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Tattoo industry under scanner, inks may have harmful substances

HQ Team February 28, 2024: A study sheds light on the alarming presence of undisclosed additives and pigments in tattoo inks used in

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The number of sequences to detect the presence of the Covid-19 viral genome, being shared with WHO, has dropped by more than 90%, and the number of countries sharing them has fallen by a third.
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Global study uncovers subtle health risks linked to Covid-19 vaccines

HQ Team February 28, 2024: An international team of researchers conducted a large study on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and found potential

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Excessive levels of parental involvement and control stem from a worry that their child may come to harm or not do well enough.
Drugs Medical Pharma

Opinion: Which parent are you? ‘Helicopter,’ toxic or stressed?

By Dr Aparna S February 27, 2024: Parents who have adolescents may be tough as old boots, excessively involved in bringing up their

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An asthma drug, omalizumab, can “significantly” reduce the risk of allergic reactions caused by multiple foods among children and adults in case of accidental exposure, according to a study funded by the US medical research agency.
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Omalizumab or Xolair can lower risk of food allergies in kids, adults: NIH

HQ Team February 26, 2024: An asthma drug, omalizumab, can “significantly” reduce the risk of allergic reactions caused by multiple foods among children

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Chronic stress may induce cancer, according to scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
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Chronic stress may accelerate cancer growth, American scientists say

HQ Team February 26, 2024: Chronic stress may be a factor in spreading cancer, according to scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. “Chronic

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Biogen Inc., a US biotechnology company, has got marketing authorisation from the European medicines regulator for its drug to treat neurodegenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Drugs Health Pharma

European regulator backs Biogen’s drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

HQ Team February 24, 2024: Biogen Inc., a US biotechnology company, has got marketing authorisation from the European medicines regulator for its drug

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A single universal shot of antivenom for snake bites is not far away after scientists found a potent antibody to neutralise neurotoxins from four deadly species found in Africa, Asia and Australia.
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Toxinologists: Single universal snake antivenom jab is within range

HQ Team February 23, 2024: A single universal shot of antivenom for snake bites is not far away after scientists found a potent

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Scientists have developed a drug to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer that affects the lining of organs.
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Scientists discover drug to treat deadly malignant pleural mesothelioma

HQ Team February 2024: Scientists have developed a drug to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer that affects the lining

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Eating tuna may expose humans to methylmercury, a toxic chemical compound that affects the central nervous system, according to a study.
Climate Health Pharma

Toxic mercury levels remain stagnant in tuna for last 53 years: Study

HQ Team February 22, 2024: Eating tuna may expose humans to methylmercury, a toxic chemical that affects the central nervous system, and the

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AbbVie Inc., will buy Cerevel Therapeutics, developing drugs for neuroscience diseases, for $8.7 billion in a bid to boost the North Chicago, Illinois-based company’s presence in the psychiatric and neurological disorder segment.
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The loneliness epidemic: A pervasive global health crisis

HQ Team February 21,2024: Loneliness is a pervasive epidemic affecting the youngest to the oldest, impacting their physical and mental health alike. As

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