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Who should not take magnesium supplements? Know these 5 risks before you reach for this popular 'cure-all' for better sleep & fewer cramps

Magnesium supplement side effects: Magnesium supplements can be beneficial, yet they may present challenges for certain individuals. Those with kidney conditions should be wary of magnesium consumption. Additionally, some medications might not work effectively when combined with magnesium, impacting their absorption. For anyone facing diarrhea or low blood pressure, careful…

The Economic Times

'Dangerous Journalism': Mehdi Hasan Condemns Viral Post Article on Anthony Fauci's Leaked Texts

Mehdi Hasan accuses the New York Post of 'dangerous journalism' for publishing an article on alleged Fauci texts discussing theoretical COVID-19 vaccine risks, sparking significant online debate

International Business Times UK

NIH Plans to Bar Scientists on Visas from the Award That Launches Independent Labs

NIH plans to limit K99 Pathway to Independence awards to citizens and permanent residents, closing one of few funding routes for visa holders.

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Forget DeepSeek. China's real ‘Sputnik moment’ is happening on campus as American universities lose their advantage

China's tech rise runs deeper than any single breakthrough. Its universities generate critical technology patents at 8x the U.S. rate

Fortune

What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlife

Brain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline after age fifty, researchers found. These cells appear replaced by others with stronger inflammatory signals. This shift may explain long-lasting brain inflammation associated with aging.

The Economic Times

Senate Panel Refers Fauci to Justice Department for Contempt as COVID Origins Questions Stay Unsettled

A Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt and referred him to the Justice Department. Here is what the vote does and does not establish.

Medical Daily

NIH Moves to Cancel More Health Disparities Grants, Halting Studies on Why Some Patients Fare Worse

NIH has resumed terminating health disparities research grants, affecting studies on rural access, maternal mortality and cancer survival gaps.

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New CDC Director Confirmed as Agency Juggles Measles, Cyclospora and a Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak

The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as CDC director. She inherits three active outbreaks and an agency down roughly a quarter of its staff.

Medical Daily

A Smuggling Prosecution Over Inactivated Mpox Samples Has Scientists Warning About Outbreak Preparedness

Two NIH virologists face charges over mpox samples from a Congo outbreak. Researchers say scrutiny could slow international collaboration.

Medical Daily

Anthony Fauci Net Worth: How Much Is the Former COVID Adviser Worth

The financial disclosures of Anthony Fauci have net worth estimates ranging from £6M to £9.5M. Discover the most reliable figures and the sources behind them.

International Business Times UK

Fauci Declines to Answer Senate Questions on COVID Origins as New Federal Biosafety Rules Take Effect

Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a July 29 Senate hearing. A separate federal policy released July 28 restricts funding for gain-of-function research.

Medical Daily

Quick Facts About Dr Fauci as He Pleads the Fifth More Than 100 Times at Senate Hearing

Dr Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing led by Senator Rand Paul, focusing on COVID-19 origins and research. Fauci's role and controversies remain under scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

Fauci accuses Rand Paul of ‘unhinged obsession,’ pleads Fifth at least 100 times on COVID origins despite full Biden pardon

Fauci’s attorney was also removed from the room after he tried to speak without being recognized.

Fortune

Chinese military scientist sent coronavirus vials to US in 2018, died mysteriously in 2020: Report

Newly released Senate documents suggest a Chinese scientist sent virus vials to a US laboratory. These samples were intercepted by customs officials at Detroit airport in 2018. The vials contained genetic material from a coronavirus affecting pigs, and research was NIH funded. This revelation coincides with Anthony Fauci invoking his…

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Two NIH Scientists Face Charges Over Virus Samples, and Their Colleagues Say the Case Is About Paperwork

Two NIH Rocky Mountain Labs scientists face federal charges over mpox samples. Colleagues say it is a paperwork case, but nothing is proven yet.

The Economic Times

Why is Dr Fauci testifying? Ex White House medical advisor invokes Fifth Amendment as Rand Paul grills him at Senate hearing

Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a Senate hearing. He refused to answer questions from Senator Rand Paul. Fauci cited Paul's persistent calls for his prosecution as the reason. The dispute centers on NIH funding for Wuhan research and gain-of-function experiments. This confrontation highlights ongoing debates about COVID-19…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and decline to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Fauci’s COVID diary to take center stage in latest showdown with Rand Paul

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation's COVID-19 pandemic response, is facing off with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus

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Taking Magnesium? 5 Medications and Supplements That Can Interact With It

Magnesium supplements have become increasingly popular for everything from muscle cramps and better sleep to migraine prevention and heart health. While magnesium is an essential...

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Tick bites snag Congress’ attention as red meat allergies rise

Rep. Morgan Griffith would love to eat an all-beef hot dog. But the eight-term Virginia Republican from one of the biggest cattle-producing districts in Congress doesn’t eat red meat — against his will. Griffith is one of the at least 450,000 Americans who have been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a…

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Brain Immune Cells, Not Amyloid Plaques, Are the True Cause of Sleep Loss in Alzheimer's Disease, New Study Finds

A University of Kentucky study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia found that overactive microglia, not amyloid plaques, drive sleep loss in Alzheimer's. Depleting them restored 2+ hours of sleep.

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‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack

OMB proposal would upend entire grant-making system – and put vast sums into hands of political appointees

International Business Times UK

'Now I Can't Say Anything': Federal Employees Fear Retaliation After Trump Strips Civil Service Protections

Thousands of US federal employees express concern over job security after the Trump administration removes civil service protections, reclassifying nearly 8,000 workers under a new policy.

Medical Daily

Infant Formula Makers Were Required to Tell the FDA When Babies Died — Records Show They Never Did

KFF Health News found the FDA received zero formula maker death notifications going back to 2000. Abbott's expert testified it never reported a single death for preterm formula.

Medical Daily

What It Actually Means for a Wellness Brand to Have a Scientific Advisory Board

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is composed of 20 nationally recognized nutrition and public health experts appointed by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. All systematic reviews for this committee undergo external peer review coordinated by staff from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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