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Stay informed on health policy and research with the National Center for Health Research (NCHR). As an independent nonprofit think tank that does NOT accept industry funding, we translate scientific research to info you can use to improve your health and safety. Learn more:
www.center4research.org
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The National Center for Health Research
The National Center for Health Research (NCHR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on research that can improve the health of adults and children. We are a voice you can trust, providing in...
https://www.center4research.org/
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The government shutdown is over, and the FDA workforce is back. But as the agency returns to business, experts are raising red flags about a proposed "plausible mechanism pathway" for approvals.
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What the shutdown’s end means for FDA - National Center for Health Research
Politico, November 14, 2025: Politico quotes experts’ questions regarding FDA Commissioner Makary’s plausible mechanism pathway described in NEJM. NCHR Diana Zuckerman doubts insurance would pay for s...
https://www.center4research.org/politico-plausible-mechanism-pathway-nejm/
about 5 hours ago
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Is coffee good for your heart? New research in JAMA adds to the growing evidence that it is! Patients with Atrial Fibrillation who drank at least a cup a day had a 39% lower risk of recurrence of A-Fib events compared to those who didn't drink any caffeine.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206802/
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Caffeinated Coffee Consumption or Abstinence to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation: The DECAF Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05121519.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206802/
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That heart monitor belt strapped on almost every woman during labor? Some experts call it the "worst test in medicine". It scares doctors into performing unnecessary C-sections when the baby is actually fine.
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The ‘Worst Test in Medicine’ is Driving America’s High C-Section Rate
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/health/electronic-fetal-monitoring-c-sections.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0k8.JVY0.B8XBqIu6gxxg&smid=em-share
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A new study reveals a tragic U.S. trend: deaths of young adults (ages 18-64) rose 27% from 2012-2022. The crisis is not evenly distributed. For Black adults, the death rate was 427 per 100,000, compared to 316 for White adults.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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More people are dying before they turn 65. Who it affects, and what it means.
A new study reveals an increase in premature deaths among 18-to-64-year-olds, with Black adults and certain states disproportionately affected.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/11/07/premature-deaths-before-65-rising
3 days ago
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FDA Commissioner Makary calls removing the menopause hormone warnings "life-changing, life-saving" and the "best way" to improve women's health. But NCHR's Dr. Diana Zuckerman said this "sounds like a PR statement, not a scientific one."
www.center4research.org/politico-fda...
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Politico Prescription Plus: FDA Removes Black Box HRT Warning - National Center for Health Research
Politico, November 11, 2025: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announces that FDA seeks eliminating most black box warnings from hormone therapy for menopause and accuses “dogma” that scared women. NCHR D...
https://www.center4research.org/politico-fda-remove-black-box-hrt/
4 days ago
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The FDA announcement to remove the black box warnings on menopause hormones is making international news. Experts said the announcement is "embarrassing" and "ahead of any consensus." Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman said this is "not how regulation should happen" and that real risks remain.
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AFP: US to remove warnings from menopause hormone therapy - Stop Cancer Fund
AFP says FDA to delete boxed warnings for menopausal hormone therapy. Diana Zuckerman says warnings needed updating but risks are real and benefits are limited.
https://stopcancerfund.org/in-the-news/afp-fda-removes-hormone-warning-menopause
4 days ago
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Experts warn FDA’s decision to remove the black box warning from menopause hormone “sidestepped its usual public process." NCHR's Dr. Zuckerman said that Commissioner Makary is "undermining the FDA’s credibility."
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The FDA removes long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs - Stop Cancer Fund
AP explains FDA to delete boxed warnings for menopausal hormone therapy. Diana Zuckerman says FDA lost credibility changing warnings without scientific review.
https://stopcancerfund.org/in-the-news/were-in-the-news/ap-fda-removes-hormone-warning-menopause
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Why did FDA say let's remove the black box warning on menopause hormones? As NCHR's Dr. Zuckerman said, this panel had major conflicts: "virtually all its members would benefit financially from the black box warning being eliminated."
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Inside Health Policy: FDA To Proceed With ‘Expert Panels’ Amid HRT Conflict Concerns - National Center for Health Research
Inside Health Policy, November 10, 2025: Inside Health Policy describes controversy about FDA “Expert Panels” and quotes NCHR Diana Zuckerman on why these panels have conflicts of interest and elimina...
https://www.center4research.org/inside-health-policy-expert-panels-coi-hrt/
5 days ago
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HHS is removing the black box warning on menopause hormones, calling them "life-changing." But experts, including NCHR's Dr. Diana Zuckerman, tell
@gohealio.bsky.social
the benefits are being exaggerated.
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HHS revises hormone therapy black box warning for menopause treatment
The HHS has announced changes to estrogen hormone therapy black box labeling for menopause treatment in a move that they said corrects misleading warnings.HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a...
https://www.healio.com/news/womens-health-ob-gyn/20251110/hhs-revises-hormone-therapy-black-box-warning-for-menopause-treatment
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The FDA made several outrageous claims about hormone therapy that need to be corrected ASAP. The facts are that hormone therapy has serious cancer risks for many women and few benefits.
#CancerRisk
#HormoneTherapyRisks
#FDA
#PatientSafety
#InformedConsent
#WomensHealthAdvocacy
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NCHR Comments on Risks and Benefits of Menopause Hormone Therapy - National Center for Health Research
In response to a request for public comments, NCHR tells FDA that hormones for menopause have cancer risks and benefits, depending on when women take them and what type of hormones. Menopausal Hormone...
https://www.center4research.org/nchr-fda-comment-hormones-for,-menopause/
6 days ago
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A New York Times investigation found indoor gun ranges pose an overlooked hazard: The enclosed booths can double or triple the blast's effects on the brain. Tests showed some large-caliber rifles exceed the military's safety limit for a single shot.
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Target Shooting Could Be Causing Brain Injuries. We Measured the Danger.
The Times tested the blast waves of several popular civilian guns at an indoor range and found that repeated firing could add up to potentially harmful exposure.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/03/us/gun-ranges-brain-injuries.html
7 days ago
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@NYTimes explains the debate regarding the FDA's decision to remove the black box warnings on hormones for menopause. Despite Dr. Makary's claim, hormones are not a major improvement in women's health since they can cause cancer and stroke.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/h...
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F.D.A. Will Remove Black Box Warnings From Hormone Treatments for Menopause
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/health/fda-hormone-replacement-menopause.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0E8.ViOp.N9Pcy7XLLga3&smid=em-share
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A rare disease researcher says that Pharma's "patient advocacy" tends to be more show than substance. Millions are spent on "glossy campaigns" that do little to help patients.
#BigPharma
#PatientAdvocacy
#HealthcareEthics
#Healthcare
#STAT
www.statnews.com/2025/11/03/b...
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The big flaw in Big Pharma's 'patient advocacy'
When Big Pharma ties its corporate social responsibility initiatives to patients' needs, too often it veers into theater.
https://www.statnews.com/2025/11/03/big-pharma-patient-advocacy-corporate-responsibility-prader-willi-rare-disease/
7 days ago
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A recall has been issued for over 140,000 bottles of the generic version of Lipitor, atorvastatin calcium. It was made by Alkem Laboratories and distributed by Ascend Laboratories. It doesn't dissolve correctly, so the FDA warns it might not work well.
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https://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/clinical/pharmaceutics/new-drug-recall-includes-more-140k-bottles-popular-statin’
10 days ago
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A new study finds 97% of U.S. public schools have a cell phone policy, but rules vary widely. Over 81% of elementary schools ban use during the school day, compared to only 23% of high schools.
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Cell Phone Bans in a National Sample of US Public School Principals
This cross-sectional study reports the national prevalence of public-school cell phone bans and how they vary by school characteristics.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2839494
11 days ago
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A new study of US veterans found steroid injections for knee arthritis were no more effective than lidocaine. Neither treatment resulted in clinically meaningful improvement Researchers concluded there is "no evidence that corticosteroids are effective in this real-world population."
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Steroid Shots for Knee Pain: Another Study Says They're Just Placebo
And not even a very effective one
https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/acr/118209
12 days ago
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A Guardian investigation finds "Big Soda" is fighting RFK Jr's "MAHA” health movement, using
#MAGA
$$$ to fight
#MAHA
priorities. With GOP-tied pollsters & "anti-woke" influencers, they're working to stop new MAHA-inspired rules against food dyes in schools & soda purchases with SNAP benefits.
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Inside the Republican network behind big soda’s bid to pit Maga against Maha
A Guardian investigation finds the US soda and snack-food industries, threatened by RFK Jr’s movement to change Americans’ eating habits, have turned to a group of well-connected strategists, shadowy ...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/19/inside-the-republican-network-behind-big-sodas-bid-to-pit-maga-against-maha
12 days ago
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New VA policy ends presumptive coverage for male breast cancer, which toxic exposures like Agent Orange can cause. ProPublica reports that newly diagnosed veterans must now prove military service caused breast cancer to get care, due to a misunderstanding about why men can develop breast cancer.
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Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
https://www.propublica.org/article/veterans-affairs-male-breast-cancer-coverage-trump-executive-order
13 days ago
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🚨This is an updated health alert!🚨 The FDA has again expanded its recall of ground cinnamon, now totaling 16 brands, due to elevated lead levels. Consumers should check the list of brands and check their pantries, and immediately stop using recalled cinnamon.
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Safety Alert
The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy the ground cinnamon products because samples of products listed in the table were found to contain elevated levels of lead.
https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/more-ground-cinnamon-products-added-fda-public-health-alert-due-presence-elevated-levels-lead
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A new NYT report shows vaccine skepticism is spreading to veterinary medicine. Over 1 in 5 pet owners now question vaccines, with false claims about “pawtism” gaining traction. Pets can't develop autism but these claims could lead to outbreaks for pets and people.
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Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/science/vaccines-pets-dogs-cats.html
14 days ago
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A new study finds that message-based psychotherapy using texts, emails, and calls is as effective as a weekly video session for depression. Patients did just as well, and fewer dropped out.
#MentalHealth
#Therapy
#DigitalHealth
#OnlineTherapy
#Telehealth
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41165707/
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Message-Based vs Video-Based Psychotherapy for Depression: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04513080.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41165707/
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A new study finds that one long walk is better for your heart than many short walks. Researchers say walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal for a heart workout. This benefit was seen even in less active adults who walk fewer than 8,000 steps a day.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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One long walk beats short strolls for a healthy heart, study says
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0gw6p8dllo
17 days ago
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Experts tell Inside Health Policy why they are concerned about FDA’s new “Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher” program and its fast-track approval standards. NCHR’s Dr. Diana Zuckerman and
#MAHA
experts agree that speeding reviews could allow unsafe or ineffective drugs on the market.
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Some MAHA Supporters Say CNPV Could Lower FDA Standards - National Center for Health Research
October 23, 2025: Inside Health Policy quotes a MAHA meeting that criticized industry influence over FDA, the impact of user fees, the inappropriate reliance on surrogate endpoints for cancer screenin...
https://www.center4research.org/inside-health-policy-maha-fda-standards/
17 days ago
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Feeling stressed? Experts have evidence that you can "reframe" your reaction to painful experiences. This involves shifting your perspective in 2 ways: you can reinterpret the stress by finding a silver lining, or you can distance yourself by asking, "Will this matter in 10 years?"
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2 things you can do to make experiences less painful, according to experts
Cognitive reappraisal or reframing is a powerful emotional regulation strategy, research shows.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/10/23/reframing-negative-experiences-failures-success/
18 days ago
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A new report finds an alarming rise in cancer among young people in the Corn Belt. It raises urgent questions about whether exposure to agricultural chemicals, like pesticides and herbicides, is causing this increase in cancer.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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The mysterious rise of cancer among young adults in the Corn Belt
Communities across the Corn Belt are confronting a rise in cancers among young adults — and few clear explanations.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/10/27/young-cancer-iowa/
18 days ago
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A new study shows an unexpected benefit of COVID vaccines for cancer patients. Researchers found that advanced lung and skin cancer patients who received a COVID mRNA vaccine while also getting immunotherapy lived nearly twice as long as those who only got immunotherapy.
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Study finds mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged life of cancer patients
A study found that covid-19 vaccines appeared to awaken the immune system in lung and skin cancer patients, helping them live longer than those not vaccinated.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/10/23/vaccine-cancer-covid-19-mrna/
19 days ago
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Politico reports the FDA may soon revise black box warnings on hormone treatments for menopause. Dr. Diana Zuckerman says the warnings need nuance since risks differ for pills and creams, and by women’s age and health.
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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FDA ‘serious’ about hormone therapy changes
The FDA could announce as soon as this week a change to the black box warning on estrogen products used to treat menopause symptoms.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/prescription-pulse/2025/10/28/fda-serious-about-hormone-therapy-changes-00623982
19 days ago
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National Center for Health Research
Rubber playground surfaces (also called PIP) for young children can cause cancer, obesity, learning problems, and cancer. An op-ed by our President Dr. Diana Zuckerman, explains they contain lead, PFAS & other hormone-disrupting chemicals.
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Are Playgrounds in Your Community Safe?
<p>Many communities are renovating playgrounds using materials that were never proven safe for children’s long-term use. As a scientist and a grandparent, I’m very concerned that young children are be...
https://www.thewellnews.com/opinions/are-playgrounds-in-your-community-safe/
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Rubber playground surfaces (also called PIP) for young children can cause cancer, obesity, learning problems, and cancer. An op-ed by our President Dr. Diana Zuckerman, explains they contain lead, PFAS & other hormone-disrupting chemicals.
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Are Playgrounds in Your Community Safe?
<p>Many communities are renovating playgrounds using materials that were never proven safe for children’s long-term use. As a scientist and a grandparent, I’m very concerned that young children are be...
https://www.thewellnews.com/opinions/are-playgrounds-in-your-community-safe/
20 days ago
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22 million Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of the year. These subsidies are at the heart of the political standoff that shuttered the federal government on October 1. Will the Senate compromise to restore the credits?
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Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?
Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/14/obamacare-aca-health-insurance-prices/
20 days ago
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NBC News reports Measles outbreak in AZ/UT (123 cases) is now spreading to populated tourist destinations in the area. This is the nation's 2nd largest measles outbreak this year, after Texas.
#Measles
#MeaslesOutbreak
#Vaccines
#VaccinesWork
#PublicPolicy
#PublicHealth
#VaccinesWork
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Measles spreading beyond the center of the Utah-Arizona outbreak
Cases are now popping up in more touristy areas of Utah, according to a health official.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-spreading-utah-arizona-outbreak-vaccines-rcna238757
20 days ago
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An expensive treatment that is not proven to work? We should all be concerned about microplastics, but we have doubts about the new "detox" industry that is marketing solutions ranging from supplements to $10,000 blood filtration.
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As new treatments for microplastics emerge, here’s the evidence on how well they work
Entrepreneurs aim to remove microplastics from the body, but the cost can be steep and the clinical benefit remains uncertain.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/10/18/microplastics-plasma-detox-wellness-apheresis/
24 days ago
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New drug prices are skyrocketing. A new report from ICER says the real prices for new medicines (even after discounts) jumped 51% in just two years, far faster than inflation. Most first-time prescriptions for new drugs are rejected by insurance, which reflects doubts about benefits.
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New Institute for Clinical and Economic Review Report Shows Significant Jump in Launch Prices, Exceeding Inflation and GDP Growth - ICER
Nearly $1.5 billion could have been saved in one year alone if prices matched ICER value estimates; Patient access often hindered by delayed insurance coverage policies
https://icer.org/pressreleases/new-institute-for-clinical-and-economic-review-report-shows-significant-jump-in-launch-prices-exceeding-inflation-and-gdp-growth/
24 days ago
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Phasing out petroleum-based synthetic dyes seems like a great idea, but natural isn't always safer. Natural dyes can contain pesticides, solvents, & pollution, but they are currently self-certified.
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https://time.com/7316175/natural-food-dyes-health-fda/
25 days ago
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Is the NFL safer than high school football? A new TIME
@time.com
report suggests yes. The NFL has made major changes to reduce head injuries & concussions are down 17%. But youth, high school & NCAA
@ncaa.bsky.social
leagues are lagging far behind, showing a "dramatic failure of leadership."
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Is the NFL Safer Than High School Football?
The NFL has taken steps to prevent head injuries in players. Other leagues have not.
https://time.com/7326264/is-nfl-safer-than-high-school-football/
25 days ago
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Recent headlines are touting an "84% discount" on IVF drugs. This discount could "save patients up to $2,200 per cycle." This is helpful, but it's a fraction of the "total cost of treatment," which the same article says "can total between $15,000 and $30,000 for one round."
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https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/merck-kgaa-emd-serono-strikes-mfn-deal-trumps-fertility-treatment-pricing-push
26 days ago
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The goal of improving student focus at school is valid, and phone bans are a popular solution. Research suggests that in-school bans may not reduce a student's total daily screen time if usage simply "rebounds" at home. But it can help kids learn more in school.
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School bans alone not enough to tackle negative impacts of phone and social media use - University of Birmingham
First study of its kind finds that restrictive school policies don’t lead to lower phone and social media use overall, nor better outcomes among students.
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/school-bans-alone-not-enough-to-tackle-negative-impacts-of-phone-and-social-media-use
26 days ago
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Unwanted robocalls have jumped 20% in last year, hitting a six-year high. Worrying if an incoming call is from a doctor, an important caller, or a scammer creates real stress and anxiety in our daily lives. These scams are used to steal IDs or $$, and the average loss = $3,690.
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Ringing in Our Fears 2025: Robocalls hit 6-year high
Spam robocalls increase by 20% in one year as fewer phone companies protect us; FCC shuts down 1,400 violators this year, but new threats emerge from AI deepfakes, SIM swapping
https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/ringing-in-our-fears-2025-robocalls-hit-6-year-high/
28 days ago
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#ProteinPowders
have lots of problems, not just
#lead
. Our updated
#article
shows that
#experts
have known about unsafe
#contamination
and unsafe
#doses
for years. Look at our article if you or someone you know takes protein powder.
www.center4research.org/protein-powd...
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Protein Powders May Be Doing More Harm than Good - National Center for Health Research
Protein powders often contain hidden ingredients and dangerous contaminants. Here's what you need to know about the risks.
https://www.center4research.org/protein-powders-more-harm-than-good/
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A new Consumer Reports
#study
found that most
#popular
protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead in each serving. Unfortunately, that adds up! Lead is
#toxic
and builds up in the body over time, increasing risks for
#brain
,
#kidney
, and
#reproductive
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Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/
about 1 month ago
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Should we keep changing our clocks 2x/year? According to a new Stanford study, the answer is no. Keeping either daylight saving time or standard time is better than switching twice a year. But the new study suggests that standard time is somewhat better.
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Could Ditching Daylight Saving Time Improve America’s Health?
It’s a debate that resurfaces twice a year: should America keep changing the clocks, or choose one time system for good?A new study out of Stanford University f
https://www.healthday.com/healthday-tv/general-health/ditching-daylight-saving-time-could-improve-americas-health-new-study-suggests
about 1 month ago
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Your health habits in your 20s & 30s matter. New research shows that choices you make as young adults have a dramatic impact on your chances of a heart attack & stroke later in life.
#HeartHealth
#Prevention
#Stroke
#HeartAttack
#HealthyLiving
#Health
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
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Health Habits In 20s, 30s Can Have Dramatic Effect On Later Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The healthy habits people adopt and stick with in their 20s and 30s have a massive and direct impact on their risk of
https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cardiovascular-diseases/health-habits-in-20s-30s-can-have-dramatic-effect-on-later-heart-attack-stroke-risk
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A new study finds deaths from accidents linked to drug use are up nearly 60% in 5 years. The presence of drugs in a patient's system can make it much more difficult for doctors to treat traumatic injuries effectively.
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Deaths From Accidents Related To Drug Use Rose 60% In Five Years
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More people are dying from accidents that occur while they’re using drugs, a new study says.The death rate from unint
https://www.healthday.com/health-news/first-aid-and-emergencies/deaths-from-accidents-related-to-drug-use-rose-60-in-five-years?access-token=d26eeb79-028c-4797-9061-375e71549b84-1759954432335
about 1 month ago
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Did you know that most people don't take Wegovy long enough to have any real benefits? A study found that most stop taking it within a year and also gain their weight back.
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Everything You Need To Know About The New Weight Loss Drugs - National Center for Health Research
Several popular new GLP-1 drugs, including Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Zepbound, help lose weight but do they improve health? In addition to unpleasant gastro-intestinal side effects, they can cause serious health problems such as stomach paralysis (gastroparesis), which can cause problems with anesthesia. They may cause thyroid cancer. Most information about the benefits of these drugs is from press releases, but FDA is now investigating some unexpected possible side effects, including substantial hair loss and suicidal thoughts.
https://www.center4research.org/wegovy-ozempic-weight-loss-drugs/\
about 1 month ago
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The mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School was a tragedy, and Alex Jones told his enormous audience it was a hoax. SCOTUS refused to reverse the $1.4 billion jury verdict against him. His lies caused years of harassment and suffering for the victims' families.
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Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’s bid to set aside $1.4 billion verdict
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by Infowars founder Alex Jones to set aside the $1.4 billion jury verdict against him for defaming families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary mass killing.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/14/supreme-court-alex-jones-appeal/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alert
about 1 month ago
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We say new
#ColonCancer
screening test,
#ColoSense
, may not be accurate enough to justify automatic
#Medicare
coverage. ColoSense was not studied on typical
#patients
, so the
#results
could make the
#screening
test seem more accurate than it is.
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NCHR Comments on Coverage of Colorectal Cancer Non-Invasive Biomarker Screening Tests - National Center for Health Research
NCHR public comment tells CMS that the ColoSense multi-target mRNA stool-based colorectal cancer screening test needs better evidence to qualify for Medicare NCD coverage. The study sample included 3x...
https://www.center4research.org/comment-cms-coverage-colorectal-cancer-screening/
about 1 month ago
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On Friday, President
#Trump
proudly announced firing 1000's of
#health
staff, including the entire staff of the CDC's Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Over the weekend, though, it was announced it was an error to fire our nation's alarm system for
#diseases
and
#deaths
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Mass Firings And Rehiring At CDC Create Chaos, Fear
More than 1,000 CDC staffers were fired on Friday and half were rehired Saturday, creating chaos and confusion. Experts share their hypotheses as to what is going on.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2025/10/13/mass-firings-and-rehiring-at-cdc-create-chaos-fear/
about 1 month ago
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Because of the government
#shutdown
,
#Medicare
has stopped payments for virtual
#doctor
visits. Why can't Congress include healthcare in the
#CR
? Your
#health
should not be part of a political fight.
#GovernmentShutdown
#Telehealth
#Healthcare
#Congress
#Politics
www.advisory.com/daily-briefi...
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The providers hit hardest by the government shutdown
Following the government shutdown that began last week, many financially strapped providers, including those in rural and underserved areas, are feeling pressure from funding lapses and uncertainty over how long the shutdown will continue.
https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2025/10/09/government-shutdown?utm_sfgocampaignid=701VV00000WqTI2YAN&utm_campaign=2352&utm_assetid=5841&utm_source=db&utm_medium=EM&utm_content=url_link&utm_term=x&x_id=&mkt_id=23023&mkt_tok=MTUwLUhFSy0wMjQAAAGdaKGTSa-Mr6Q0GbY57ykJEWRV7kqhVD4iG6H65ufAvXYAx1jSPMv71awjI03Z6L3pAn074FyLNh97hnC5q_-yVanRJvjNOjroNKmSVWs
about 1 month ago
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"Product safety is a bipartisan issue." It doesn't matter who you vote for; an unsafe product can harm any child. Consumer Product Safety Commission is bipartisan to make it independent, so it can protect our kids, our families, and our homes.
#CPSC
#ConsumerSafety
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuHR...
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Setback for push to get more transparency in warning public about dangerous products
YouTube video by Spotlight on America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuHR5mh_STo
about 1 month ago
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#Sora
is a viral
#AI
app that allows you to upload your face for friends to use in AI-generated
#videos
. However, without proper
#regulation
and
#consent
guidelines,
#experts
warn this creates significant risks of
#bullying
and harassment
#online
.
#DeepFake
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Column | Friends took my face with the viral Sora app. I laughed. Then I got scared.
Lost in the wave of LOLs over OpenAI’s new Sora app is what it actually feels like to lose control of your own face.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/10/07/sora-cameo-deepfake-consent/
about 1 month ago
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