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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European body to teach medical students health risks from climate change
Twenty-four European universities have formed a network to impart skills to 10,000 medical students across undergraduate degree programmes to address current and future.
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Coronary drug-eluting stent market to grow 4% in India till 2033: Report
India’s coronary drug-eluting stent market may grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4% until 2033 on the back of a rise.
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Opinion: Casual mental health words spicing up normal chats not justifiable
By Aparna S October 16, 2024: Is it okay to use mental health words casually in everyday conversations? If you believe that this.
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Understanding dementia: signs and care strategies for loved ones
Alvina Miller October 15, 2024: Finding out that you or someone close to you might have dementia can be really upsetting. But learning.
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Breakthrough treatment may end insulin use in type 2 diabetic patients
HQ Team October 15, 2024: A recent study presented at the United European Gastroenterology Week congress in Vienna unveiled a procedure that could.
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Danish study reveals half of patients with sepsis die within two years
HQ Team October 15, 2024: Severe sepsis and septic shock are major causes of mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. According to.
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New CAR T-cell therapy offers hope for children with aggressive blood cancer
HQ Team October 14, 2024: Children with aggressive blood cancer may soon have access to a new treatment, CAR T-cell therapy, targeting T-cell.
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Lundbeck targets epileptic drug, to buy Longboard for $2.6 billion
H. Lundbeck A/S, a Danish drugmaker, plans to acquire California, US-based Longboard Pharmaceuticals for $2.6 billion, giving it access to a late-stage drug.
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Pandemic threat looms, nations unprepared to handle crisis: WHO
Seventeen dangerous disease outbreaks, such as the Marburg virus and the latest strain of avian influenza this year, have increased the likelihood of.
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`Toothbrushes, showerheads nurture human-friendly bacteria’
Microbiologists at Northwestern University have found toothbrushes and showerheads were teeming with diverse viruses not seen so far — and they don’t target.