What causes us to sleep? The answer may lie not only in our brains, but in their complex interplay with the micro-organisms spawned in our intestines.
New research from Washington State University suggests a new paradigm in understanding sleep,…
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Brain fat, not just plaques, may be the hidden driver of Alzheimer’s
It was long thought that fat in the brain played no role in neurodegenerative diseases, but Purdue University researchers are challenging that assumption.
The research findings, published in Immunity, show that excess fat in the brain’s resident…
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Scientists reveal pill that helps shed 20% of body weight
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Vienna, Austria (Sept 15-19) and simultaneously published in NEJM shows that daily treatment with the new once-daily GLP-1 agonist orforglipron…
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Protective Medical Apparel Maker Medline Considering An IPO
Workers at Medline Industries assemble Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) kits to be shipped out to various health facilities at their warehouse in Mundelein, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014. The personal protection kits, which…
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The Microbiome’s Role In Metabolism, Brain Health, And Aging
What the science says about how gut bacteria influences metabolism and chronic disease risk
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Your gut microbiome may be an even stronger predictor of health than your genes, shaping everything from…
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ACOG President Explains What Science Research Actually Says About Tylenol And Autism
On Monday, President Donald Trump issued a warning to Americans to avoid Tylenol while pregnant, alleging that the use of acetaminophen can lead to an increased risk of a fetus developing autism. Nearly immediately after the president’s press…
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Health Experts Push Back On Trump’s Tylenol And Autism Claims
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the medical community’s response to Trump’s Tylenol claims, a startup working to fix drug pricing, Pfizer’s obesity bet and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
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Tylenol Debate Shows Science Transparency Gaps. Can DeSci Help?
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025: The Trump administration linked the use of the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism during a White House press conference. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Fresh controversy has…
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A Doctor Fact Checks FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary’s Claims On Tylenol And Autism
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) look on as Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary (C) delivers remarks during an announcement by…
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New Duchenne Therapy Shows Signs Of Reversing Muscle Loss
Duchenne therapy may be evolving from slowing disease to reversing it—with RNA approaches offering the prospect of restoring function. Ongoing research will determine if these advances can deliver lasting, transformative recovery.
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