufacturers (AVM), a trade group of U.S. e-liquid makers, and two Altria s...
Popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have been linked to unexpectedly high rates of nail detachment, hair loss, and scalp inflammation, with some problems occurring several times more frequently among users. Researchers found that weight loss alone coul...
Scientists discovered that declining levels of a protein called Menin may help drive aging, and restoring it in older mice reversed several age-related changes in just 30 days. Even more surprisingly, supplementing with a simple amino acid called D-serine improved memory and l...
Retail is changing fast. Discover how AI and mobility are redefining the store of tomorrow.
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Scientists have discovered that vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its distinctive flavor, has powerful properties that could help fight infections, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing. The inexpensive, widely available ingredient could one day become an impo...
Pesticides are designed to kill insects, fungi, and weeds. So, it is reasonable to wonder whether they can harm us as well. Recent reports of pesticide residues in berries exceeding Canadian limits sound alarming, but exceeding a regulatory limit doesn't necessarily mean excee...
Paracelsus taught us that “the dose makes the poison.” A new analysis of respiratory-virus infection suggests that biology requires an important qualifier: where an exposure enters the body and which tissues encounter it first can matter even more than how much arrives. Dose d...
Getting better sleep might be as simple as moving a little more every day. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that people who exercised more frequently experienced more deep, restorative sleep, which is essential for brain recovery, memory, and emotional we...
In a short statement published on its website, the agency says it intends to evaluate changes to the framework “including through initiation of new rulemaking to replace the current framework,” but gives no timetable and no outline of what a new framework would contain. For no...
Mathematics may hold unexpected clues to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have developed a model showing how common metals like copper and zinc may influence the buildup of proteins associated with the disease, while also exploring possible ways to stop the proces...
Scientists have developed an experimental injection that destroys fat cells and significantly reduces dangerous belly fat, potentially opening a new path to treating obesity. Early research also suggests it could help prevent the weight regain that often follows stopping popul...
The tax authority rejected a Freedom of Information request from Better Retailing for how many breaches of HMRC’s agent standards had been reported and the outcome of these reports
Scientists have discovered a hidden cleanup system at the back of the eye that drains fluid and waste through a previously unknown pathway. The surprising finding, demonstrated in mice, could open the door to new treatments for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other causes ...
A simple change in the order you eat your food could help prevent blood sugar spikes. Scientists discovered that giving mice olive oil before carbohydrates slowed digestion and activated a surprising combination of hormones and nerve signals that helped regulate blood sugar, e...
