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State Dept. to Shift Millions in Contraception Funding to Cover Energy Costs

Source — Oct 29, 2026

In a memo, the department told lawmakers it was redirecting up to $125 million in foreign aid, including nearly $49 million that Congress appropriated for family planning programs in low-income countries.

My sister-in-law is nearly 40 but cannot handle losing at board games. What can I do? | Leading questions

Source — Oct 29, 2026

A game is not a moral exemption to your usual self. Sometimes the best way to puncture ‘it’s just a game’ is to show people that you’re judging them in reality Read more Leading questions My sister-in-law is nearly 40 b…

These Patients Struggle With Runaway Bones. Finally There’s Hope.

Source — Oct 29, 2026

F.O.P., a rare genetic condition, causes uncontrolled explosions of bone. A new drug may slow or halt the process.

A single brain signal may explain schizophrenia's most puzzling symptoms

Source — Oct 29, 2026

Scientists have identified a weakened brain signal that may connect several seemingly unrelated symptoms of schizophrenia, including sensory processing difficulties, disorganized speech, and greater symptom severity. Th…

Source — Oct 29, 2026

A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging.…

RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections

Source — Oct 29, 2026

In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move.

Less than 42 minutes of bright daylight linked to higher dementia risk

Source — Oct 29, 2026

Getting more daylight could be linked to a surprisingly powerful benefit for brain health. In a study of more than 87,000 adults, researchers found that higher daytime light exposure was associated with a 16% lower risk…

Scientists discover that cranberry juice may help fight tooth decay

Source — Oct 29, 2026

Cranberry juice may offer an unexpected benefit beyond its reputation for helping prevent urinary tract infections: protecting teeth from decay. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago discovered that pure, un…