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Health authorities launch crackdown on illegal peptides, amid surge in use

TGA cracks down on unregulated peptides, says increased imports are posing a risk to consumer safety Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 5:00pm In short: The Therapeutic Goods Administration has named unapproved peptides as a new priority focus area.

ABC Australia 59m ago

'A disease anywhere can be a disease everywhere tomorrow morning': Public health expert on Ebola and the threat of future outbreaks

'A disease anywhere can be a disease everywhere tomorrow morning': Public health expert on Ebola and the threat of future outbreaks Live Science spoke with Dr. Ali S. Khan, an epidemiologist and former assistant surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service, about the ongoing Ebola epidemic and the U.S.'s preparedness for future outbreaks. A deadly Ebola disease epidemic is rapidly unfolding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. In May, the World Health Organization...

Live Science 1d ago

Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Veterans with cancer face a higher risk of suicide attempts, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).The risk is especially prevalent in the months following diagnosis and can persist for years, states the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology. The researchers analyzed Veterans...

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Top neurologists say they were snubbed in review of controversial weed killer

As deadline looms on paraquat decision, Parkinson's disease experts warn watchdog Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 4:46am In short: Leading neurologists say Australia's chemical regulator did not engage with expert submissions raising concerns about paraquat's links to Parkinson's disease. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) maintains that health and safety are its central consideration. The APVMA's review of paraquat has been underway since 1997 and a final decision is...

ABC Australia 2d ago

Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally

Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally - Date: - June 6, 2026 - Source: - Shenyang Agricultural University - Summary: - Scientists warn that free-living amoebae may be an underappreciated public health threat, capable of causing deadly infections and shielding other dangerous microbes from water treatment. Climate change and aging infrastructure could help these resilient organisms spread more widely in the years ahead. - Share: Environmental and public health...

Science Daily 3d ago

Remote work is taking its toll on the mental health of American workers, researchers find

June 5, 2026 report Remote work is taking its toll on the mental health of American workers, researchers find Paul Arnold Author Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Working from home comes with some major pluses. It's more flexible, there's no more pesky commute, work-life balance improves, and you can even stay in your pajamas all day if you want. But according to a major study of more than 580,000 American workers published in Science, remote work is taking its toll on...

Phys.org 4d ago

Locked-in food system slows Europe's green shift, article warns

Locked-in food system slows Europe's green shift, article warns Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Europe's agrifood system is under severe pressure. Climate change is causing droughts and floods, and agriculture is putting pressure on nature, the climate and the environment. Diet-related lifestyle diseases are placing a growing burden on health care systems.

Phys.org 7d ago

Commentary: Healthpoint rewards for blood donations are a right step forward

Commentary: Healthpoint rewards for blood donations are a right step forward Properly regulated incentives can address Singapore’s blood shortage without compromising the safety of donors or recipients, says Julian Savulescu of Centre for Biomedical Ethics. SINGAPORE: When it comes to blood donations, Singapore has long relied on the generosity of strangers. Since 1946, blood for transfusion has been collected from voluntary, non-remunerated donors – a model endorsed by the World Health...

Channel News Asia 1d ago

Changing topic bias in biomedical science maps by linking documents through alternative data sources: policy documents, patents, authors, Facebook, and Twitter

arXiv:2412.07550v4 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Traditional science maps visualize topics by clustering documents within a network, but they are inherently biased toward clustering certain topics over others. If these topics could be chosen, then the science maps could be tailored for different needs. In this paper, we explore the extent to which the topic bias of a science map can be changed by choosing different data sources to build the document network.

arXiv CS 1d ago

Not just checking a box: How Buddhist teachings inspire these two men to give blood regularly

Not just checking a box: How Buddhist teachings inspire these two men to give blood regularly For two Buddhists, donating blood is a way to live out the values of kindness, compassion and generosity. SINGAPORE: For many Buddhists, Vesak Day is marked with prayers and temple visits. For two devotees, it also takes on a more physical form: rolling up their sleeves to donate blood.

Channel News Asia 10d ago