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Data: The Pause Life and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf; Map: Ashley May/Axios Dozens of state legislatures are leading changes across the country in policies for menopause care and coverage. Why it matters: Menopause has moved from a taboo subject to a public policy priority. "Why state action is so interesting and exciting right now is that nimbleness," Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, menopause policy advocate and author of the forthcoming book "When in Menopause," tells Axios.
A "blood cleansing" treatment gaining popularity in the longevity space appears to reduce microplastics circulating in the bloodstream, according to newly published research. Why it matters: People are increasingly concerned about the potential health effects of microplastics in their bodies. Small studies have suggested microplastics play a role in preterm births, inflammation and some diseases, but research in this area isn't robust.
Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Stock: Getty Images Think about the last time a stranger did something unexpectedly kind for you. Maybe someone held a door open, picked up something you dropped or gave you a compliment. Did it change how you treated the next person you encountered? New research suggests that for most people, your kind gesture isn't just helping one person — it's helping many. Why it matters: Kindness spreads, especially as we age.