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Three large Chinese vape companies are researching nicotine-like chemicals as potential nicotine substitutes in vapes. Regulators have warned that some chemicals may be more potent and addictive than nicotine itself, and more studies are needed to understand health impacts.

Eli Lilly gains approval for their Alzheimer’s drug donanemab (Kisunla) in Japan, offering another treatment targeting amyloid plaques like Eisai’s Leqembi as the ageing population drives a rise in dementia cases.

Health Rounds: A study in mice suggested transplanting eggs from older ovaries into younger tissue could rejuvenate them and improve IVF outcomes. Researchers found a gene variant that protects some babies from jaundice by better processing bilirubin. A trial demonstrated Exelixis’ Cabometyx extended progression-free survival for patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours resistant to other treatments.

Despite global campaigns to wipe out polio, this deadly virus is still making a comeback in some parts of the…

When a Child Constantly Says They’re Hungry, Parents May Worry.  Hearing your child constantly say they’re hungry can be perplexing…

GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular for weight loss and blood glucose control, can lead to significant nutrient deficiencies.  Understanding these nutrient…

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