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Jan 17, 2026
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Flaws in latest paracetamol study

A large new systematic review and meta‑analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health concluded that prenatal paracetamol use is not associated with autism, ADHD, or intelle...

Jan 28, 2026
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Which public intellectuals have warned most strongly about AI risks and why?

A small group of widely read public intellectuals and prominent technologists have sounded the loudest alarms about AI—figures such as , , , , , and industry leaders including and some CEOs—arguing th...

Dec 6, 2025

Is e472b food additive damaging to humans? The fda says it is generally safe for human consumption but peer reviewed research has shown it to have adverse cardio vascular effects.

Regulatory authorities have long allowed E472b (lactic acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides) for use in foods and it is considered permitted/GRAS in many jurisdictions, but large observational cohort...

Dec 5, 2025

How have media and medical communities reacted to any endorsements or comments by Dr. Gupta on Alzheimer’s drugs?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta has broadly promoted lifestyle approaches to reduce Alzheimer’s risk and has publicly discussed new drugs such as lecanemab (Leqembi) as important but imperfect advances; he has also ...

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