How much progress has been made against Alzheimer’s disease?
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease -- but questions remain about their effectiveness.
AI tech ‘revolutionising’ stroke treatment in England
An artificial intelligence tool which quickly analyses brain scans of stroke patients has helped boost chances of full recovery since being launched across England, the public health service said on Tuesday.
Matcha: the Japanese tea taking over the world
Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.
The new generation of blockbuster weight-loss drugs, explained
A new generation of weight-loss drugs has proven remarkably effective, hugely popular and massively lucrative in the last few years, though they do have some drawbacks.
Pfizer going ‘all in’ on obesity drug development, CEO Bourla says
-U.S. drugmaker Pfizer is going “all in” to develop its experimental obesity drug and has been recruiting more experts in that area, Chief Exeuctive Officer Albert Bourla said at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Monday.
Russia’s Personalized Cancer Vaccine Ready for 2025
Russia is set to roll out a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, available for free starting in 2025. The vaccine aims to suppress tumor growth and prevent disease spread, offering a breakthrough in individual cancer therapy.
Heat, air pollution, disease: How climate change affects health
"Climate change is making us sick, and urgent action is a matter of life and death," the World Health Organization warned this week.
Cancer ‘is our new Covid’ – Pfizer CEO
American drug manufacturer Pfizer has its sights set on the cancer treatment market now that the Covid-19 pandemic is over and global demand for...
Trump reveals stance on abortion
The Republican presidential candidate has avoided making a federal policy pledge on the contentious issue
Viagra may prevent Alzheimer’s – study
The erectile dysfunction drug could ward off cognitive decline, new research suggests
New COVID Variant at Peak: What You Need to Know
Navigating the Rise of JN.1: Unraveling the Dynamics of the Latest COVID-19 Variant Amidst Holiday Concerns.
Antiviral Pill Offers New Hope Against Dengue Fever
Ensuring access to the potential breakthrough, especially in countries where dengue is prevalent, is a challenge that requires consideration.