New research suggested that people exposed to two forever chemicals - perfluorooctane sulfonic acid or PFOS, and polychlorinated biphenyls or PCBs are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis or MS. The study, led by researcher Kim Kultima in Sweden, analyzed blood samples from about 900 people who...
Recently, the researchers in Saudi Arabia studied whether anxiety and sleep issues are linked to changes in immune cells called natural killer cells in young women, according to a study published in Frontiers in Immunology. The study included 60 female students aged 17 to 23. Each participant filled...
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), along with pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo, Monday announced that fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki, sold under the brand name ENHERTU, has been granted the Food and Drug Administration's Breakthrough Therapy Designation in the U.S. for adult patients. The drug is used to...
A new study from Cedars-Sinai found that many more people than usual suffered from heart attacks, lung problems, and general illnesses in the three months after the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles. Notably, these health problems showed up within 90 days of the fires starting, suggesting that the...
A recent study by the American Psychological Association suggests that swearing can help people perform better during physically demanding tasks by letting them push harder. Researchers noted that this happens because swearing reduces mental and social restraints that usually hold people back. "In...
Biotest AG, Friday announced that its parent company Grifols, S.A. (GRFS) has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Fesilty, a human fibrinogen product developed for the treatment of acute bleeding episodes in pediatric and adult patients with congenital fibrinogen deficiency. With...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its long-standing policy of giving all newborns a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Instead, it will now recommend that parents and doctors decide on a case-by-case basis. However, health experts warn that this change could lead to more infections. The...
A new long-term study suggests that people who eat at least 50 grams of high-fat cheese a day may have a lower risk of developing dementia. High-fat cheeses include varieties like brie, gouda, cheddar, parmesan, gruyere, and mozzarella. "For decades, the debate over high-fat versus low-fat diets has...
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Thursday announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 ATTAIN-MAINTAIN trial, which evaluated orforglipron for weight maintenance in participants who were earlier treated with Wegovy or Zepbound. During the randomized, double-blind trial, the company evaluated efficacy...
A new study from Virginia Tech suggests that ultra-processed foods may affect late teenagers more strongly than slightly older young adults. During the study period, the researchers studied 27 adults aged 18 to 25 and compared two diets - one made up mostly of ultra-processed foods and another with...
For adults who have recovered from depression with the help of antidepressants, slowly reducing the medication while receiving psychological support can work just as well as staying on antidepressants to prevent a relapse, according to a large review published in The Lancet Psychiatry. "Depression...
The World Health Organization has warned that amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season, a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground. Influenza and other respiratory viruses are surging, Dr Wenqing Zhang, Unit Head for Global Respiratory Threats at the Department of...
Medical cannabis is often used for problems like chronic pain, anxiety and sleep issues, but a large review led by UCLA Health found that there is still little strong scientific proof that it works for many of these uses. The study, published in JAMA, reviewed more than 2,500 research papers published...
Although the holidays are a time for celebration and family gatherings, research shows they can also be risky for heart health. Cardiologists at Houston Methodist warn about a condition called Holiday Heart Syndrome, which can suddenly affect the heart during festive periods. It usually shows up...
Roche Holding AG (RHHBY.PK), Tuesday announced the launch of the new cobas 6800/8800 systems version 2.0 and software version 2.0.1, supporting a more streamlined diagnostics experience. The update aims to improve the efficiency of laboratories by optimizing resources, reducing downtime, consolidating...
December 19, 2025 15:10 ET U.S. inflation data and interest rate decisions by major central banks were the highlights of this busy week for economics news flow. Employment data and survey results on the housing markets also gained attention in the U.S. In Europe, the European Central Bank and Bank of England announced their policy decisions and macroeconomic projections.