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UN Warns Childhood Obesity Now More Widespread Than Underweight ……………. For the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, according to a new UN report highlighting how ultra-processed foods are dominating young people’s diets, The Guardian reported. The…

FDA Approves First Large-Scale Human Trials of Pig Kidney Transplants …………… Scientists are moving closer to making pig organ transplants a viable option for patients, as the US Food and Drug Administration has approved large-scale clinical trials of genetically modified…

Chemicals found in tap water linked to a 33% rise in cancer rates ——————————————- A new analysis from the University of Southern California (USC), published in Earth.com, has linked the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,”…

New Study Links Animal Protein Intake to Lower Cancer Mortality ————————— A new study has found that higher consumption of animal protein is associated with a modest but statistically significant reduction in cancer-related mortality. According to Digital Health and reported…

New Blood Test Shows High Accuracy in Detecting ALS Years Before Symptoms ……………. Researchers have developed a highly accurate blood test for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), capable of identifying disease-related changes up to a decade before symptoms appear, according to…

Non-invasive Ultrasound Helmet Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Treatment —————————————— A new study published in The Guardian details the development of a non-invasive ultrasound “helmet” that could revolutionize the treatment of neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease. The device, created by a…

Researchers find drug that is better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks ————————————— In a significant development that could reshape global heart disease treatment, a new study has found that the drug clopidogrel is more effective than aspirin at preventing…

FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Eye Disease ——————————– The FDA has approved ENCELTO, the first-ever treatment for macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare disease that gradually robs people of central vision, SciTech Daily reported. ENCELTO is a small…

WHO Warns of Worsening Global Cholera Outbreaks, Urges Swift Action ————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over worsening cholera outbreaks worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for rapid and coordinated public health responses, Xinhua reported. Between January…

New Blood Test Establishes Early-Stage Alzheimer’s with 90% Accuracy ———————————– A new blood test has been developed that can identify the biological markers of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease with approximately 90% accuracy, offering a faster and simpler diagnostic tool for clinicians,…