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Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled

NPR Health

The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.

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New name for one of the world's rarest rhinoceroses

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A recent study has reclassified the species commonly known as the Javan rhinoceros, proposing a more precise scientific name: Eurhinoceros sondaicus. The research highlights key differences in body structure and ecology that set this species apart from the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Recognizing it as a separate genus not only improves scientific understanding but also has important implications for conservation efforts.

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What is space weather, and why are we monitoring it?

UK Health Security

Solar flare Space weather occurs when explosive events near the Suns surface project strong radiation fields towards the Earth. These events typically peak during solar maximum a cycle that occurs approximately every 11 years but serious events can also happen during solar minimum. Currently, we are experiencing a maximum, with solar activity at its highest level in more than 2 decades.

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Views of mental, physical health lowest in almost 25 years: Gallup

The Hill

Americans views of their mental and physical health are at the lowest point in nearly 25 years, a downturn that accelerated at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued since, according to a Gallup survey published Thursday. The poll found that some three-quarters of Americans said their mental health (at 75 percent) and physical health (at 76 percent) were excellent or good.

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Cargo ship captain arrested after North Sea collision raises environmental concerns

Environmental Health News

Authorities arrested the captain of the cargo ship Solong after a fatal North Sea collision led to a jet fuel spill, raising alarms about marine pollution. Robyn Vinter, Josh Halliday, and Karen McVeigh report for The Guardian. In short: The Solong collided with the Stena Immaculate, which was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel for the U.S. Air Force; at least one tank is leaking into the North Sea.

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Kidney disease no longer just for the elderly, young Indians also at risk, say experts

The Hindu

Experts stress the importance of maintaining an ideal body weight, consuming a balanced diet and ensuring six to eight hours of sleep crucial steps toward kidney health; despite the increasing prevalence of kidney-related issues among young Indians, awareness remains alarmingly low

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Food Packaging Forum updates database on migrating food contact materials

Environmental Health News

The Food Packaging Forum updates their Database on Migrating and Extractable Food Contact Chemicals ( FCCmigex ), identifying 1,060 new chemicals present in or migrating from food packaging and other food contact articles. The database now includes 5,294 chemicals (a 20% increase since 2023), and over 35,500 database entries (a 30% increase).

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US bird populations continue alarming decline

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The 2025 U. S. State of the Birds Report, produced by a coalition of leading science and conservation organizations, reveals continued widespread declines in American bird populations across all mainland and marine habitats, with 229 species requiring urgent conservation action.

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How gut health shapes heart disease risk — and what you can do about it

News Medical Health Sciences

A new review highlights how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to cardiovascular disease by altering short-chain fatty acids, TMAO, and inflammatory pathways. The study emphasizes the potential of prebiotics, probiotics, and dietary changes to restore gut health and reduce heart disease risk.

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Weighing in on a Mars water debate

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Water once existed in abundance of at the surface of Mars. How much of that water has been stored in the planet's crust is still unclear, according to a new analysis.

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Already approved drug avapritinib shows promise in treating high-grade gliomas

News Medical Health Sciences

High-grade glioma, an aggressive form of pediatric and adult brain cancer, is challenging to treat given the tumor location, incidence of recurrence and difficulty for drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier.

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Update: Missouri Medicaid agency’s efforts to improve maternal and infant health

Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

Written by Mo Farrell, LMSW, manager, Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research This month, hundreds of maternal and infant health thought leaders from across Missouri gathered to build connections at The Uplift Connections 2025 Maternal & Infant Health Convening. One of the convenings two plenary sessions featured center Abigail R.

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Firefighting chemicals leave brain cancer-linked mutations, study shows

News Medical Health Sciences

Firefighters show higher rates of glioma-linked SBS42 mutational signatures associated with haloalkane exposure, suggesting occupational risk. The study highlights a clear link between firefighting, chemical exposure, and brain cancer mutations.

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Understanding the neurobiological basis of substance abuse addiction 

The Hindu

The human brain is perhaps the most complex living structure in the universe.

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Can House Republicans cut $880 billion without slashing Medicaid? It’s likely impossible.

News Medical Health Sciences

The prospect of deep Medicaid cuts has become a flashpoint in Congress, with leaders of both parties accusing their counterparts of lying.

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Bellamy Young on the difference we can make when we care

Care

Actress and activist Bellamy Young shares how hosting She Leads with CARE has deepened her understanding of leadership, resilience, and global change.

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WEHI team makes major strides in the fight against Parkinson's disease

News Medical Health Sciences

WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition.

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Berkeley Public Health Fellows advocate for rural health in Washington, D.C.

Berkeley Public Health

More than 75 years of transformational research and hands-on social impact for a better world.

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Night shifts and sleep debt linked to higher infection risk in nurses

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers determine how sleep duration, sleep debt, and shift work impact the risk of infections among Norwegian nurses.

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Spinning, twisted light could power next-generation electronics

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have advanced a decades-old challenge in the field of organic semiconductors, opening new possibilities for the future of electronics. The researchers have created an organic semiconductor that forces electrons to move in a spiral pattern, which could improve the efficiency of OLED displays in television and smartphone screens, or power next-generation computing technologies such as spintronics and quantum computing.

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Parkinson’s disease will affect 25 million people by 2050, study warns

News Medical Health Sciences

Global Parkinsons disease cases are projected to more than double to 25.2 million by 2050, driven largely by aging populations and socio-demographic factors. The sharpest increases are expected in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with men disproportionately affected.

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Most current AI struggles to read clocks and calendars

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Some of the world's most advanced AI systems struggle to tell the time and work out dates on calendars, a study suggests.

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New lab-grown pig retinal organoids could aid stem cell-based vision therapy

News Medical Health Sciences

Inside the human eye, the retina is made up of several types of cells, including the light-sensing photoreceptors that initiate the cascade of events that lead to vision.

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Engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers devised a process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron, eliminating the need to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Such neurons could be used to treat spinal cord injuries or diseases such as ALS.

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Researchers develop new compound to treat alopecia areata

News Medical Health Sciences

A research group, led by Dr. Pavel Majer from IOCB Prague, in collaboration with the laboratories of Barbara Slusher and Louis Garza at Johns Hopkins University, have developed a compound that could potentially treat the autoimmune disorder alopecia areata, which causes hair loss leading to the formation of bald patches.

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Study highlights noninvasive hearing aid

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A study highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss. A team of scientists has designed a new type of hearing aid that not only improves hearing but also offers a safe, non-invasive alternative to implantable devices and corrective surgeries.

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What’s behind the rise in foodborne illness outbreaks? CDC uncovers key risks and fixes

News Medical Health Sciences

Bacterial foodborne outbreaks in the U.S. increased while viral outbreaks declined between 2014 and 2022, with environmental contamination rising as a key cause. The study highlights how improved hygiene reduced viral transmission but shows persistent risks from improper food handling and temperatures.

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Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Many people dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive country. But retirees who move abroad may be at greater risk of loneliness than those who stay in their home country, according to new research.

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Diterpenes show promise in regenerating neurons after brain injury

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers from the University of Seville and the University of Cadiz, coordinated by the professors of Physiology Pedro Nez-Abades and Carmen Castro, have demonstrated that the use of diterpenes facilitates repopulation with new neurons in brain regions damaged by traumatic injuries.

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A highly stable lyophilized mRNA vaccine for Herpes Zoster provides potent cellular and humoral responses

NPJ Vaccine

npj Vaccines, Published online: 14 March 2025; doi:10.

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Modified tool helps assess symptoms in cognitively impaired nursing home residents

News Medical Health Sciences

As many as half of nursing home residents are cognitively impaired and may be unable to communicate symptoms such as pain or anxiety to the staff and clinicians caring for them.

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Does exercise really extend life? Finnish twin study offers new insights

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.

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Nature exposure found to alleviate pain through brain changes

News Medical Health Sciences

A new neuroimaging study has revealed that viewing nature can help ease how people experience pain, by reducing the brain activity linked to pain perception.

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Dozens of 3-toed dinosaurs leave their mark in Australia

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A researcher has confirmed a boulder at a regional school contains one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints per square meter ever documented in Australia.

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