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Genetic Study Launched Amid Pancreatic Concerns Over Weight Loss Medications

SMGN Publishing July 1, 2025

New Study to Explore Genetic Risks Behind Pancreatic Reactions to Weight Loss Injections British health authorities have launched an investigation into reports of pancreatic complications associated with weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The research, led by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in collaboration

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Urges Removal of Trace Thimerosal—Despite Decades of Safety Data

SMGN Publishing June 27, 2025

Advisory Panel Under New Leadership Under the direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met this week at CDC headquarters in Atlanta. Once a 17-member panel, ACIP has been replaced by a smaller, ideologically driven group of seven—several of whom have previously

Why “Nimbus” COVID Subvariant Is Spreading Fast and What to Know Now

SMGN Publishing June 26, 2025

A New Omicron Subvariant on the Rise NB.1.8.1, colloquially known as Nimbus, is an emerging sublineage of the dominant Omicron variant of SARS‑CoV‑2. First detected in Asia, Nimbus is now circulating in Europe and North America—raising concerns about a possible summer surge in Europe. Scientists note that although Nimbus is

Childhood Vaccines Saved Millions, But Progress at Risk

SMGN Publishing June 25, 2025

A Milestone in Global Health Comes with Fresh Warnings More than 150 million childhood deaths have been prevented thanks to childhood vaccinations, according to a comprehensive global study. Since the launch of the World Health Organization’s Essential Programme on Immunization over five decades ago, more than 4.4 billion individuals have

The Rise of Self-Managed Abortion in a Post-Roe America

SMGN Publishing June 24, 2025

A shift in how abortions happen Three years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of women in the United States are managing their own abortions, often without stepping into a clinic. This shift is driven by expanding legal restrictions, but also by improved access to abortion

Why Humidity Makes Summer Heat More Dangerous — And How to Stay Safe

SMGN Publishing June 20, 2025

Sticky Air, Serious Risks: Understanding the Humidity Factor As large portions of the United States brace for intense temperatures under a developing heat dome, experts warn that humidity, not just the heat itself, could make conditions far more dangerous. When the air is saturated with moisture, it makes it harder

FDA Approves Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug Amid Access Concerns

SMGN Publishing June 19, 2025

A New Option for HIV Prevention The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved lenacapavir for pre-exposure prevention of HIV, a move seen as a major step in the fight against the virus. Administered twice a year, the drug offers near-complete protection, according to clinical data released last year. The

Digital dependency linked to rising suicide risk in adolescents, report finds

SMGN Publishing June 18, 2025

New study reveals patterns of screen addiction tied to youth mental health decline A recent analysis of adolescent behavior has found a concerning correlation between screen addiction and increased suicidal ideation and behaviors. The research tracked more than 4,000 children from ages 9 to 14, uncovering growing dependence on social

Kraft Heinz to Eliminate Synthetic Dyes Across Entire U.S. Product Line

SMGN Publishing June 17, 2025

Full removal of artificial dyes by 2027Kraft Heinz has announced that it will eliminate all synthetic food dyes from its U.S. products by 2027. The company will also stop launching any new items that contain artificial coloring, effective immediately. In a recent update, the food giant stated that nearly 90%

Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4B in New Opioid Settlement

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2025

A $7.4 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma has received unanimous approval from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The agreement addresses claims tied to the company’s marketing practices of opioid medications, including OxyContin. The proposed plan was filed in federal bankruptcy court in March, following

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Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

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