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Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a temperature-responsive gel designed to help chemotherapy patients retain their hair during treatment. The gel, which functions similarly to shampoo in application, was tested in preclinical studies and significantly reduced hair loss by restricting blood flow to the scalp, thereby limiting exposure of hair follicles to chemotherapy drugs. The findings were published this week in Biomaterials Advances, detailing how the gel delivers vasoconstrictor agents, including lidocaine and adrenalone, directly to the scalp. These compounds temporarily narrow blood vessels in the skin, reducing the amount of circulating chemotherapy agents that reach the hair follicles.…

Viva Raw has recalled raw dog and cat food products in the US after tests revealed salmonella and listeria contamination, according to the FDA.

Inadequate hydration may significantly increase cortisol levels during stress, according to new research linking water intake to biological stress response.

Uninsured Americans can now access Ozempic for $499 monthly as Novo Nordisk rolls out a direct-to-consumer model through telehealth providers.

New blood pressure guidelines from US experts recommend early treatment starting at 130/80 and now advise zero alcohol to reduce cardiovascular and brain risks.

Florida officials are investigating a raw milk outbreak that sickened 21 people, including children, with E. coli and Campylobacter infections across the state.

The FDA escalated Bunge North America’s butter recall to Class II after undeclared milk allergens were found in 64,800 pounds of mislabeled butter.

A University of Pittsburgh study shows artificial sweetener sucralose may reduce immunotherapy effectiveness by altering gut bacteria and T cell activity.

Lenacapavir, a new HIV PrEP injection approved for EU use, shows 99.9% efficacy in global trials, offering the longest protection yet for at-risk groups.

Exposure to persistent PFAS chemicals is now linked to a significant rise in type 2 diabetes, raising concerns over everyday environmental health risks.