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US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (376+ words) May 26 (Reuters) " Advisers to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration will discuss whether COVID-19 vaccines should be updated to target the latest circulating XFG subvariant for the 2026-27 immunization campaign, "according to documents filed on Tuesday. While COVID variants continue to "be…...
Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (204+ words) DHAKA, May 23 (Reuters) " At least 86 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh this year, and "another 426 with symptoms consistent with "the disease, health officials said on Saturday, as the country battles one of its worst outbreaks in decades....
Novo Nordisk uses AI to fast-track drug launches, expand India role
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (403+ words) By Rishika Sadam and Mrinalika Roy BENGALURU, May 22 (Reuters) " Novo Nordisk is aiming to slash the time it takes to bring new drugs to market by up to two-thirds using AI, a top executive "said, as the Danish drugmaker looks…...
WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to ‘very high’ at national level
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (60+ words) By Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo "to "very high". The strain,…...
EU regulator backs approval for Astra Zeneca's experimental breast cancer pill
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) By Bhanvi Satija and Ankita Bora May 22 (Reuters) " A European Medicines Agency committee on Friday backed approval for Astra Zeneca's experimental breast cancer pill, camizestrant, differing from a U. S. regulatory "panel's opinion about the drug. The positive opinion comes weeks "after…...
Outside Cannes, stars shine for AIDS research at amf AR Gala hosted by Geena Davis
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (342+ words) ANTIBES, France, May 21 (Reuters) " Celebrities including Rami Malek, Eva Longoria and Lizzo gathered on the grounds of the immaculate Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on Thursday evening for the "amf AR Gala to raise money for HIV/AIDS research. Oscar winner "Geena…...
Rural Health Transformation Initiative money begins to flow in SD
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (99+ words) KELO-AM Rural Health Transformation Initiative money begins to flow in SD PIERRE, SD (KELO. com) " The first contracts for South Dakota's share of the Rural Health Transformation initiative go to consultants in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Pierre. The state…...
Moderna, Merck cancer combo cuts melanoma spread risk at five years
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (292+ words) May 21 (Reuters) " Moderna and Merck's combination therapy for skin cancer helped reduce risk of cancer spreading to another part of the body by "59% after five years of follow-up, data from "a mid-stage trial showed Thursday. The study tested Moderna's experimental…...
Lower cost Novo, Lilly weight-loss pills draw patients from compounded drugs, doctors say
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (967+ words) By Bhanvi Satija and Chris Prentice LONDON/NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) " Lower prices for weight-loss pills from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are prompting patients to switch from compounded medications to branded Wegovy and Foundayo, according to Reuters interviews with…...
Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (118+ words) By Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The acting director of the U. S. NIH's infectious disease institute has stepped down, two Democratic senators said on Thursday during a Senate hearing, even as the United States sc. .....