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Here’s another reason to cover up in the thick of tick season this summer: There’s a bite that can leave you allergic to red meat. Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially life-changing allergy linked to the lone-star tick. And lone-star ticks are on the move.

Alzheimer’s specialist Marc Agronin says science will continue to make great leaps in diagnosing and treating the disease—but that’s only part of the battle.

Drug companies have found promising new options for one of the most aggressive and hardest-to-treat forms of breast cancer after decades with few breakthroughs.

Even elementary schoolers are being put on popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy. Without further studies, it isn’t certain that young children can safely use the medications for weight loss without compromising a critical period of growth for their bones and brain.

Food makers are cramming protein into everything from chips to bread to candy bars. Now, the industry’s go-to additive is running dry.

U.S. health officials unveiled a package of reforms aimed at cutting about six months to a year off the time it takes to do a safety study, which is the first round of testing drugs in people.

• Better mobility can improve performance, freedom of movement and pain. Here’s how to start. (The Guardian)

• Doctors thought it was asthma, but AI flagged a serious heart problem. (New York Times)

• Having a regular bedtime is key to good sleep. Use these tips to set one. (Washington Post)

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