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Why the FDA Just BLOCKED Scientists From Sharing What They Found

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, citing concerns over their conclusions. Experts question the decision to withdraw the studies, since both vaccines have substantial evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness. Some experts say

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The FDA Chief Just Walked Away — And the TIMING Says Everything

F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressure  The New York Times Marty Makary departs FDA after clashes with Trump over fruit-flavored vapes  The Guardian Trump's FDA chief is out after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion activists  AP News Makary’s time atop FDA over, Diamantas named acting commissioner  Politico Marty Makary out as head of US Food and Drug Administration  BBC

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The Company Behind America's Deadliest Bridge Collapse Just Got CHARGED

Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse  The Washington Post Maryland reaches $2.25 billion settlement on Key Bridge collapse as Justice Dept. files charges against operator, employee  WTOP A timeline of the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed 6 people  CBS News Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Criminal charges filed against Dali cargo ship operator  BBC Maryland reaches $2.25B settlement with owners, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge  WBFF

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What Kash Patel Just Called a 'Total FARCE' in His Senate Hearing

Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing  The Guardian Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony  CNN Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash  Fox News Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’  The Washington Post Trump Live Updates: FBI Director Kash Patel Spars With Democrats Over His Conduct  The New York Times

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The Grocery Store Owner Who Just Got Caught in a $1 Million FRAUD

Minneapolis grocery store owner charged in $1 million food assistance fraud  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Minneapolis grocer charged in $1.1 million SNAP fraud scheme  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Million-dollar SNAP food stamp fraud scheme in Walz's backyard sparks outrage: 'Cruel joke'  Fox News Minneapolis grocery store owner accused of food assistance fraud to stock his store  Star Tribune Minneapolis man accused of using other people's EBT cards to buy groceries for his store  kare11.com

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The Cruise Ship Discovery That Has Health Officials RACING Against Time

Three passengers have died and several others have fallen ill aboard a cruise ship in a deadly hantavirus outbreak. AFP via Getty Images A cluster of three deaths among passengers aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has been linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is rare, but it appears to have spread among passengers, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A suspected total of 7 cases has been identified, and investigators are wor

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The PILL That Could Make Daily Injections OBSOLETE for Millions

Ozempic is now available as a reformulated oral tablet for people with type 2 diabetes. Image courtesy of Novo Nordisk The GLP-1 medication Ozempic is now available in pill form for people with type 2 diabetes. The oral tablet is a reformulated version of the current Rybelsus pill but comes in smaller doses. Experts say the pill may be a better alternative for people who don’t want to administer weekly injections of Ozempic. A pill form of the widely prescribed GLP-1 medication Ozempic is no

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Why This Weight Loss Drug Makes Zepbound Look OUTDATED

A new GLP-1 drug shows promise for improving metabolic health and treating obesity-related diseases like liver disease. camacho9999/Getty Images A new weight loss drug called survodutide has shown promising results in a phase 3 clinical trial. The drug, which stimulates GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, led to a 16.6% drop in body weight. Survodutide also reduced waist circumference, an indicator of metabolic health. Experts hope the drug will be useful for both obesity and liver disease; howeve

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The Breast Treatment That Could ELIMINATE Two Risks at Once

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced breast density safely and with fewer side effects than tamoxifen. It also had fewer troublesome side effects than this standard preventive treatment. Experts say that if further research confirms these findings, the endoxifen could help increase compliance

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The Simple Food SWAPS That Could Save Your Heart

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks of a variety of health ailments, particularly heart disease. They recommend that medical professionals discuss the health dangers of ultra-processed foods with their patients. Experts agree that doctors should advise their patients on how to identify ultra-processed foods and reduce them in their daily diets

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Why Your Office Air Might Be SABOTAGING Your Appearance

A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy “Office Air Theory” is trending on social media, with claims that office environments can negatively impact skin and hair throughout the day. Experts say there is some truth to the trend, as low humidity and dry indoor air can dehydrate skin. Stress, screen time, hormones, and hygiene habits can also play a role. Staying h

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The Wedding Vows Exchanged in the Most UNLIKELY Place Imaginable

Daniel Phan was in heart failure and days from undergoing lifesaving surgery when he and his girlfriend, Julia, decided to get married — in the ICU. Daniel and Julia Phan on their wedding day in the ICU. Daniel Phan Daniel and Julia Phan met when they were kids after Daniel’s parents hired Julia’s mom to work at their nail salon. “We were the same age. I went to her house when I was, like, eight years old, not knowing she was going to be my future wife,” Daniel told Healthline. While the t

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The Type of Dreams That PREDICT How You'll Feel Tomorrow

Research shows that your dreams may affect your morning mood. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning.  The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.  The researchers suggest that dreams may help you process emotions.  Sleep is an important part of overall health, but the impacts of your dreams are less well understood. A study recently published in Sle

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The Hidden Syndrome That's MULTIPLYING Your Cancer Risk

New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean Locke/Stocksy Researchers say people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer. They note that the cancer risk rises as the severity of CKM syndrome increases, ranging from a 3% higher risk at stage 1 to a 30% higher risk at stage 4. Experts say people can lower their cancer risk by maintaining a healthy diet, getting regu

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The Exercise Hack That Builds MORE Muscle With LESS Sweat

Eccentric exercise may help build muscle strength with less strain on the body, which may benefit older individuals. DragonImages/Getty Images A lesser-known type of exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Eccentric exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less energy while supporting muscle, heart, and even brain health. Whether you’re an advanced athlete or just beginning, eccentric exerc

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She Got Her HIV Diagnosis in 1996 — What She's Doing at 74 Will INSPIRE You

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriving with the help of a new FDA-approved medication. In 1996, Barbara Roberts thought she had a bad case of the flu that wouldn’t go away. After several days of experiencing a high fever and sweating, she decided to go to the emergency room, where she wa

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What Dolly Parton Just Revealed About Her Health Will SURPRISE You

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton shared a new health update with fans in an Instagram video. Though she didn’t specify exactly what health issues she’s facing, Parton noted previous challenges with her kidney health as well as weakened immune and digestive systems. T

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Marvel Just Released Its Most BRUTAL Project Ever — And It's Not for Kids

“Punisher: One Last Kill” is anything but. To put it plainly, Jon Bernthal’s anti-hero Punisher does a lot of killing in his Marvel Special Presentation. A whole lot. But layered into the over-the-top violence is a powerful character study of a PTSD-addled veteran who has lost nearly everything. Bernthal’s vengeance-fueled performance as Frank Castle has […]

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The Provocative Films Frameline50 Just Added to Its 2026 LINEUP

Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex,” Hayley Kiyoko’s “Girls Like Girls” and Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus” are among the titles set to screen during the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50), Frameline announced Tuesday. The festival will take place June 17 through 27 across venues in San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland. Framline50 will open with […]

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Why Cate Blanchett Just Launched a Non-Profit to FIGHT AI

Cate Blanchett has co-founded a new non-profit company, RSL Media, which helps provide a human consent framework for AI’s use of creative work, name, image and likeness.  Advocates and supporters include Javier Bardem, George Clooney, Viola Davis, Tom Hanks, Dame Helen Mirren, Steven Soderbergh, Kristen Stewart, Meryl Streep, Dame Emma Thompson, Creative Artists Agency and […]

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