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Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI).The proposed class action settlement in the nationwide Roundup lawsuit would pay $675 million to the lawyers who negotiated the settlement, while plaintiffs suffering from cancer would receive an average of $10,000 to $165,000 each, according to a new court report in the case. The petition for court approval was filed last week by lawyers from six firms, calling it “fair” and “reasonable” and achieved through “extraordinary efforts,” but several other lawyers who have been involved in the Roundup case since its inception object to the terms of the settlement…
Recent research suggests that people who naturally have high levels of self-control tend to develop more environmentally friendly habits over time. However, short-term changes in a person’s willpower do not directly lead to greener choices. These findings provide evidence that facilitating sustainable choices may be a more effective way to encourage green habits than relying on personal discipline. This research Journal of Environmental Psychology. Scientists conducted this study to better understand the psychological characteristics that drive people to protect the environment. Environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss require immediate action by the public. Actions that reduce a…
Death by suicide is an emergency for men. Although three times as many women as men report suicidal thoughts or attempts, men account for the majority of suicide deaths (up to 80%) in the United States. The reasons are high impulsivity, unreported fear of death, and, importantly, easy access to guns. A new report from Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit organization that works with 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to provide free and confidential text-based mental health support, sheds light on a different explanation. Men are far less likely to ask for help than women. The organization found that of…
Dr. Marty McCulley will step down as FDA commissioner on Tuesday, ending a short but tumultuous tenure marked by mounting criticism from all quarters. McCurry’s resignation follows reports over the weekend that President Trump signed a plan to fire his appointed FDA chief in April 2025, Politico reported, citing unnamed administration officials. According to a report in Politico, Kyle Diamantas, the FDA’s deputy director for food, will lead the agency on his behalf. President Donald Trump appeared to accept McCurry’s resignation in a meeting with reporters on Tuesday, but stopped short of saying whether he had directly fired the secretary.…
Most people believe that rejection from a potential lover is much more painful than rejection from a future friend. However, new research results show that European Journal of Social Psychology This suggests that when we do experience rejection, its emotional impact is surprisingly similar, whether it comes from romantic or platonic causes. In part because modern society places high emotional expectations on romantic relationships, romantic rejection is often seen as uniquely devastating. However, researchers have long noted that humans are broadly motivated by a fundamental need for belonging. Social rejection tends to hurt in all situations because it threatens shared…
An international research group recently demonstrated that the antibody NG101 promotes regeneration of injured spinal cord tissue. Now, under the guidance of scientists from the University of Zurich and Balgrist University Hospital, the group has revealed for the first time how the therapy works in practice. This new antibody boost allows new nerve fibers to form functional connections again, allowing patients to become more independent. Spinal cord injuries, often caused by sports or traffic accidents, can cause quadriplegia or paraplegia, severely limiting independence. At the end of 2024, an international research group led by the University of Zurich (UZH) and…
New research from King’s College London and the University of Porto has mapped the histamine system in the brain. Histamine, a molecule more commonly associated with allergies, plays a distinct but poorly understood role in brain function. This study addresses this gap and builds the first multiscale map of the histamine system, from genetics to behavior to related mental health conditions. The findings provide a new framework for understanding how this often overlooked chemical system contributes to brain function and may point to new treatment strategies for histamine-related disorders such as depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia. This research natural mental health…
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Weizmann Institute of Science have identified a previously unrecognized defense mechanism in the intestine, showing that intestinal stem cells actively respond to Salmonella infection and help protect the intestine from bacterial invasion. Intestinal stem cells are responsible for continually renewing the intestinal lining and maintaining barrier integrity. Until now, these cells were mainly thought to participate passively, relying on surrounding immune and epithelial cells for protection during infection. The new study was led by doctoral student Sacha Lebon, under the supervision of Dr. Matan Hofri of the Hebrew University and Dr.…
According to Reuters, Eli Lilly has suspended its obesity awareness campaign in India following a regulatory notice regarding prescription drug advertising restrictions. In March, India’s Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) issued a notification clarifying that direct and indirect sales of prescription drugs are prohibited. CDSCO has outlined its rules in response to allegations of propaganda. The agency cited disease awareness, influencer engagement and corporate campaigns as activities that may violate the rules when increasing brand recall or product awareness. CDSCO reportedly sent a letter to Lilly around the time the public notice was shared. A few weeks later, Lilly…
Girls born to mothers with high insulin resistance in late pregnancy are more likely to have increased abdominal fat by the age of seven, according to research presented at the 28th European Endocrinology Congress in Prague. Maternal insulin resistance was not associated with body fat in boys, suggesting that girls may be more susceptible to maternal insulin resistance later in pregnancy. This finding highlights the importance of maternal metabolic health for the child’s future well-being and health. During pregnancy, your body requires more insulin after the first trimester due to hormonal changes in the placenta. Insulin resistance peaks during the…