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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19: A new investigation by Consumer Reports has found that several widely sold protein powders and shakes in the United States contain high levels of lead and other heavy metals, raising concerns over product safety and consumer health. The nonprofit organization tested 23 protein powder and ready-to-drink products between November 2024 and January 2025, covering dairy, beef, and plant-based varieties. The analysis revealed that more than two-thirds of the products exceeded Consumer Reports’ safety threshold of 0.5 micrograms of lead per serving per day, a level consistent with California’s Proposition 65 standard for daily exposure. Plant-based protein powders showed the highest…

SAN FRANCISCO, October 7, 2025: A new study led by researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital, and Stanford University School of Medicine has identified how a molecule produced during exercise can reduce appetite, offering new insight into the biological mechanisms behind weight loss. The research, published in Nature Metabolism, found that a compound known as N-lactoyl-phenylalanine, or Lac-Phe, generated during physical activity, directly impacts neurons in the brain that regulate hunger. The study was conducted using mouse models and built on earlier work by the same team, which had previously…

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Michigan State researchers developed a topical gel that reduces chemotherapy hair loss by constricting scalp blood vessels and limiting drug exposure.

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

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

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.

AOA Dx and Johns Hopkins have created a high-accuracy AI test for early-stage ovarian cancer, aiming to improve survival through earlier detection.

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