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Toxic Chemicals Found in 100% of Children's Mattresses Tested, New Study Warns
Children's mattresses sold in the United States and Canada contain hazardous levels of toxic chemicals that may leach into the air children breathe while they sleep, according to two peer-reviewed studies published this week in Environmental Science & Technology. The findings raise urgent concerns over the presence of phthalates, flame retardants, and ultraviolet (UV) filters in products used by children under four years old. 
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Vitamin A Toxicity Emerges in Texas Measles Outbreak as RFK Jr. Promotes Unproven Remedies
A growing measles outbreak across Texas and surrounding states has taken an unexpected turn as several hospitalized children have developed signs of vitamin A toxicity, according to pediatricians in West Texas. The cases have emerged amid a surge in unverified alternative treatments circulated online and promoted by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising alarm among medical professionals about misinformation and its consequences. 
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Consumer Reports Finds Lead, Arsenic in Infant Formula
Several popular infant formulas contain potentially harmful levels of lead, arsenic, and other contaminants, according to a new investigation released Tuesday by Consumer Reports. While most formulas tested showed no cause for concern, the report identified elevated levels of toxic substances in a handful of products, sparking renewed calls for regulatory scrutiny. 
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Common Parkinson’s Drug Linked to 'Deviant' Sexual Behaviors; Doctors Fail to Inform Patients
Patients prescribed dopamine agonists, a widely used class of drugs for conditions such as Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (RLS), have experienced severe and unexpected side effects, including uncontrollable sexual behaviors, compulsive gambling, and other impulsive activities, according to multiple patient accounts and internal drug company reports reviewed by the BBC. 
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CDC to Study Vaccines and Autism Despite Scientific Consensus Finding No Link
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to launch a study examining potential links between vaccines and autism, despite decades of scientific research showing no connection. The move, confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), comes as the U.S. faces a surge in measles cases fueled by declining vaccination rates. 
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Common Pain Reliever Taken During Pregnancy May Triple ADHD Risk, Study Finds
A new study published in Nature Mental Health has linked prenatal exposure to acetaminophen-one of the most commonly used over-the-counter pain relievers-to an increased risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. 
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Lung Cancer Cases Rise Among Non-Smokers as Air Pollution Emerges as Key Risk Factor
The proportion of lung cancer cases among people who have never smoked is rising globally, with air pollution emerging as a significant contributor, according to a new study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research arm. 
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Climate Change Threatens $1 Trillion in U.S. Property Value as 55 Million Americans May Relocate by 2055
A new report from climate analytics firm First Street warns that climate change-driven risks could erase more than $1 trillion in U.S. real estate value by 2055. The study highlights how extreme weather events, rising insurance costs, and shifting migration patterns are reshaping the housing market. 
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FDA Greenlights Groundbreaking Pain Medication, But Is It Effective Enough?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved Journavx, the first new class of pain medication in more than two decades. The drug, known generically as suzetrigine, was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and is being hailed as a potential game-changer in the treatment of acute pain, particularly in post-surgical patients. 
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Two-Thirds of Long COVID Patients Experience Persistent Symptoms Beyond Two Years, Minnesota Survey Reveals
New research from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and a study in Germany highlight the ongoing struggles faced by individuals suffering from long COVID, also known as post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS). Both studies underscore the long-term physical and cognitive toll of the condition, as well as the challenges in diagnosing and managing it. 
