AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUltra-Processed Food Warning: Europe’s top heart experts, led by the European Society of Cardiology, say ultra-processed foods are tied to higher rates of heart disease, stroke and premature death—risk rises up to 19% for heart disease and 65% for cardiovascular death, even when sugar, salt and fat are similar. Microplastics & Climate: New research suggests microplastics in the air can trap heat by absorbing more sunlight than they reflect, pushing climate assessments to take airborne plastic more seriously. Hantavirus Watch in Italy: Italy’s top infectious-diseases hospital will test samples from a 25-year-old man in quarantine in Rome after he flew on KLM with a woman who later died from hantavirus; officials say more cases could appear due to the long incubation period. Tech & Health Wearables: Amazfit expands its Helio upper-arm armband accessory to Italy and other European markets, pitching steadier heart-rate readings. Business/Pharma: Recordati reports Q1 2026 momentum with net revenue up 4.9% and adjusted net income up 7.2%.
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