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Moderna’s Updated Covid Vaccine Is Effective Against Pirola Variant—As Concern Over New Strain Grows
Experts are worried the highly mutated variant, a relative of omicron formally called BA.2.86, could trigger a new wave of cases.
Cancer Is On The Rise Among Younger People—But Scientists Don’t Know Why
The number of early-onset cancers has increased nearly 80% over the past three decades, researchers found.
Jill Biden Tests Positive For Covid As President Prepares For G20 Trip
The first lady is experiencing “mild symptoms” and staying at home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Launches In U.K. As Shares Of Drugmaker Novo Nordisk Hit New Peak
In August, Novo Nordisk’s CEO said it could “take quite some years” for the company to meet soaring demand for the popular drug.
Live Worm Found In Woman’s Brain Is Rare—But Common Deadly Parasites Already Plague Billions Of People
Though often preventable and easily treated, researchers estimate more than 2.35 billion people are living with parasitic infections worldwide and they are a major source of ill health, disability and death globally.
Are Bacteria The New Ozempic? Research Finds Promising Gut Microbe That Could Help Fight Obesity
Researchers used the bacteria to help obese mice lose weight, lower blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance.
Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Will Launch In More Countries Despite Ongoing Struggles Over Stellar Demand, CEO Says
Novo Nordisk’s CEO said it could “take quite some years” for the company to meet soaring demand for the popular drug.
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine For Kids—Given To Pregnant Moms—Here’s What To Know
RSV infects nearly every child by the time they reach 2 and can cause serious, potentially fatal, illness.
Scientists Uncover Thousands Of Genes Linked To Brain Size And Shape—Here’s Why It Matters
Researcher Varun Warrier said the findings could potentially lead “to better treatment and support” for people with a host of psychiatric and neurological conditions.
Cat Coronavirus Outbreak: Thousands Of Felines Die In Cyprus As Vets Turn To Human Drug For Treatment
An animal activist group estimates the virus has killed some 300,000 cats since January.
