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Can GLP-1 drugs slow neurodegeneration? New review finds promising signals but limited clinical proof
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Emerging evidence suggests widely used metabolic drugs could influence brain aging pathways, yet large clinical trials are still needed to confirm whether they truly alter the course of neurodegenerative disease. Study: The promise of GLP-1 receptor…
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TN Assembly condoles Ajit Pawar’s demise
Ajit Pawar Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday, February 18, condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Immediately after the House met for the day’s proceedings, Speaker M Appavu read out the resolution condoling the demise of Pawar, national president of Nationalist Congress Party, who died in a plane crash near Baramati on January 28. Also…
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FDA Approves FILKRI™ (filgrastim-laha), Accord BioPharma’s Biosimilar to NEUPOGEN® (filgrastim)
In the news release, FDA Approves FILKRI™ (filgrastim-laha), Accord BioPharma’s Biosimilar to NEUPOGEN® (filgrastim), issued 17-Feb-2026 by Accord BioPharma over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end: FILKRI completes Accord BioPharma’s comprehensive granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) portfolio alongside UDENYCA® (pegfilgrastim-cbqv) RALEIGH, N.C., Feb.…
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Caltech Breakthrough Brings Fiber-Optic Performance to Silicon Chips
Scientists at Caltech have brought fiber-like ultralow light loss to silicon chips, even in the visible spectrum. Credit: Vahala Lab/Caltech Caltech’s new fiber-like photonic chips achieve record-low visible-light loss, enabling more coherent lasers and next-generation quantum and sensing technologies. Caltech researchers have created a technique that allows light to travel across silicon wafers with extremely low signal loss, nearing the…
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Oakland County diverts mental health patients to ERs amid crisis center takeover
Law enforcement is Oakland County is being asked to divert individuals in severe psychological crisis to hospitals rather than a designated facility in Pontiac Critics say the practice burdens both emergency departments and police officers, who lack specialized training and resources The Michigan Mental Health Association says the action is having a “chilling effect” on network providers TROY – Mental…
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Rubio and AOC attended the Munich Security Conference. How did they do?
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Two American politicians drew top billing at this past weekend’s Munich Security Conference, where U.S. and European political leaders gather each year to mull the state of the trans-Atlantic alliance—a topic that is now teeming with suspense and peril.…
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As China quickly builds up border, India slow to make ‘vibrant villages’ : NPR
A road curves around the mountains near Zuluk village in the Indian state of Sikkim. In recent years, the Indian government has worked to boost road connectivity in such villages near its border with China. Omkar Khandekar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Omkar Khandekar/NPR GANGTOK, India — Nearly four years ago, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Parliament she had…
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10 Brutal War Movies That Aren’t Focused On the Combat
When it comes to war movies, audiences are quick to picture combat. No matter the era or war depicted on screen, it has become an expected part of the genre. Even in classic movies like Saving Private Ryan or Platoon, the dramatic character dynamics are interspersed with action sequences that keep things moving. There are even movies that take place…
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Bulldozer justice? HC questions HYDRAA in Gudimalkapur case
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 17, expressed strong displeasure over the actions of HYDRAA in allegedly taking over private land in Gudimalkapur by terming it as government property without a clear determination. Hearing a petition, the court questioned how authorities ascertain that a particular parcel of land belongs to the government and what procedure is followed to…
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I’m a longevity doctor — 3 peptides to help live longer
When the fountain of youth’s under construction, you may want to dip into peptides instead. Chances are you’ve already heard of a number of different peptides, including insulin, morphine and even Ozempic and Mounjaro. (GLP-1 actually stands for “glucagon-like peptide-1.”) According to longevity doctor Michael Aziz, author of “The Ageless Revolution,” a peptide is “basically a short chain of amino…
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