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Alzheimer's
Health Medical

Brain shrinkage from Alzheimer’s therapy is desirable, not harmful: Study

Bharti Jayshankar December 2, 2024: A recent study by University College London (UCL) has revealed that the decrease in brain volume observed in

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The heat waves sweeping across the globe are the “new normal” and do not come as a surprise, Alvaro Silva, a climate expert with the World Meteorological Organization said.
Climate

Alarming ‘hot spots’ of heat waves appearing worldwide, finds study

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that certain regions are experiencing unprecedented heat waves that

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Novartis AG, the world's fourth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, announced its Kisqali drug reduced breast cancer recurrence when diagnosed at an early stage and has stopped its ongoing trial.
Health Pharma

New study finds some healthy breast cells may harbor cancer cells

Bharti Jayshankar November 30, 2024: A study done by the  University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed that some breast cells in healthy

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Women stand to benefit more than men when they indulge in physical activities as it lowers the risk of premature death or fatal cardiovascular events, according to a study conducted by the US-based National Institutes of Health.
Drugs Health Medical

Some HRT pills increase risk of heart disease, blood clots

Bharti Jayshankar November 29, 2024: Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) pills significantly elevate the risk of heart disease and serious blood clots in

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Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, and US-based Launch Therapeutics, have joined hands to speed up the development of an experimental asthma drug.
Drugs Health

New treatment for severe asthma attacks in 50 years

Bharti Jayshankar November 29, 2024: Around half a billion people live with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Global Burden of

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Switzerland’s F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG will buy US-based biopharmaceutical company Poseida Therapeutics for $1.5 billion, according to a statement from the Basel-headquartered company.
Drugs Health Pharma

Roche to acquire US-based Poseida Therapeutics for $1.5 billion

Switzerland’s F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG will buy US-based biopharmaceutical company Poseida Therapeutics for $1.5 billion, according to a statement from the Basel-headquartered company.

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Cassava Sciences Inc., a US-based biotechnology firm, announced its controversial experimental oral molecule to treat Alzheimer’s Disease has failed in last-stage trials.
Drugs Health Pharma

Cassava’s disputed Alzheimer’s drug flops in end-stage trials

Cassava Sciences Inc., a US-based biotechnology firm, announced its controversial experimental oral molecule to treat Alzheimer’s Disease has failed in last-stage trials.

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Negotiators at a global climate conference signed a $300 billion-a-year deal to finance emissions reduction — that developing nations say falls way short of their expectations.
Climate Health Pharma

Global warming on backburner; vexed financing deal sees light at COP29 

Global representatives at a climate conference signed a $300 billion-a-year deal to finance emissions reductions — a move developing nations say falls way

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At least 327 people have died in Bangladesh from January 1 to August 7 due to dengue, with the density of mosquitoes and potential hotspots being the highest in five years.
Climate Health

Climate change will raise dengue cases burden to alarming levels, WHO reports

HQ Team November 23, 2024: Dengue fever cases have almost doubled each year since 2021. This year saw more than 12.7 million cases in total

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water intake in a day
Health Medical Research

“Phantom chemical” in US drinking water raises health concerns

HQ Team November 23, 2024: A study has finally identified a previously unknown chemical, chloronitramide anion, lurking in drinking water across the United States,

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