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FDA panel considers easing peptide restrictions
An FDA advisory committee has voted to recommend easing restrictions on several peptide therapies, following a two-day meeting in which panel members, FDA scientists and industry figures debated the evidence behind substances currently sold online, often labelled “for research use only”. Of seven peptides reviewed, six were recommended for reclassification, which would allow specialised US…
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The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program
The Trump administration has eliminated SNAP-Ed, a $536 million-a-year nutrition education programme, even as it promotes its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda aimed at reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods. The programme was scrapped when President Trump signed the Republican tax and spending bill HR 1 into law, ending federal support for cooking classes, farmers’ markets…
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William Shatner, 95, reveals he and his daughter recently beat cancer
Star Trek actor William Shatner, 95, has revealed that he and his daughter both recently overcame cancer, sharing the news publicly after keeping it private during treatment. The disclosure has drawn attention given Shatner’s age and his enduring public profile, with fans and media noting the resilience of both father and daughter in facing serious…
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I have 100% chance of getting cancer: Tracy has a terrifying gene mutation which switches off the body’s defences against ALL cancers – and has already lost half her family to it
Tracy Hutchinson, from a family originally of Hounslow, west London who emigrated to New Zealand, has learned she carries Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare mutation of the TP53 gene that leaves her with a 100% lifetime chance of developing cancer. The tumour-suppressing gene, which normally helps control cell growth and division, is faulty in Tracy’s case,…
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Teenage girl and woman in her 40s die after several people get into difficulty off Essex beach
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after a group of people got into difficulty in the water off a beach in Essex, with a third person now fighting for life in hospital. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of swimming or entering open water along the UK coastline, particularly during…
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Burnham defends hospitality rate cuts amid warnings of tax rises under new PM
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has defended cuts to business rates for the hospitality sector, arguing the move supports pubs, restaurants and bars that have struggled with rising costs. His comments come amid separate warnings that a future prime minister could be forced to raise taxes to plug gaps in the public finances,…
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Accidental Mosquito Repellent Release Forces Partial Emergency Department Closure at Adelaide Hospital
A chemical incident at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide’s emergency department on Thursday afternoon resulted when mosquito repellent was accidentally activated. The incident affected 11 staff members who experienced
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Hazardous chemical leak at major Australian hospital sparks emergency response with 11 staff unwell
A hazardous chemical incident at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide left 11 staff members unwell after a mosquito repellent was accidentally set off in the emergency department, prompting hospital officials to close a dozen emergency beds and call in specialist fire crews. The closure of these beds, which make up around a fifth of the…
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Hazmat incident sparks emergency response at Flinders Medical Centre
Emergency services were called to Flinders Medical Centre in Bedford Park, South Australia, after a hazmat incident on Thursday afternoon. The Metropolitan Fire Service attended the hospital following reports of a chemical smell in the emergency department, prompting an urgent response at the site. The call-out was made at 2.30pm on Thursday, with crews sent…
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Albo under pressure to take tougher stance against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians – as Labor MP makes move against PM
Labor MP Ed Husic is pushing for the party to adopt a tougher public stance on Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, seeking to amend the national platform ahead of a key vote at Labor’s national conference in Adelaide on Saturday. The move sets up a direct challenge to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s current approach, with the…