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Oral semaglutide, a glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Calling for stronger 'risk-informed preparedness', Helen Clark urged governments and health agencies to identify potential threats early and prepare for them before they worsen.

The British-based cruise ship reported that one crew member had become unwell and that there were 48 active cases of probable gastroenteritis.

European health officials report no mutation in the respiratory virus behind a deadly cruise ship outbreak, with genome sequences matching past South American strains.

Nearly 5 crore individuals who depend on the pharmaceutical trade may be impacted, according to the group.

Leo Schilperoord, 70, has been designated as "patient zero" after the WHO reported eight hantavirus cases, including three fatalities.

Similar to dental and vision coverage, the proposed rule could exempt employer-sponsored fertility benefits from Affordable Care Act requirements and certain other federal healthcare coverage laws, according to the Department of Labor.

McDonald's India defended fast food nutrition after an executive said some meals may be "better than what you eat at home". Here's why.

Two Indian nationals are among 149 people stranded on the MV Hondius after a lethal hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers.

Humans contract hantaviruses primarily by coming into contact with infected rodents or their bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, and faeces.

The US CDC has activated a Level 3 emergency response after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius left three dead and several suspected cases worldwide. Authorities are tracing passengers as investigations into possible transmission continue.

"This is not the next COVID, but it is a serious infectious disease," WHO's head of epidemic and pandemic prevention, Maria Van Kerkhove, said.

The first case was in a man who developed symptoms on the April 6 and died on the ship on April 11, as per the WHO.

Cruise-linked Andes hantavirus outbreak raises global concern as Dutch health authorities trace passengers and isolate exposed airline crew.

The development comes a day after WHO and Swiss officials confirmed an Andes hantavirus case tied to the MV Hondius outbreak that has left three passengers dead so far.

Hantaviruses, a class of viruses, are capable of causing fatalities and severe diseases. Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) are two illnesses brought on by these viruses.

The dogs are detecting changes in volatile organic compounds — substances produced by the body when diseases like cancer are present. These VOCs create a unique odour signature or volatilome that trained dogs can identify, just as they are trained to detect explosives and drugs.

The US has moved approved and licensed medical marijuana products to Schedule III. Here's what it means for research, patients, cannabis firms and markets.

Cardiac, the market's largest segment at nearly 14% of total sales, grew 14.9% in March. Anti-diabetic therapies grew 14.2%.

Patent expiry has slashed semaglutide prices in India by up to 90%, but regulatory hurdles and newer drugs mean the global GLP-1 race is far from over.