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In an important step forward in advancing science in support of public health, the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) and the Obesity Society (TOS) are proud to announce a new strategic alliance that unites two leading scientific organizations under a shared vision of promoting health through the best nutrition and obesity research and practice. This collaboration reflects the growing recognition that nutrition and obesity science are interconnected fields essential to improving global health. Together, ASN and TOS will work to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge research into effective practice, education, and policy. Effective immediately, the partnership will enable members of…
WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators on Tuesday approved the approval of the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world. The ingredient, bemotriginol, is minimally irritating to or absorbed by the skin, and meets the Food and Drug Administration’s standards for protection from dangerous ultraviolet rays, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The ingredient is safe for adults and children over 6 months of age, the agency said in a release. Bemotriginol will initially be sold in…
People who display traits such as narcissism, psychopathy, and manipulativeness are significantly more willing to alter their appearance through cosmetic procedures. A recent study evaluating college students identified a predictable relationship between these dark personality traits and favorable attitudes toward cosmetic surgery. The study was published in the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Cosmetic surgery includes procedures aimed at altering or enhancing a person’s appearance and is distinct from reconstructive plastic surgery, which aims to repair physical abnormalities. The past few years have seen a surge in demand for cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty, lip injections, and body contouring. Due to…
Chinese CDMO Wuxi AppTec, which has so far avoided US scrutiny, is once again the target of government scrutiny. The company is now listed on the U.S. Department of the Army’s newly updated list of “Chinese military companies,” which are considered to support the Chinese military while having business ties to the United States. “WuXi AppTec is indirectly owned by SASAC and indirectly affiliated with SASTIND and the People’s Liberation Army,” the Department of Defense explains in the listing, referring to the State Council State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), a policy-making civilian agency under China’s Ministry of Industry…
This review confirms that tea, especially green tea, plays an important role in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Tea’s neuroprotective effects, ability to reduce muscle weakness in the elderly, and anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties further highlight its potential health-promoting properties. However, the study also identified potential health concerns, particularly with bottled and bubble tea, which may contain harmful additives such as artificial sweeteners and preservatives.Tea made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis has been consumed around the world for centuries, first for its medicinal properties and then as a popular beverage. It is rich…
New research published in journal cognition and emotion suggest that momentary emotional reactions interact with political beliefs to determine whether individuals can trust information. This study provides evidence that emotions of anger and sadness increase trust in political statements, while joy tends to reduce political confirmation bias. These findings highlight the role that physical and emotional responses play in how humans judge the veracity of media. Information is more accessible than ever, but interpretations of the news are becoming increasingly polarized. Social media algorithms often amplify emotionally charged content, which tends to spread quickly and deepen political divisions. In such…
The combination of Merck & Co.’s islatravir and Gilead’s lenacapavir has been successful in two Phase 3 trials and is expected to be the first long-acting oral HIV treatment that can be taken weekly. Both trials of combination therapy containing a 2 mg dose of islatravir and a 300 mg dose of lenacapavir included virologically suppressed HIV-infected individuals, and both met their primary efficacy endpoints. The Islend-1 study showed that the combination was non-inferior in patients who switched off Gilead’s once-daily tablet Biktarvy. In Eilend-2, this combination therapy was effective in patients who stopped standard-of-care antiretroviral therapy. Neither study identified…
The race to bring TROP2 antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients has narrowed following another failure in a Phase 3 trial of Gilead Sciences’ Trodelvy. On Monday, Merck and Gilead announced they were discontinuing the Phase 3 Evoke-03 trial, also known as Keynote-D46, following the recommendation of an external data monitoring board. This study evaluated Trodelvy in combination with Keytruda versus Keytruda alone as first-line treatment for patients with PD-L1-high NSCLC. The companies said that although positive trends were observed in the trial, the endpoint of progression-free survival was not met in the final analysis.…
Millions of people around the world have obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. A new study in mice suggests that gut microbes and the compounds they produce may play a surprising role in protecting against some of the most serious conditions, including heart disease. The findings, presented at ASM Microbe 2026, point to potential new targets for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular complications associated with sleep apnea. How sleep apnea syndrome affects the body Obstructive sleep apnea causes a person to stop breathing repeatedly throughout the night.…
Superheavy particles may help explain one of the most puzzling mysteries in modern astrophysics: the origin of the most energetic particles ever detected. Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays are particles that hit Earth from space with energies far exceeding those produced by human-made particle accelerators. Among the most unusual examples is the “Amaterasu particle,” detected by a telescope array in Utah in 2021 and named after the sun goddess in Japanese mythology. Its reported energy ranks it as one of the most powerful cosmic ray phenomena ever observed, placing it in the same rare category as the “Oh my God particle” recorded…