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WASHINGTON—Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed a conference of climate change-skeptical scientists and other experts Wednesday, praising the decision to repeal so-called “endangerment findings” that form the basis of federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. “Today is a day to celebrate innocence!” he said. The study’s reversal in February will allow the federal government to end regulations on climate-changing emissions from sources such as cars, trucks and power plants. “We’re going back to basics, and we’re not going to accept everything the left says without question or pushback,” Zeldin told a cheering audience at the 16th International Conference on…

Despite the growing number of artificial intelligence sources of health information, 85% of U.S. adults still get their information from their providers “at least sometimes,” a new study finds. Pew Research Center researchers surveyed 5,111 U.S. adults from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26 for the report. Researchers identified six main sources of health information other than health care providers: People with similar health issues: 66% Major health information site: 60% Press: 46%Government health agency: 45%Social media: 36%AI chatbot: 22% Healthcare providers received the highest ratings for the quality of information provided, with 55% of respondents saying the information was easy…

A study that interviewed people who completed pilgrimages in Taiwan, Japan, and Spain found that the journey allowed participants to take a step back and rebuild their inner balance. This process is driven by physical and sensory experiences that lead to psychological reflection. This study identified six key interrelated factors that shape pilgrims’ spiritual growth. The paper was published in Psychology of religion and spirituality. A pilgrimage is a journey to a place that has special religious or spiritual significance. People go on pilgrimages seeking spiritual growth, forgiveness, or a deeper connection to their faith. A pilgrim is someone who…

A new study from the University of Toronto shows that where a mother lives in an Indian city – in a slum or non-slum area – has a bearing on how she breastfeeds her baby. Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth helps newborns fight infections and reduces the risk of death, especially in low- and middle-income countries. For about the first six months, giving your baby only breast milk (no water or other food) protects him from diarrhea, pneumonia, stunted growth, and supports brain development. Researchers used data from India’s 2015-2016 National Family Health Survey to compare the breastfeeding…

For centuries, mental illness and physical illness have been considered two distinct categories, each with its own field of study, its own doctors, and its own menu of treatments. A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder challenges this long-standing dichotomy, showing that the same chunks of DNA that underlie mental illnesses such as depression, PTSD, and ADHD are also linked to risk for many physical illnesses. Research involving approximately 2 million people published in journal nature communicationsreveals how often and why mental and physical illness occur. This could ultimately pave the way for new treatments that address both,…

Johnson & Johnson’s immunotherapy drug Tremfya is poised to challenge AbbVie’s dominance in 2026 and secure the top spot as the biggest TV drug ad spender in March. J&J spent $50.3 million on TV advertising for its drugs, according to data shared with Fierce Pharma Marketing by analysts at iSpot.tv. That’s an increase of more than $10 million from February, which was second in spending. Tremfya started the year in the top spot in January and is on track to match AbbVie’s dominance early on. AbbVie has won the annual crown for one of its blockbuster drugs as the top…

Pfizer is making further changes to its California layout, pulling out of the South San Francisco office site that was home to Global Blood Therapeutics, which it acquired in 2022. The 164,150-square-foot office building on Oyster Point Boulevard will close because the office space is “currently underutilized,” a Pfizer spokesperson told Fierce Pharma in an emailed statement. The move was made after a “careful evaluation” and will see all front-line employees transition to remote roles. “Pfizer continues to maintain a strong presence in California, including our facility in San Diego,” the spokesperson said. “Additionally, we are considering several options, including…

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a flexible optical fiber that can be guided through a medical endoscope into the larynx to destroy tumors on hard-to-reach vocal cords. This advancement could expand outpatient laser treatment options for patients whose only option is surgery under general anesthesia. Researchers reported that in tests using a 3D-printed replica of the human larynx, they were able to reach about 81% of 70 targets that were unattainable through outpatient treatment. “Some people, such as patients with heart disease, may not be able to undergo general anesthesia or traditional laser surgery for laryngeal growth,”…

Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but a person’s weight can change over time, and little is known about the cumulative effects of excess weight. A new study by researchers at the Massachusetts General Brigham Research Institute shows that long-term exposure to excess weight is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular risk than body mass index (BMI) at any given point in time, and the effect is strongest in young people. The result is pro swansuggest that losing weight and reducing exposure to excess weight may reduce a person’s cardiovascular risk. Excess weight at a certain point…

Older Canadians who are socially connected, physically healthy and mentally engaged are significantly more likely to experience complete mental health, according to a new nationally representative study of adults aged 65 and older. Using data from 2,024 respondents from Statistics Canada’s 2022 Mental Health and Access to Care Survey (MHACS), researchers examined factors associated with both the absence of mental health disorders (APD) and complete mental health (CMH), a broader measure that combines freedom from mental illness and high emotional, psychological and social well-being. Our findings moved the conversation away from mental illness alone and focused on understanding what…