WHO sets up team to hunt down ‘Disease X’
The WHO is preparing for an unknown “Disease X” epidemic by convening more than 300 global scientists to draw evidence from more than.
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Researchers find key cause of Type 2 diabetes and how to delay its progress
Researchers have found a potential way to slow down the decline in beta-cell function in Type 2 Diabetes
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Swedish researchers find possible biomarker for Covid-19
Swedish researchers have found a potential biomarker for severe Covid-19 disease that has claimed the lives of more than 6.5 million people globally.
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Holmes of Theranos to serve 11 years for scamming investors
Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos to serve 11 years in prison for scamming investors into investing in her startup
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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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Sperm counts register a global decline: Study finds
Sperm counts globally are falling and reflect a global crisis related to the modern environment and lifestyles, according to a study.
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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 panel reviews accuracy of oximeters and suggests improvements
Pulse oximeter are known to give inaccurate readings of people of colour and FDA has suggested stricter regulations for device testings
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Paracetamols can induce risky behaviour
Paracetamol increases risk-taking behaviour and blunts anxiety in some, according to a study