WHO says 3.5 billion people globally have oral diseases
About 45% of the world’s population, or 3.5 billion people, are suffering from oral diseases, a new study states.
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WHO wants pharma companies to disclose govt deals during world health emergencies
WHO drafts an agreement for pharma companies to disclose contract terms for emergency vaccines
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Drug resistance to malaria on the rise in Africa, WHO says
Antimalarial drug resistance in Africa is a severe cause for concern and parasite resistance to artemisinin medicine has emerged in the Greater Mekong.
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Fentanyl vaccine breakthrough maybe a gamechanger for opioid epidemic
Scientists have developed a vaccine against fentanyl addiction that works in rats and is ready for human trials
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Covid-19 can reactivate several latent viruses, says Swedish study
Mild Covid can reactivate latent viruses, especially in people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome
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Amazon to start virtual clinics in US
Amazon announced it would set up virtual healthcare facilities in 32 states in the US for more than 20 health conditions and acquire.
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Rise in reports of cough medicine poisoning among children, says FDA
Cough medications poisoning among children has risen in recent years
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FDA approves Immunogen’s drug for advanced ovarian cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer — an antibody that delivers a targeted dose.
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Roche’s Alzheimer’s drug fails to meet primary target
Roche, a Swiss drugmaker, announced its Alzheimer's drug did not meet the primary goal of slowing the disease during two clinical trials
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Paracetamols can induce risky behaviour
Paracetamol increases risk-taking behaviour and blunts anxiety in some, according to a study