Scientists call for legally-binding global treaty to pull out space debris
As the number of satellites skyrockets, scientists have called for a legally-binding global treaty to ensure the safety of Earth's orbit from space.
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‘Universal’ Covid-19 treatment may be on the horizon
October 19, 2022: Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a proof of principle for a “universal” method of treating Covid-19. According to.
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Physical inactivity may put 500 million people at risk of diseases: WHO
HQ Team October 19, 2022: In another eight years, about 500 million people globally will develop a spate of non-communicable diseases due to.
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Lupin gets FDA approval for osteoarthritis medicine
September 22, 2022: Lupin Ltd., one of the top Indian pharmaceutical majors, has received approval from the US drug regulator United States Food.
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Reusing old toys poses health hazards for children
HQ team Sept. 15, 2022: Hand-me-downs plastic toys and dress-up items can be a cancer risk for children, according to a new study.
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Do not mix and match Covid-19 vaccines: Swaminathan
Mixing and matching of Covid-19 vaccines is a “dangerous” trend as there is no sufficient backup data available to support its efficacy, the.
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EMA expands inquiry into suicidal thoughts linked to GLP-1 weight loss drugs
HQ Team December 2, 2023: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is intensifying its investigation into the potential link between certain GLP-1 receptor agonist.
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COP28: Funding pathway to cut emissions, protect people from risks
HQ Team November 2, 2023: A clutch of 41 multilateral development banks, funders, countries and philanthropies announced a global funding plan to cut.
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Pfizer Inc., stops twice-daily oral obesity drug trial at mid-stage
HQ Team December 2, 2023: Pfizer Inc., has discontinued its clinical trials of the twice-daily oral weight-loss drug, danuglipron, after more than 50%.
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FDA probes failure of syringes made in China for possible breakages
HQ Team December 1, 2023: The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is assessing the potential for failures in plastic syringes manufactured in.
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Record global heat ‘sending shivers down the spines of world leaders’: UN
HQ Team December 1, 2023: The full year 2023 is set to be the warmest on record with global temperatures rising 1.4 degrees.
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WHO global malaria strategy ‘off track by a wide margin’
HQ Team November 30, 2023: The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted malaria services, leading to a surge in both incidence and mortality rates, exacerbating.
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AbbVie to buy Immunogen for $10.1b to expand solid tumour market
HQ Team November 30, 2023: AbbVie Inc., operating in therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, announced a pact to.
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Commute-linked air pollution has alarming Impact on blood pressure
HQ Team November 30, 2023: Rush hour traffic is an everyday reality for most city dwellers. Adding to the frustration of being stuck.
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‘Loss and damage’ climate mitigation fund gets going at COP28
HQ Team November 30, 2023: The COP28 has reached an agreement to operationalise a fund, known as ‘loss and damage’ to aid developing.
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Exercise, a promising approach to tackle postpartum depression
HQ Team November 30, 2023: Postpartum depression is a common psychological affliction following childbirth and affects 17.22% of the world population. Postpartum depression.