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Americans to get free COVID-19 test

September 27, 2023
Every U.S. household can place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home.

Japan approves its first Alzheimer's drug

September 26, 2023
Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s disease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies.

Aerobic and strength exercise can support better brain health in your 80s and 90s

September 26, 2023
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who are either sedentary or participate only in aerobic exercise.

Rhode Island suicide and crisis line calls increase by more than 50% since 988 launch

September 26, 2023
Governor Dan McKee announced that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered more than 6,000 calls during its first year of operation in Rhode Island, significantly increasing the number of people being connected to mental health resources even as the state continued to have one of the highest local answer rates in the nation.

Pakistan bans Roche cancer drug pending probe into patients' blindness

September 25, 2023
Pakistan\'s drug regulator said on Monday it had temporarily banned the use of a cancer medication distributed by Roche pending an investigation as 12 patients went blind after being injected with the drug.

Cambodia confirms first case of Zika infection since 2016

September 25, 2023
Cambodia on Sunday confirmed its first case of the Zika virus since 2016, the country\'s Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a press statement.

European Commission approves Menarini Group's ORSERDU (elacestrant)

September 22, 2023
European Commission approves Menarini Group\'s ORSERDU (Elacestrant) for the treatment of patients with ER+, HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with an activating ESR1 mutation.

Study finds wrist temperature linked with future risk of disease

September 22, 2023
Continuous wrist temperature monitoring can uncover insights into the potential for future disease risk for ailments like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, kidney failure, and more.

Almost everyone in Europe breathing toxic air

September 21, 2023
Europe is facing a severe public health crisis, with almost everyone across the continent living in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution, an investigation by the Guardian has found.

Clinical trial of HIV vaccine begins in U.S. and South Africa

September 21, 2023
A trial of a preventive HIV vaccine candidate has begun enrollment in the United States and South Africa.

Wild poliovirus detected from environmental samples in Pakistan

September 21, 2023
Two sewage samples collected from different parts of Pakistan have tested positive for wild poliovirus, the Pakistani health ministry said Wednesday night.

BioNTech and CEPI to develop mRNA based vaccine for mpox prevention

September 21, 2023
BioNTech SE and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) announced a strategic partnership to advance mRNA-based vaccine candidates with the development of BNT166 for the prevention of mpox (formerly monkeypox, caused by a member of the Orthopoxvirus viral family), an infectious disease that can lead to severe, life-threatening complications.
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