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- Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds
Specific bacteria in the gut could predict a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear, new research suggests.Led by researchers from University College London (UCL), an observational study analyzed the gut microbes of 271 patients in the U.K. who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.Also included in the study were 43 carriers of the GBA1 variant, which has been linked to an almost 30 times higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. These participants did not have symptoms of the disease. There was also a control group of 150 healthy participants without the gene.STUDY FINDS EVIDENCE OF MICROPLASTICS IN BRAINS AND OTHER ORGANSBased on fecal samples, more than one-quarter of gut microbes — bacteria and other microorganisms in the digestive tract — were in different amounts for people with Parkinson’s disease compared to healthy individuals, according to a press release.Non-symptomatic people carrying the Parkinson’s gene also had microbial changes that resembled an "intermediate" stage of the disease, which suggests that microbial changes may happen prior to symptoms emerging.Those who reported eating a more diverse and balanced diet were less likely to have microbiome patterns associated with higher Parkinson’s risk, the researchers found.The findings, which were published in Nature Medicine, were also seen in over 1,400 participants across the U.K., Korea and Turkey, suggesting that the microbial changes are consistent across different cultures and dietary patterns."Parkinson’s disease is a major cause of disability worldwide, and the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease in terms of prevalence and mortality," lead author Professor Anthony Schapira of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology said in the release. "There is an urgent need to develop treatments that can stop or slow the disease’s progression."ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH COMMON CONDITION AFFECTING MILLIONS, STUDY FINDSPatients with Parkinson's are known to have "significant gut abnormalities," according to Dr. Earnest Lee Murray, a board-certified neurologist at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.One of those is severe constipation, which can occur several years before tremors and other symptoms. "There has long been a theory about the gut-brain axis and whether or not the pathology for Parkinson's starts in the gut decades before stereotypical features are noted," Murray, who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital.The neurologist said the study sets the stage for additional research exploring the gut-brain axis theory, which could determine whether early pre-symptomatic treatments could prevent or mitigate the risk of developing Parkinson's later in… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago - Tyla eyes PinkPantheress collab as she gushes over working with Zara Larsson
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- Home prices are still rising, but not everywhereNationwide, prices rose 0.1% in March By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30, 2026 U.S. home prices rose just 0.1% in March, marking the third straight month of minimal gains. Annual price growth slowed to about 1.7%1.9%, the weakest on record dating back to 2012. Prices declined in 13 major metro areas, with the biggest drops in Texas markets. Are home prices going up or going down? It all depends. In some markets where prices surged during the pandemic, prices are now falling. But in some other markets, where demand has remained steady, home prices are still rising. So, when you hear that home prices rose 0.1% in March, thats the national average of the top housing markets taken together. In a new analysis, real estate brokerage Redfin reports that March prices were up roughly 1.7% from a year earlierthe slowest year-over-year growth since Redfin began tracking the data in 2012. Demand pressures weigh on prices The sluggish growth reflects softer demand, as many prospective buyers have stepped back from the market. Elevated mortgage ratesrising from about 6% to 6.4% in Marchcombined with economic uncertainty, have reduced affordability and dampened buyer activity. Redfin economists say these pressures are putting a lid on price growth, contributing to what they describe as an early-stage reset in the housing market. Supply constraints prevent price declines Despite weaker demand, home prices have not fallen nationally, largely because inventory remains constrained. Some homeowners are opting not to sell into a softer market, limiting the number of new listings and helping support prices. There are still more sellers than buyers overall, but the gap has narrowed as both sides hesitate amid uncertain conditions. Regional disparities widen While the national trend shows slight growth, local markets are diverging. Prices fell month over month in 13 of the largest U.S. metro areas, with the steepest declines in Fort Worth and Austin, Texas. At the same time, some markets posted notable gains, including Pittsburgh, West Palm Beach, and San Francisco, highlighting uneven conditions across the country. Market reset underway The latest data suggests the housing market is transitioning away from the rapid price growth seen during the pandemic era toward a more balanced environment. Slower price increases could eventually improve affordability and draw some buyers back, but for now, high borrowing costs and economic uncertainty continue to restrain activity,… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- Infant formula gets a clean bill of health after a government studyFears of contamination and chemicals may have been unfounded By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30, 2026 FDA tested more than 300 infant formula samples in its largest-ever safety study Vast majority showed undetectable or very low levels of contaminants Agency plans continued testing and potential new limits for chemicals in formula The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday released results from what it called the largest and most comprehensive testing of infant formula ever conducted in the United States, finding that most products meet high safety standards despite trace levels of contaminants. The agency analyzed more than 300 samples of infant formula sold nationwide, generating over 120,000 data points as part of a sweeping review of chemical contaminants. The testing screened for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic, as well as pesticides, PFAS forever chemicals, and phthalates. According to the FDA, the overwhelming majority of samples contained either undetectable or very low levels of contaminants, reinforcing that the U.S. infant formula supply is safe for consumers. In many cases, contaminant levels were below federal drinking water standards. Meet high safety standards Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the findings show most products meet high safety standards, while emphasizing that even small exposures remain important for infants. The testing effort is part of the FDAs broader Operation Stork Speed initiative and its Closer to Zero program, both aimed at reducing contaminants in foods consumed by infants and young children. The initiative was launched amid heightened scrutiny of infant formula safety following past recalls and reports of contaminants. Work continues Despite the reassuring results, the FDA said it plans to continue working with manufacturers to further reduce contaminant levels and may establish formal limits for certain chemicals in infant formula. The agency also intends to expand ongoing surveillance, including testing newer products entering the market. Experts say the findings provide reassurance for parents but also show the need for continued oversight. Some have called on regulators to set clear national standards for contaminants in infant formula to ensure consistent safety benchmarks going forward. The FDA said it will release additional data from follow-up surveys as part of its commitment to transparency. [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago
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Specific bacteria in the gut could predict a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear, new research suggests.Led by researchers from University College London (UCL), an observational study analyzed the gut microbes of 271 patients in the U.K. who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.Also included in the study were 43 carriers of the GBA1 variant, which has been linked to an almost 30 times higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. These participants did not have symptoms of the disease. There was also a control group of 150 healthy participants without the gene.STUDY FINDS EVIDENCE OF MICROPLASTICS IN BRAINS AND OTHER ORGANSBased on fecal samples, more than one-quarter of gut microbes — bacteria and other microorganisms in the digestive tract — were in different amounts for people with Parkinson’s disease compared to healthy individuals, according to a press release.Non-symptomatic people carrying the Parkinson’s gene also had microbial changes that resembled an "intermediate" stage of the disease, which suggests that microbial changes may happen prior to symptoms emerging.Those who reported eating a more diverse and balanced diet were less likely to have microbiome patterns associated with higher Parkinson’s risk, the researchers found.The findings, which were published in Nature Medicine, were also seen in over 1,400 participants across the U.K., Korea and Turkey, suggesting that the microbial changes are consistent across different cultures and dietary patterns."Parkinson’s disease is a major cause of disability worldwide, and the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease in terms of prevalence and mortality," lead author Professor Anthony Schapira of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology said in the release. "There is an urgent need to develop treatments that can stop or slow the disease’s progression."ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH COMMON CONDITION AFFECTING MILLIONS, STUDY FINDSPatients with Parkinson's are known to have "significant gut abnormalities," according to Dr. Earnest Lee Murray, a board-certified neurologist at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.One of those is severe constipation, which can occur several years before tremors and other symptoms. "There has long been a theory about the gut-brain axis and whether or not the pathology for Parkinson's starts in the gut decades before stereotypical features are noted," Murray, who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital.The neurologist said the study sets the stage for additional research exploring the gut-brain axis theory, which could determine whether early pre-symptomatic treatments could prevent or mitigate the risk of developing Parkinson's later in… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Nationwide, prices rose 0.1% in March By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30, 2026 U.S. home prices rose just 0.1% in March, marking the third straight month of minimal gains. Annual price growth slowed to about 1.7%1.9%, the weakest on record dating back to 2012. Prices declined in 13 major metro areas, with the biggest drops in Texas markets. Are home prices going up or going down? It all depends. In some markets where prices surged during the pandemic, prices are now falling. But in some other markets, where demand has remained steady, home prices are still rising. So, when you hear that home prices rose 0.1% in March, thats the national average of the top housing markets taken together. In a new analysis, real estate brokerage Redfin reports that March prices were up roughly 1.7% from a year earlierthe slowest year-over-year growth since Redfin began tracking the data in 2012. Demand pressures weigh on prices The sluggish growth reflects softer demand, as many prospective buyers have stepped back from the market. Elevated mortgage ratesrising from about 6% to 6.4% in Marchcombined with economic uncertainty, have reduced affordability and dampened buyer activity. Redfin economists say these pressures are putting a lid on price growth, contributing to what they describe as an early-stage reset in the housing market. Supply constraints prevent price declines Despite weaker demand, home prices have not fallen nationally, largely because inventory remains constrained. Some homeowners are opting not to sell into a softer market, limiting the number of new listings and helping support prices. There are still more sellers than buyers overall, but the gap has narrowed as both sides hesitate amid uncertain conditions. Regional disparities widen While the national trend shows slight growth, local markets are diverging. Prices fell month over month in 13 of the largest U.S. metro areas, with the steepest declines in Fort Worth and Austin, Texas. At the same time, some markets posted notable gains, including Pittsburgh, West Palm Beach, and San Francisco, highlighting uneven conditions across the country. Market reset underway The latest data suggests the housing market is transitioning away from the rapid price growth seen during the pandemic era toward a more balanced environment. Slower price increases could eventually improve affordability and draw some buyers back, but for now, high borrowing costs and economic uncertainty continue to restrain activity,… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Fears of contamination and chemicals may have been unfounded By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30, 2026 FDA tested more than 300 infant formula samples in its largest-ever safety study Vast majority showed undetectable or very low levels of contaminants Agency plans continued testing and potential new limits for chemicals in formula The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday released results from what it called the largest and most comprehensive testing of infant formula ever conducted in the United States, finding that most products meet high safety standards despite trace levels of contaminants. The agency analyzed more than 300 samples of infant formula sold nationwide, generating over 120,000 data points as part of a sweeping review of chemical contaminants. The testing screened for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic, as well as pesticides, PFAS forever chemicals, and phthalates. According to the FDA, the overwhelming majority of samples contained either undetectable or very low levels of contaminants, reinforcing that the U.S. infant formula supply is safe for consumers. In many cases, contaminant levels were below federal drinking water standards. Meet high safety standards Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the findings show most products meet high safety standards, while emphasizing that even small exposures remain important for infants. The testing effort is part of the FDAs broader Operation Stork Speed initiative and its Closer to Zero program, both aimed at reducing contaminants in foods consumed by infants and young children. The initiative was launched amid heightened scrutiny of infant formula safety following past recalls and reports of contaminants. Work continues Despite the reassuring results, the FDA said it plans to continue working with manufacturers to further reduce contaminant levels and may establish formal limits for certain chemicals in infant formula. The agency also intends to expand ongoing surveillance, including testing newer products entering the market. Experts say the findings provide reassurance for parents but also show the need for continued oversight. Some have called on regulators to set clear national standards for contaminants in infant formula to ensure consistent safety benchmarks going forward. The FDA said it will release additional data from follow-up surveys as part of its commitment to transparency. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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