Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The agreement, announced July 28, 2026, becomes final only if 95 percent of claimants in state and federal courts accept the terms. While this settles the U.S. litigation, … Read more
Peri Park playground in Fairfax, California, closed temporarily due to a significant flea infestation, forcing public works officials to balance public health concerns with strict local pesticide bans, according to a town notice issued Friday. Fairfax Public Works Evaluates Pesticide-Free Treatment Options The closure leaves town officials scrambling to eliminate the pests without violating Fairfax’s … Read more
According to a clinical study published in Obesity Pillars, participants taking the dietary supplement Calocurb lost an average of 8.3 pounds over 24 weeks while maintaining lean muscle mass. The findings arrive as consumers and researchers increasingly scrutinize popular GLP-1 weight loss treatments for causing significant reductions in lean muscle alongside fat loss. Understanding Calocurb … Read more
Endometriosis, a reproductive condition affecting roughly 1 in 10 women worldwide, can now be detected through a non-invasive saliva test called Endotest, following approval from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK. According to Yale Medicine, women face an average wait of 11 years between their first symptoms and a … Read more
When is the best time to take creatine for maximum muscle growth and strength gains, and does supplement timing actually matter for athletes and lifters? According to sports dietitians, while research points to taking the supplement either immediately before or after a workout, exact timing shows mixed findings, meaning consistency and lifestyle fit remain the … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed a grim epidemiological threshold as confirmed Ebola cases in the country surpassed 3,000, according to official figures released on Saturday by DRC health authorities. The ongoing viral outbreak has spread across five provinces—Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo—driving an urgent response as researchers race to deploy … Read more
Global life expectancy climbed to 73.8 years in 2023, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. However, the data reveals that humans are spending a growing portion of that extended lifespan dealing with chronic illness, … Read more
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,309, marking a 40 percent increase over a five-day period, according to government figures. Released on Saturday, official data shows confirmed cases and deaths climbed to 2,973 by Thursday, representing a 27 percent rise from the previous week and … Read more
Kyle Richards is celebrating four years of being alcohol-free, reflecting on a lifestyle shift that brought an unexpected sense of calm during turbulent times, according to a social media post shared by the television personality. The milestone marks a significant personal chapter for the reality star, who first decided to give up drinking in 2022 … Read more
Calocurb, a New Zealand-based company, has announced findings from a new clinical study published in the US medical journal Obesity Pillars. According to the brand, the research demonstrates that its 100% natural GLP-1 activator effectively promotes weight loss while preserving muscle mass during six months of consistent use paired with a healthy diet and exercise. … Read more