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People who followed the MIND diet more closely showed slower brain shrinkage and less grey matter loss over time, with the strongest differences equivalent to about 2.5 years of delayed brain aging. Berries and poultry were linked with healthier brain changes, while sweets and...
Science & Policy·Oct 1, 2026·ScienceDaily — Health
The UK’s long-awaited vape tax is here. From 1 October 2026, Vaping Products Duty officially came into force, changing the economics of selling e-liquid in the UK virtually overnight. The headline figure is £2.20 duty for every 10ml of vaping liquid. But that doesn’t necessari...
More than half of 16,000 apparently healthy adults had signs of atherosclerosis, with arterial plaques already detectable in about 1 in 13 people ages 18 to 29. Researchers say directly imaging the arteries could reveal hidden cardiovascular disease years or even decades befor...
Science & Policy·Oct 1, 2026·ScienceDaily — Health
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory ...
Regulation & Policy·Oct 1, 2026·Federal Register — FDA + tobacco
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Dermatologic an...
Regulation & Policy·Oct 1, 2026·Federal Register — FDA + tobacco
People with depression who dramatically cut ultra-processed foods experienced notable improvements in their symptoms in a small preliminary study. Researchers suspect healthier eating may benefit the brain partly by reducing gut damage and chronic inflammation.
Science & Policy·Oct 1, 2026·ScienceDaily — Health
The Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may actively damage brain blood vessels and sabotage the cellular systems that remove harmful proteins. Researchers were able to reverse some of these effects in experiments, revealing promising new targets for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and othe...
Science & Policy·Oct 1, 2026·ScienceDaily — Health
A common mistake during blood pressure checks could make readings appear substantially higher than they really are. Johns Hopkins researchers found that leaving the arm unsupported can raise systolic readings by about 6.5 mmHg, potentially affecting a hypertension diagnosis.
Science & Policy·Sep 30, 2026·ScienceDaily — Health
Colonel Joby Rimmer, UK Senior Military Advisor, challenges Russia’s claims of inevitable military success in Ukraine and calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.