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Biogen, a US-based biotechnology company, will discontinue the development and commercialisation of its Alzheimer’s treatment and terminate its post-approval study as it failed to rope in a partner to cut costs of obtaining standard regulatory approval.
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Biogen abandons Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm to focus on Leqembi

Biogen, a US-based biotechnology company, will discontinue the development and commercialisation of its Alzheimer’s treatment and terminate its post-approval study as it failed

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Physicians and scientists are on the lookout for a new non-invasive diagnostic process for a lesser-known condition called adenomyosis in women.
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Scientists’ eye easy diagnosis for adenomyosis condition in women

Physicians and scientists are on the lookout for a new non-invasive diagnostic process for a lesser-known condition called adenomyosis in women.

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The UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with 35 donor nations and appealed for the restoration of funds to a UN body working for Palestine refugees that is being accused by Israel of participation in the October 7 attacks.
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Palestine refugees’ fate hangs in balance as UN chief meets donor nations

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with 35 donor nations and appealed for the restoration of funds to a UN body working for

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More than 35 million people may have cancer in 2050 — an increase of 77% from 20 million new cases in 2022, according to a WHO report.
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Cancer cases set to rise by 77% to 35 million in 2050: WHO global survey

More than 35 million people may have cancer in 2050 — an increase of 77% from 20 million new cases in 2022, according

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Groundwater-level declines have accelerated over the past four decades in 30% of the world’s regional aquifers, according to a study in 40 nations.
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Groundwater levels declining rapidly worldwide, researchers say

Groundwater-level declines have accelerated over the past four decades in 30% of the world’s regional aquifers, according to a study in 40 nations.

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corp., has implanted a device in a human brain and the results show “promising neutron spike detection,” according to an X post from Musk.
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corp implants a brain chip in first human 

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corp., has implanted a device in a human brain and the results show “promising neutron spike detection,” according to an

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Most non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, dementia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease result in long-term illnesses that need palliative care.
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Opinion: As the sun sets in life, palliative care rises, showering light

By K. Leelamoni January 30, 2024: Globally, we find that for the last few decades, there has been a shift towards non-communicable diseases

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Food crisis
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Unveiling the impact of fasting diets on eating behaviors, sleep, and mood

HQ Team January 29, 2024: Fasting diets (FDs) have gained popularity for their impact on health, disease, and weight control. Despite the vast

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World’s worst methane polluters identified by new satellite images

Bharti Jayshankar January 29, 2024: Kayrros, an environment intelligence company, has identified the world’s 1,300 largest methane-polluting sites from space with its satellite surveillance.

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The national public health agency of the US has issued a nationwide alert to healthcare providers to track measles, following a concern for a potential rise in imported cases associated with increased international travel in summer.
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CDC issues alert on measles in US as cases rise due to global travel

HQ Team January 27, 2024: The national public health agency of the US has issued a nationwide alert to healthcare providers to track

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