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In the United States, a number of safeguards are required by law to help ensure that the vaccines we receive are safe. Because vaccines are given to millions of healthy people—including children—to prevent serious diseases, they’re held to very high safety standards.

Eli Lilly’s orforglipron is the first oral non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist advancing in obesity and diabetes research. Unlike injectable semaglutide or tirzepatide, this is a once-daily pill—and if it progresses successfully through development, it could change patient access.

Astronomers just announced the discovery of a brand-new moon orbiting Uranus. That’s right—40 years after Voyager 2 passed by, we’re still finding satellites hiding in plain sight. The discovery reminds us of something every toxicologist knows well: sometimes the most important influences on a system are the ones you can’t see—until you look closer.

August 24–25, 2025 brought a rare celestial event: a Black Moon—our second new moon in one month, the first in 33 months. Most people didn’t even notice. There was no bright glow, no dramatic eclipse, just darkness. Yet, astronomers know it matters. And that’s the perfect reminder for toxicologists and health professionals: the most important risks are often the ones we can’t see.