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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 death in 24%.

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Antibodies to target a hard-to-spot region or the “dark side” of the influenza virus were discovered by researchers, and may pave new vaccines and therapies to fight the disease.
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Antibody discovery may aid new vaccines, therapies to fight influenza

HQ Team March 3, 2024: Antibodies to target a hard-to-spot region or the “dark side” of the influenza virus were discovered by researchers,.

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Women stand to benefit more than men when they indulge in physical activities as it lowers the risk of premature death or fatal cardiovascular events, according to a study conducted by the US-based National Institutes of Health.
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Exercises help women more than men, cut risk of premature death

HQ Team February 21, 2024: Women stand to benefit more than men when they indulge in physical activities as it lowers the risk.

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US researchers have identified 275 million unreported genetic variants in a quarter of a million volunteers that may help understand genetic influences on health and diseases.
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US researchers spot 275m new genetic variants, may help treat diseases

HQ Team February 20, 2024: US researchers have identified 275 million unreported genetic variants in a quarter of a million volunteers that may.

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A new vaccine to aid the human body's white cells to fight HIV infection may hold the key to protect people from acquiring the virus, according to a National Institute of Allergic and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) study.
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New HIV vaccine must aid human white cells to ward off virus: NIAID

HQ Team December 15, 2023: A new vaccine to aid the human body’s white cells to fight HIV infection may hold the key.

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The USFDA plans to revoke a regulation authorising the use of brominated vegetable oil in food as it considers it no longer safe, following studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health.
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US regulator may ban brominated vegetable oil in food products

HQ Team November 6, 2023: The USFDA plans to revoke a regulation authorising the use of brominated vegetable oil in food as it.

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A total of 770,875,433 (770.8 million) people globally have been infected by the coronavirus as of September 27 and 6,959,316 died due to the disease, according to the WHO.
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COVID-19 global death toll nears seven million, WHO says ‘still a threat’ 

HQ Team October 2, 2023: A total of 770,875,433 (770.8 million) people globally have been infected by the coronavirus as of September 27.

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The US medical research agency has opened enrollment for the second stage of trials to evaluate about four treatments for long-Covid-19 and plans another seven treatment tests in the near future.
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Enrollment for test trials to find long Covid-19 treatment starts in US

HQ Team August 1, 2023: The US medical research agency has opened enrollment for the second stage of trials to evaluate about four treatments.

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Eli Lilly and Company will acquire Dice Therapeutics for $2.4 billion to expand its immunology business, according to an online statement.
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Eli Lilly to acquire Dice Therapeutics by third quarter for $2.4 billion 

HQ Team June 20, 2023: Eli Lilly and Company will acquire Dice Therapeutics for $2.4 billion to expand its immunology business, according to an.

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Human trials to stop radioactive contaminants begin
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Human trials to stop radioactive contaminants in body begin

HQ Team May 17, 2023: The first trial on humans of an experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants from inside the body.

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