AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSupplement Safety: Washington’s Poison Center says people have overdosed or become seriously ill after taking products labeled “cat’s claw” that contained potent kratom-derived opioids. Utah has confirmed four deaths linked to the adulterated supplements. Measles Outbreak: Pennsylvania reported 145 new cases in a week, bringing its total to 1,078; health officials say vaccination remains the best protection. Flu Season: Flu activity is beginning to rise in some areas. An epidemiologist urges people to get vaccinated, with several options available, including an mRNA vaccine approved in August. Brain Health: A study of more than 187,000 adults found ADHD was associated with a higher risk of dementia or cognitive impairment later in life; researchers caution this does not show ADHD causes the conditions. Parkinson’s Research: Oxford researchers found that a group of microglia may clear harmful alpha-synuclein clumps in lab models, pointing to a possible avenue for future treatment research.
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