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AstraZeneca says trial breast cancer drug improves survival rates

AstraZeneca Plc.’s end-stage trials of its investigational drug for advanced breast cancer have increased survival rates in patients, results show, according to the.

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Unknown illness sweeps across Congo’s northwest, 53 people die

A mystery illness sweeping over Congo has killed 53 people and infected 400 more, with an initial probe tracking the outbreak to three.

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Eli Lilly cuts price of weight-loss drug Zepbound to take on copycats

Eli Lilly and Company cut the prices of its weight-loss drug  Zepbound, available in single-dose vials, in a bid to end compounding companies from.

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Regeneron’s trial therapy improves hearing in children with gene mutations

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s investigational gene therapy improved hearing in 10 out of 11 children born with hearing loss because of gene mutation, according.

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Breast cancer death rates globally to rise 68% by 2050: WHO arm IARC warns

Annual deaths caused by breast cancer globally will rise 68% to 1.1 million by 2050, according to a report from the International Agency.

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US regulator clears Mirum’s oral drug for reducing cholesterol deposits

Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s oral cholesterol drug for treating a rare metabolic disease has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Artificial sweeteners spike insulin levels, increasing risk of heart diseases

HQ Team February 21, 2025: Artificial sweeteners, long used as low-calorie alternatives to sugar, are known to cause a number of health conditions,.

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AstraZeneca Plc buys China unit of FibroGen Inc for $160 million

HQ Team February 21, 2025: FibroGen Inc., a US-based pharmaceutical company, will sell its China subsidiary to AstraZeneca Plc. for $160 million, allowing.

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Drugs Health Research

28% of elderly Indians prescribed potentially harmful medications: Study

HQ Times February 19, 2025: A new study has revealed that 28 out of every 100 elderly individuals in India are being prescribed.

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EC grants ‘conditional’ nod for Merck’s drug to treat VHL disease

HQ Team February 18, 2025: Merck and Co’s drug, for treating adult patients with kidney and pancreatic cancer, tumours and who had prior.

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