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'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein

Protein supplement prices have surged, with whey protein costs up over 130% year-over-year in Europe, driven by increased demand from new consumer groups and weight-loss drug users. Consumers report significant price increases, leading some to ration products or switch brands, while manufacturers adapt recipes and seek cheaper alternatives. Early signs suggest wholesale prices are stabilizing but remain elevated.

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RFK Jr received $4m in book advances from Maha allies over past year

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received $4 million in book advances from allies within the Make America Healthy Again movement over the past year, according to a new report. The article details the advances, other financial disclosures including housing and airfare gifts, and an ethics expert's call for transparency.

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Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended Middle East deployment that included operations against Iran. Cao's letter also addressed living conditions, food supply and mental health resources aboard the carrier amid congressional scrutiny.

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Taking HRT pills for less than a year puts women at risk of deadly blood clots, study finds

A large Danish study published in the British Medical Journal found that oral hormone replacement therapy pills raise the risk of blood clots by 60 percent and increase heart attack and stroke risk at higher doses, while transdermal treatments such as patches and gels do not carry the same danger. The research analyzed health registry data on more than one million women aged 50 to 69.

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Pro-life group ramps up NC ground game as report finds fed abortion message gives GOP candidate biggest boost

A study commissioned by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America found that messages about Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper's abortion record shifted North Carolina voters toward Republican Michael Whatley, with a federal abortion message producing the largest movement. The pro-life group says it has reached more than 770,000 homes in the competitive Senate race.

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Abortion is on the ballot again as post-Roe policies continue to evolve

Four states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November, with Missouri and Nevada considering the issue again after 2024. The measures follow the Dobbs decision and reflect a patchwork of state abortion laws. The article centers on abortion-rights supporters' concerns and a Republican-led effort in Missouri to overturn recent protections.

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