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BREAKTHROUGH: First-ever successful dengue fever pill may save millions of lives

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An assistant holds a test tube with an Aedes aegypti mosquito at the CNEA (National Atomic Energy Commission), in Ezeiza, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina April 12, 2023.—Reuters  Johnson & Johnson has reported promising results from a small human challenge trial of their pill for dengue fever. Dengue is a growing disease threat…

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Want a bit more sleep? Hitting that snooze button isn’t always bad, study finds

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The snooze button has gotten a bad rap over the years — but a new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that snoozing doesn’t always mean losing. Researchers from Stockholm University in Sweden found that stealing that extra few minutes of sleep could actually support the waking process. Participants were evaluated in…

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Many are betting Ozempic will reduce the need for knee surgery. What it means if they’re wrong

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Medical device stocks of all kinds were pummeled over the past week as investors tried to calculate the ripple effects of new weight loss drugs. It wasn’t the first rout in the sector — the pressure has persisted for several months. The fear has been that whenever you have a large group of consumers changing…

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FDA bans sale of popular Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it was banning the sale of Reynolds American Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, saying the risk to kids outweighs any benefit to adult smokers.  The FDA said its ban includes three menthol-flavored and three mixed berry-flavored products, each offered in three different nicotine strengths. The agency is…

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WHO recommends new, cheaper malaria vaccine for children – SUCH TV

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended an affordable, mass-produced malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford, in a major development against the life-threatening disease spread to humans by some mosquitoes. Malaria, a major global health issue, primarily affects babies and infants and has been a significant problem for over a century. However, agreements…

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Hair Care Routine: 7 Effective Ways To Maintain Healthy Hair

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Having luscious and healthy hair is a goal for many, but it requires consistent care and attention. Maintaining healthy hair requires a combination of proper washing techniques, conditioning, and a balanced lifestyle. By following these seven tips, you can achieve and maintain the luscious locks you desire.  Here are seven proven ways to take…

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A New Way to Prevent S.T.I.s: A Pill After Sex

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Why It Matters: Rates of S.T.I.s are skyrocketing. In 2021, there were 1.6 million cases of chlamydia, more than 700,000 cases of gonorrhea and nearly 177,000 cases of syphilis in the United States, together tallying up to $1.1 billion in direct medical costs. (Rates of babies born with syphilis also soared that year, with nearly…

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Tech meets wellness: Fawad Khan shares | The Express Tribune

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Get to know the nation’s heartthrob, Fawad Khan, as he shares stories about his childhood, teenage years, the unexpected twist when diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 17, and the transformative role Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre system played in his life. 1. Interviewer: Childhood memories are usually sweet. But when you are Fawad…

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Weight loss ‘miracle’ drugs Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro linked to suicidal thoughts: reports

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More than half of the cases saw such thoughts shortly after starting or increasing the drug, but they often ceased when discontinuing or lowering the dose — AFP/Files Dawn Heidlebaugh, who experienced distressing side effects while using Ozempic, a drug for diabetes and obesity, along with four others shared their struggles with Reuters, all reporting…

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