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2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
Source — May 21, 2026
The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.
People in the UK: why do you love spending time in nature?
Source — May 21, 2026
We would like to hear about what you love about the great outdoors As summer comes and our gardens, parks and woodlands burst into life, many of us are heading outdoors. Scientific evidence shows how vitally important g…
I’m 21 and anxious about the future. How do I take care of myself without living in a bubble? | Leading questions
Source — May 21, 2026
Retreating from reality is a brittle way to feel better, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Find people who feel as you do and then face these problems together Read more Leading questions I’m 21, and all my …
Childhood junk food may rewire the brain for life
Source — May 21, 2026
Eating too much junk food early in life may rewire the brain in ways that last into adulthood, even after switching to a healthier diet. Scientists found that high-fat, high-sugar diets changed feeding behavior and disr…
Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic slash heart attack and stroke risk
Source — May 21, 2026
A huge international review found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and premature death over the long term. Researchers say these medications could beco…
Common pesticide linked to hidden brain damage, scientists warn
Source — May 21, 2026
Scientists have uncovered alarming new evidence that a common insecticide may leave lasting marks on the developing brain before a child is even born. Researchers studying New York City children found that prenatal expo…
Scientists discover hidden weakness shared by hundreds of cancer mutations
Source — May 21, 2026
Scientists have unveiled a powerful new tool called PerturbFate that could change how researchers tackle diseases driven by huge numbers of genetic mutations, including cancer and Alzheimer’s. Instead of trying to targe…
Experimental Drug Yields Dramatic Weight Loss
Source — May 21, 2026
People who got the injection, retatrutide, lost 28 percent of their body weight on average after 80 weeks, Eli Lilly said.