Cystic fibrosis: The miracle drugs priced out of reach

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. A record more than 4 million cases have been reported throughout the Americas and Caribbean…

What is type 1 diabetes and what causes it? Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age, although the condition usually develops in children, teenagers, and young adults. Some people are more likely to develop this type of diabetes if other people in their family have the condition, or if they were exposed to an…

Thanks to its weight loss drug, Novo Nordisk briefly became Europe’s most valuable firm in 2023.

Lizzo Responds To Anti-Fat Tweets Pop singing sensation, Lizzo, has responded to the onslaught of anti-fat comments she receives on a daily basis. In a series of now-private tweets, Lizzo replied, yet again, to the discourse surrounding her body. Particularly, she addressed this tweet: “I JUST logged onto this app and this is the type…

The UK should have prepared to test and isolate more, the ex-health secretary tells the Covid inquiry.

Dame Sally Davies apologises to bereaved families and says the UK was poorly prepared for the pandemic.