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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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A diet rich in high-calcium foods can help your body build strong bones and stave off osteoporosis. 💪 Osteoporosis Super-Foods for Strong Bones
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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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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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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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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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The Connection Between COVID-19 and Blood Clots: COVID-19 appears to increase the risk of blood clots, particularly if you’re hospitalized or have chronic health ...
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The Connection Between COVID-19 and Blood Clots
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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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WHO commends malaria vaccine roll-out in three more African countries: “Today’s launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the ...
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WHO commends malaria vaccine roll-out in three more African countries
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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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
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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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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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Are You Getting Enough Magnesium for Your Health?: You need magnesium to keep your heart healthy, bones strong, and blood sugar stable. WebMD explains how half ...
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Are You Getting Enough Magnesium for Your Health?
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Stay healthy: 🔵 Limit the amount of your food portions 🔵 Use a small plate to limit your food intake
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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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‘I would not be alive’: anger at Sunak plan to strip GPs of sicknote powers: Doctors’ ability to sign people off work is crucial, say readers ...
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‘I would not be alive’: anger at Sunak plan to strip GPs of sicknote ...
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Is Nighttime the Best Time for Exercise?: The timing of moderate to vigorous physical activity was associated with a lower risk for mortality and CVD in adults ...
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Is Nighttime the Best Time for Exercise?
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Authorities suspect rabies: Wolf runs after cyclist on country road: Drivers make a disturbing observation on a country road in Romania: a wolf is walking on the ...
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Authorities suspect rabies: Wolf runs after cyclist on country road
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Let’s celebrate science. Let’s champion solidarity. Let’s promote solutions. Global immunization programmes have succeeded when governments, aid agencies ... Show more
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Prince William shares Charlotte's favourite joke during school visit: The Prince of Wales dropped in to St Michael's Church of England High School in Rowley ...
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Quick Glance: Prince William Shares Charlotte's Favorite Joke at School Visit
  • Prince William visited a high school to gain insight into the mental health support provided to students after being personally invited by a twelve-year-old.

  • During his interaction with the students, William shared Princess Charlotte’s preferred joke.

  • Freddie, the inviting student, briefed William on the school's ongoing efforts and projects.

  • During his visit today, William engaged with the student council representatives to explore their diverse initiatives.
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Biden appears in live interview with Howard Stern: President Joe Biden appeared on a live radio broadcast with interviewer Howard Stern on Friday ...
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Biden appears in live interview with Howard Stern
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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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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
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Celiac Disease: No-Biopsy Diagnosis Appears Effective in Select Adult Patients: Growing evidence suggests invasive procedures may not be needed to confirm a ...
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Celiac Disease: No-Biopsy Diagnosis Appears Effective in Select Adult ...