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Pfizer Inc., announced that a late-stage study on its Adcetris drug, for treating the most common lymphoma, yielded positive results and improved overall survival rates.
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Pfizer says trials on lymphoma drug ‘positive,’ extends life of patients 

HQ Team March 12, 2024: Pfizer Inc., announced that a late-stage study on its Adcetris drug, for treating the most common lymphoma, yielded.

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The FDA has issued revised draft guidance for early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with drugmakers told to focus on medicines that are likely to predict a clinical benefit.
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FDA issues revised drug guidelines for early Alzheimer’s disease

HQ Team March 12, 2024: The FDA has issued revised draft guidance for early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with drugmakers told to focus.

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Pregnancy is a state of hormonal ‘hatter-slatter.’ Increased progesterone, estrogen and low levels of oxytocin (‘love hormone’) and serotonin (‘happy hormone’) all take a toll on the “mom-to-be” mind. Lifestyle changes, including lactation, altered sleep patterns, changing family dynamics and several cultural and social norms get tangled.
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Opinion: In Hindu mythology — a story of postpartum depression

By Aparna S March 12, 2024: In Indian mythology, there was a demoness, Putana, who disguised as a beautiful damsel named Lalita tried.

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Swimming robots — smaller than grains of sand — have enough computing power to perform a task on their own without being guided by external signals, US electrical engineers revealed.
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Swimming microrobots may deliver drugs, hunt for pathogens

  HQ Team March 11, 2024: Swimming robots — smaller than grains of sand — have enough computing power to perform a task on.

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Obesity is a health risk that needs to be tackled worldwide
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Novo Nordisk unveils new drug to fight obesity, says 13% effective

HQ Team March 11, 2024: Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s oral medicine, amycretin, for obesity can cause up to 13% weight loss, the company.

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The FDA has approved Pfizer’s Besponsa drug for pediatric patients aged one year and above to treat acute leukaemia.
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Pfizer’s pediatric leukaemia drug gets regulator FDA’s green light

HQ Team March 7, 2024: The FDA has approved Pfizer’s Besponsa drug for pediatric patients aged one year and above to treat acute.

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An 82-year-old German male, who took Covid-19 vaccine 217 times, did not have his immune system weakened but rather strengthened, researchers said.
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German male injects Covid-19 vaccines 217 times, immunity didn’t weaken

HQ Team March 7, 2024: An 82-year-old German male, who took Covid-19 vaccine 217 times, did not have his immune system weakened but.

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Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic delayed the progression of kidney disease and cardiovascular and kidney death in 24% of people involved in trials, the company announced.
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Novo Nordisk says Ozempic reduces kidney disease progression 

HQ Team March 6, 2024: Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic delayed the progression of kidney disease and cardiovascular and kidney deaths in 24%.

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Coronary artery calcium score can help identify low-risk heart patients

HQ Team March 6, 2024: A recent study published in  Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) sheds light.

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The mismatch between what is being portrayed as  “perfect” and “what one has“ leads to a distorted body image. 
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Opinion: Ignore fitspo, embrace body neutrality to counter dysmorphia

By Aparna S March 5, 2024: “My body is not yours to critique and discuss. My body is not yours for consumption. My.

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