AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoHealth & Money: A new report questions whether collagen supplements are worth the cost, arguing the science is mixed and the real risk may be wasting money on products that don’t clearly deliver results. Digital Health & Kids: Researchers warn social media algorithms can push people—especially children—toward longer use and more harmful content, citing addictive design features like unpredictable rewards and notifications. Local Care Funding: Imperial Valley’s hospital district unanimously backed Measure N, a Nov. 3 ballot measure that would add an $111 parcel tax to help prevent local hospital closures and protect emergency services. Student Parents: CSU campuses received $5,500 microgrants to expand support for pregnant and parenting students, including diaper changing stations, resource fairs, and family-focused workshops. Clinical Research: A phase 2 ALS trial missed its primary endpoint for an investigational peptide, though the company says secondary measures showed encouraging trends. Public Health & Environment: Southern California kelp forests are rebounding after years of sea urchin overgrowth, a sign of improving coastal ecosystem health.
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