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‘Accelerated approval’ for Alzheimer’s treatment to help millions globally

The treatment can be used by patients who are at the early stages of the disease that impacts millions globally. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a…

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These dry shampoo products are being recalled globally for cancer-causing chemicals

Due to benzene contamination, famous aerosol dry shampoo brands like Dove and Suave have been recalled by Unilever in Canada and the United States. Some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and…

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Pfizer oral pill gets US green light for at-home use

Trials show the oral drug is effective in preventing deaths and hospitalisations in high-risk patients. The US Food and Agriculture Administration (FDA) approved the first oral pill against Covid-19 to…

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Pfizer steps towards third Covid-19 booster shot

The pharmaceutical giants have submitted early stage clinical trial data to the FDA to seek authorisation for Covid-19 booster shots. With the constant mutation of the coronavirus into different, deadlier…

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The controversy behind the new FDA-approved ‘historic’ Alzheimer’s drug

The new FDA approved drug Aducanumab, used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, has caused a divide among health experts. Aducanumab, a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease, was approved by the US’s…

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Moderna Covid-19 vaccine ‘safe for children as young as 12’

Moderna has revealed that its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children as young at 12 years old. Pharmaceutical company Moderna has confirmed that its Covid-19 vaccine is safe…

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