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FDA approves Pfizer’s first gene therapy for rare inherited bleeding disorder : The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Pfizer’s treatment for a ...
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Quick Glance: FDA approves Pfizer’s gene therapy for hemophilia B
  • The FDA has approved Pfizer's first gene therapy drug for a rare inherited bleeding disorder.

  • Beqvez, a unique gene therapy drug by Pfizer, has been approved for adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B.

  • The drug enables patients to produce Factor IX themselves to prevent and control bleeding.

  • Pfizer is competing with a similar treatment from CSL Behring and planning more gene therapies for various genetic disorders.
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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a condition that can strike out of the blue and cause muscles on one side ... Show more

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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’
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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?: H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated ...
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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
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New drug which could 'cure cancer' tested on melanoma patient from Stevenage: Steve Young, 52, from Stevenage, joined a clinical trial after being diagnosed with ...
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Quick Glance: Innovative Cancer Treatment Tested on Melanoma Patient
  • A music teacher with melanoma is among the first to receive a new anti-cancer treatment that shows potential for curing the disease.

  • The personalized mRNA cancer jab instructs the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells, with promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.

  • Conducted by University College London Hospitals, the trial aims to cure melanoma patients and explore its effectiveness in other cancer types.

  • The therapy, tailored to each patient's tumor, marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment, with a global trial expanding to recruit 1,100 participants.
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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are ...
Quick Glance: Unanswered Inquiries Regarding Advancing Avian Flu in U.S. Cows
  • The advancing spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle continues to raise numerous questions. Scientists emphasize the minimal risk to humans, but uncertainties persist regarding the dissemination and impact of the virus.

  • Despite confirming the virus in nine states and over 30 herds, the actual scope of spread remains ambiguous due to insufficient testing.

  • Researchers express concerns about potential public health implications, the infectivity of the virus in milk, and its transmission. Only one human infection has been officially recorded amid the ongoing outbreak.

  • Experts hold differing views on the human risks as the virus persists among cows. The mutation possibility poses a potential threat to human health.
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A tornado has ploughed through the northwest of Nebraska, demolishing hundreds of homes and businesses, with the monster twister triggering an emergency ... Show more

Midwest tornadoes cause severe damage in Omaha suburbs
Quick Glance: Devastating Tornado Hits Nebraska, Causes Major Damage in Omaha
  • A whirlwind tore through the suburban region of Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, causing significant damage to numerous houses and other structures as it swept across vast stretches of farmland and residential areas.

  • Nebraska experienced several tornadoes, with the most destructive storm shifting from a predominantly rural area to the suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city with a population of 485,000.

  • According to Police Lt. Neal Bonacci, hundreds of houses in Omaha were impacted by the tornado, particularly in the Elkhorn area in the western part of the city.
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Is managing meds for a loved one stressing you out? You're not alone. Over 20% of Americans care for someone with a chronic illness or disability or who is ... Show more

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White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule: The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against ...
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White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump ...
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Delta Wave Sleep Disruption Linked to Increased CV Risk: Delta wave activity disruption during sleep may be a useful metric to identify those at an increased ...
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Delta Wave Sleep Disruption Linked to Increased CV Risk
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Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62: They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody ...
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Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62
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Your brain needs a rest now and then. A little downtime is important for your brain health. Research has found that taking breaks can improve your mood ... Show more
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Biden administration reinstates LGBTQ+ protections in health care: Biden administration reinstates federal health care protections for LGBTQ+ patients that had ...
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Biden administration reinstates LGBTQ+ protections in health care
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Bird flu: 1 in 5 samples of pasteurized milk contained virus fragments, FDA finds
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Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
  • FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.

  • Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.

  • Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.

  • Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
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Biden administration delays proposed ban on menthol cigarettes: A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes in the US “will take significantly more time ...
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Biden administration delays proposed ban on menthol cigarettes
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
  • The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.

  • In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'

  • According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.

  • A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
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Spouse’s stroke could boost partner’s depression risk, study suggests: Those whose spouses had a stroke or heart failure were at higher risk than those whose ...
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Spouse’s stroke could boost partner’s depression risk, study suggests
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Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left: When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year ...
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Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
  • Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.

  • Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.

  • Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.

  • Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
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Baby saved from dead mother's womb after airstrike in Gaza dies: Sabreen Jouda's father and four-year-old sister were also killed.
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Baby saved from dead mother's womb after airstrike in Gaza dies
Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
  • A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.

  • Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.

  • Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.

  • More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
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This is the moment when Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir was involved in a car accident in Ramla, near Tel Aviv ... Show more
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“In the past, I always thought I was a weak and fragile person; that I wouldn’t survive certain situations. But I did. And now there are less things I fear ... Show more
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It was the news that every expectant mother dreads. Twelve weeks pregnant with her second child, Jennifer Adkins learned her developing fetus had Turner ... Show more

Mother describes leaving Idaho for abortion as Supreme Court considers state's ban
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Boy dies after car crash with parked truck and trailer : He suffered critical injuries and was taken to Westmead Children's Hospital ...
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Boy dies after car crash with parked truck and trailer
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AstraZeneca leaps after smashing first-quarter forecasts: AstraZeneca sailed past market expectations for quarterly revenue and profit on Thursday ...
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AstraZeneca leaps after smashing first-quarter forecasts