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India's Mankind Pharma to buy Bharat Serums in a $1.6 billion deal
The deal will give Mankind, the maker of Manforce condoms and one of India's largest pharmaceutical companies, access to Bharat Serums' products targeting women's health and fertility treatments. "We believe the women's health and fertility segment has massive opportunity along with strong growth visibility globally," Mankind Pharma Managing Director Rajeev Juneja said in a statement. In the financial year ended March, Bharat Serums recorded revenue of 17.23 billion rupees, up 20% from the pre
1 min read - BusinessReuters
EssilorLuxottica CEO says Meta would be welcome as shareholder
The head of eyewear company EssilorLuxottica said he would welcome Meta as a shareholder after media reports that the U.S. tech company planned to take a small stake in the group. Speaking in a post-earnings call, CEO Francesco Milleri said he had been informed of the potential Meta investment but added that the Ray-Ban maker did not plan a capital increase in order to bring Meta on board. "We have no plan for a capital increase dedicated to Meta," he added, saying any share purchase would hav
1 min read - USUSA TODAY
Lawsuit against Texas officials for jailing woman who self-induced abortion can continue
The judge rejected a motion to throw out a lawsuit against Texas officials who indicted a woman jailed for self-inducing an abortion.
3 min read - USThe New York Times
Kids? A Growing Number of Americans Say, ‘No, Thanks.’
When Jurnee McKay, 25, imagines having children, a series of scary scenarios pop into her mind: the “horrors” of childbirth, risks associated with pregnancy, a flighty potential partner, exorbitant child care costs. Abortion care restrictions are also on her list of fears. So McKay, a nursing student in Orlando, Florida, decided to eliminate the possibility of an accidental pregnancy. But the first doctor she consulted refused to remove her fallopian tubes, she said, insisting that she might cha
6 min read - USAssociated Press
Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee at a hearing on Sept. 12. De la Torre had declined a June 25 invitation to testify by committee Chair Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, the committee's top Republican.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
How I Broke the "I Feel Ugly" Negative Self-Talk Cycle
The first step? Bye, bye Instagram
8 min read - LifestyleAssociated Press
Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
As much of the world swelters, it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to remember that if it’s hot outside for you, it’s even hotter for your pets,” says Dr. Sandra Faeh, American Veterinary Medical Association president.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain
A pain management specialist explains some of the new developments in pain treatment and why there’s hope for patients with chronic pain.
6 min read - HealthThe Conversation
ADHD brains present unique challenges, but the condition is highly treatable − a primary care nurse practitioner with ADHD explains the science
Navigating life with ADHD or as a parent of a child with ADHD can be stressful. But as researchers learn more about the uniqueness of brains with ADHD, they are also gleaning insight into treatments.
7 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Pesticides are potentially as bad as smoking for raising the risks of certain cancers. Here's how to reduce your exposure.
Simple steps like washing your produce can help to minimize your risks from potentially carcinogenic pesticides, experts say.
4 min read - HealthReuters
Explainer-How does extreme heat affect medicines and those taking them?
The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have become more common due to climate change, conditions that can alter medications and their effects on patients taking them. Medications for common conditions can increase patients' sensitivity to heat by impairing the body's response to high temperatures, including the ability to sweat and the rate of blood flow. Heat waves also increase the risk of deterioration for nearly all medications, whether capsules, spra
3 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Chronic pain: emerging treatment options for patients after the opiod crisis – podcast
Chronic pain expert Rachael Rzasa Lynn explains the latest developments in chronic pain treatment on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Young men are chewing extra-hard gum for a more chiseled look. Docs warn against trend.
Using these direct-to-consumer products that claim to create a more chiseled facial structure could lead to 'irreversible consequences,' experts say.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
AstraZeneca raises profit outlook on strong medicines demand
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca raised its full year sales and profit forecast on Thursday after beating analyst expectations for second-quarter revenue on strong demand for its cancer, rare disease and heart disease medicines. Sales in AstraZeneca's top business, oncology, grew 19% at constant currency rates to $5.33 billion and accounted for 41% of the total, while its rare disease and heart and kidney disease divisions also each raked in double-digit growth.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Sanofi lifts 2024 profit forecast on strength in Dupixent, new products
(Reuters) -Sanofi on Thursday raised its full-year profit outlook after strong demand for blockbuster asthma drug Dupixent and better-than-expected sales of new launches helped its second-quarter results beat estimates. The French drugmaker forecast 2024 earnings per share would remain stable versus 2023 levels, an improvement on its previous expectation of a low single-digit percentage fall, at constant currency exchange rates. Peers AstraZeneca and Roche also lifted their profit forecasts on
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Swiss pharma firm Lonza's profit falls less than feared, shares rise
(Reuters) -Swiss contract drug manufacturer Lonza reported a smaller-than-expected decline in first-half profit on Thursday, as a strong performance in its core Biologics unit partly offset weak demand for capsules. Analysts at J.P. Morgan said the results may imply an upside potential to the annual core earnings margin guidance, and therefore expect shares to outperform. Lonza's Biologics unit produces monoclonal antibodies and drug conjugates, and comprises approximately 45% of its annual sa
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Judge's ruling temporarily allows for unlicensed Native Hawaiian midwifery
A Hawaii judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law requiring the licensing of practitioners and teachers of traditional Native Hawaiian midwifery while a lawsuit seeking to overturn the statute wends its way through the courts. Lawmakers enacted the midwife licensure law, which asserted that the “improper practice of midwifery poses a significant risk of harm to the mother or newborn, and may result in death,” in 2019.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
How much protein does your body need? It’s a bit complicated. Our guide can help.
Your protein needs change as you age. Here's how to make sure you're getting the right amount.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Lance Bass didn’t know that type 1.5 diabetes existed, until he was diagnosed with it. Here are 6 things he’s learned since.
The 45-year-old pop star and father says that he was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years prior.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Health
What's This White Rash on My Skin?
A white rash on your skin in dot, splotchy, or spot patterns could be tinea versicolor, vitiligo, or a sun reaction. Find a list of causes here.
15 min read - USAssociated Press
Texas woman's lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton denied a motion by prosecutors and the sheriff to dismiss the lawsuit during a hearing in the border city of McAllen. Lizelle Gonzalez, who spent two nights in jail on the murder
2 min read - USCBS News
Trump rally shooting victim released from hospital
One of the men who was shot at Donald Trump's rally in Butler County was released from the hospital.
1 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Having more arm and belly fat is linked to an increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's, a new study finds. Is there anything you can do about it?
High levels of fat in certain areas may indicate inflammation and cardiovascular disease risks.
5 min read - HealthNBC News
Mushroom edibles are rising in popularity. It's hard to say what's in them.
Mushroom edibles are soaring in popularity across the U.S., claiming to offer a variety of mind-altering experiences, from the mild — a boost in focus from a “microdose” — to psychedelic trips.
6 min read - ScienceThe New York Times
A Disease That Makes Children Age Rapidly Gets Closer to a Cure
A cure for an ultrarare disease, progeria, could be on the horizon. The disease speeds up aging in children and dramatically shortens their lives. But, until recently, there was no path toward a highly effective treatment. Now, a small group of academics and government scientists, including Dr. Francis Collins, a former director of the National Institutes of Health, is working with no expectation of financial gain to halt progeria in its tracks with an innovative gene editing technique. If gene
7 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Monday was the hottest day ever on Earth. Here are the heat illness symptoms you should watch for.
What's the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke — and how can you prevent them? Experts share how to stay safe during extreme heat.
8 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Can Nonstick Pans Make You Sick?
Polymer fume fever, also known as "Teflon flu," is a rare illness caused by breathing in toxic fumes released from nonstick coating on pans.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Does Electrolyte Gum Work?
Trendy electrolyte gums may contain some electrolytes, but experts say they won't keep you hydrated.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Summer colds and flu are more common than you think. Here's how to tell if you have one — and how to treat it.
Colds, influenza and COVID-19 don’t just disappear when the weather warms up. Here's what to know about summertime sickness.
5 min read - USWashington Post
‘I thought it was safe’: Why lawsuits are mounting over this chemical linked to cancer
A knock on the door forced Cathy Flint to her feet. It had been five years since her diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a cancer that has left her with bones protruding from her neck and down her spine, bone damage and hunched shoulders. On that day in spring 2023, her neighbor stood in her doorway with a letter.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. It was a questionnaire from environmental lawyers asking residents in her Charl
7 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Is Extreme Heat Helping to Spread Bird Flu?
Public health officials say that extreme heat may play a role in the spread of bird flu. Here's how.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Floods and climate change blamed for surge in dengue in the Emirates as WHO warns of global spike
Since the United Arab Emirates witnessed its heaviest recorded rainfall ever three months ago, the desert nation has issued a multitude of warnings about dengue which, activists say, has surged and struck hardest among the vast populations of laborers. The tropical disease, spread by mosquitos, has witnessed a worldwide spike. The World Health Organization declared it an emergency in December as cases have globally increased tenfold over the last generation.
5 min read - LifestyleAssociated Press
New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit
Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, urges people to think broadly: “A lot of people imagine over the years stuffing envelopes,” he says. “You want an organization that’s going to utilize you, your skills, your talents well," says Karmit Bulman, who leads that Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement. You might look online at organizations like VolunteerMatch.org and state-run volunteer centers.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does
After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support groups every other week for the National Mental Health Alliance, an organization for relatives of people with mental illness. The experience keeps him active, but just as important, he said, it has led to new friendships and a sense of purpose he never expected in retirement.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
How to Increase Lung Capacity Using Breathing Exercises
You can learn how to increase lung capacity using simple breathing exercises, like diaphragmatic breathing. Here’s everything you need to know.
7 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Comparing Inflectra (Infliximab-Dyyb) vs. Remicade (Infliximab)
Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb) is a biosimilar to Remicade (infliximab). Learn more about how these drugs are similar and different.
8 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
What do genes have to do with psychology? They likely influence your behavior more than you realize
Human psychology is influenced by a complex network of genes and environmental factors. Studying how and when genes fail to cooperate could broaden our understanding of behavior.
6 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment
The wounds contain black and yellow dead tissue and tunnel deep into the skin. Deep stigma around them can make getting treatment difficult.
7 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Cancer costs for Americans with private health insurance rose after the ACA rollout and fell for those with Medicaid
When patients spend large sums on their cancer care, it can be hard for them to afford basics such as food and housing.
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Pfizer's gene therapy cuts hemophilia A bleeding rate in late-stage trial
The data takes Pfizer one step closer to securing U.S. regulatory approval for a second gene therapy to treat hemophilia. Pfizer had received the Food and Drug Administration's nod for Beqvez as a one-time gene therapy for hemophilia B, a less common type of the disorder, in April.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Thermo Fisher lifts profit forecast as biotech demand shows signs of improvement
Contract drug manufacturers witnessed cut back on spending by their biotech clients in 2023 amid rising interest rates. The public funding environment for early-stage biotechs is expected to improve in the second half of this year, on hopes of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserves in September. Thermo Fisher now expects annual profit in a range of $21.29 to $22.07 per share, compared with previous forecast of $21.14 to $22.02 per share.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Biogen and Sage to scrap neurological disorder drug development after trial failure
Shares of Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Sage Therapeutics slumped 27% in premarket trading. The setback is the latest after Sage and partner Biogen's pill, Zurzuvae, could not secure the U.S. health regulator's nod for treating clinical depression, a much larger market, while it was approved as a treatment for postpartum depression. The key question is whether Zurzuvae is enough to keep the Biogen partnership, said Mizuho analyst Uy Ear.
1 min read - LifestyleUSA TODAY
How to remove a ticks: Here's what to do about a bite (for dogs and humans)
Ticks can pass more 14 illnesses to humans, including Lyme disease. Here's the right way to remove a tick from your skin or clothes using tweezers.
4 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Lead paint is just the beginning: Poisoning danger lurks in pantry, toys
Recent investigations of lead poisoning from household items show risks loom. But parents can avoid contaminated products and get their kids tested.
5 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
The oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA is 72. She avoids cheese and processed meat — but loves a good steak.
The retired teacher and grandmother also lifts weights three times a week, and does cardio on the other days.
4 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'
Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday. There were no infections in the young women and girls that got the shots in a study of about 5,000 in South Africa and Uganda, researchers reported.
5 min read - USNBC News
Tuberculosis patient in Washington who was arrested for refusing treatment is finally cured
A Washington state woman who got tuberculosis and was arrested after refusing to isolate or take medication has been cured, health officials announced.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
'Super-gonorrhea’'is rare. But the STI is smart — and doctors are concerned.
Where did antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea come from and what can you do to protect yourself? Here’s what experts say.
5 min read - USReuters
Colorado ramps up bird flu response, requires milk testing
Colorado began requiring dairies to test milk supplies for bird flu every week, the state's veterinarian told Reuters on Tuesday, as a federal team arrived to help investigate an escalating outbreak in cows that has spread to chickens and people. The state's new mandate aims to identify additional farms that could be infected and spread the disease to other dairies or poultry flocks, after the largest cluster of human cases to date in the United States occurred on a Colorado farm this month. B
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