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US FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid booster shots for elderly, high-risk Amer
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday (local time) authorized booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 65 and older and adults at high risk.
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Global economic recovery continues but remains uneven: OECD
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Paris [France], September 22 (ANI): The global economy is growing far more strongly than anticipated a year ago but the recovery remains uneven, exposing both advanced and emerging markets to a range of risks, according to the OECD's latest Interim Economic Outlook.
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Overweight children can reduce cardiovascular risk factors by following he
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): Statistically overweight children who follow a healthy eating pattern significantly improve their weight and reduce a variety of cardiovascular disease risks, suggests the findings of a Cleveland Clinic-led research team.
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Transplant recipients face elevated risk of developing cancer: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that people who have received organ transplants face an elevated risk of developing cancer, primarily due to immunosuppression from medications to prevent organ rejection, as well as underlying medical conditions.
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Patients with high-risk local melanomas benefit from immunotherapy drug: S
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], September 20 (ANI): According to the results of an international, randomized phase III clinical trial led by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, immunotherapy called pembrolizumab reduced cancer recurrence after surgery in patients with stage IIb and IIc melanoma.
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SC notice to Centre on plea for door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination for disa
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Central government on a PIL seeking priority for COVID-19 vaccination for persons with disabilities at their place of residence since they face a higher risk of being impacted by COVID.
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Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development: St
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that infants coming from homes with domestic violence often go on to have poor academic outcomes in school due to neurodevelopmental lags and a higher risk for a variety of health issues, including gastrointestinal distress, troub
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'Unthinkable' to go ahead with EU-Australia trade talks due to AUKUS: Fren
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], September 20 (ANI/Sputnik): The trade negotiations between the European Union and Australia are at risk of collapsing over lack of trust after Canberra ditched a multibillion defence contract with France, Secretary of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune told Politic
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Water stress poses credit risks for coal, mining and power sectors: Moody'
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Singapore, September 20 (ANI): Water management is among the top environmental risks for countries and sectors in Asia, according to Moody's Investors Service.
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Elevated stress hormones can develop higher blood pressure risk
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Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): A study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure has shown that those who had elevated stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years.
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Study finds link between eye conditions and heightened dementia risk
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], September 18 (ANI): Age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease are linked to an increased risk of dementia, suggests the findings of new research.
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US FDA: No Pfizer booster shots for 16 and above, approved only for people
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): The US Food and Drug Administration advisory (FDA) committee on Friday (local time) voted unanimously to authorize Pfizer booster shots for use in people aged 65-plus and high-risk patients following a prior failed vote to approve third shots for all p
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