The latest trial over claims that the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer ended with a hung jury on Wednesday, as jurors in Chicago were unable to agree on
September 18, 2024A team of researchers at the University of Helsinki has uncovered a link between wealth and an increased genetic risk of developing breast cancer, prostate cancer, and certain other cancers when compared to those from underprivileged backgrounds. The extensive study delved into the connection between socioeconomic factors and disease risks by meticulously analyzing data gathered from a about 280,000 Finnish individuals aged 35 to 80. The research findings revealed a stark contrast: while affluent individuals exhibited a heightened genetic predisposition to cancers such as breast and prostate, those facing financial hardship were found to be more genetically susceptible to conditions
September 18, 2024Instagram has taken a major step towards addressing teen safety concerns with the introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts on September 17, 2024. This new feature is designed to automatically place teens in safer online environments and provide parents with greater peace of mind about their children’s Instagram experiences. Teen Accounts come with a suite of built-in protections, including private accounts by default, stricter messaging settings, and enhanced content filtering to limit exposure to potentially harmful material. The launch of Teen Accounts represents a significant shift in how the platform approaches youth safety, responding to longstanding concerns about the risks teens
February 16, 2024A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding school of public health
September 18, 2024U.S. telehealth company Hims & Hers Health on Wednesday said it will sell compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to patients in
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