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Dakar, Senegal – A leading pediatrician in Senegal is raising concerns about the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, particularly during late pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Dr. … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded the approved uses of somapacitan-beco (Sogroya, Novo Nordisk) to include three pediatric conditions, offering new treatment options for children … Read more
Copenhagen – In a landmark achievement for public health, Denmark has become the first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of both HIV … Read more
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease research has largely focused on the role of amyloid beta (Aβ), a protein that forms plaques in the brain. Billions of dollars … Read more
Shares of Mirum Pharmaceuticals (MIRM) experienced a significant drop on February 26, 2026, falling 15.1% to close at $92. The decline followed the company’s fourth-quarter earnings … Read more
For many expectant parents, any sign of bleeding during pregnancy can understandably trigger anxiety. However, new research offers reassurance: experiencing bleeding in the first trimester doesn’t … Read more
The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by the Trump administration, are drawing criticism for a perceived lack of scientific rigor, despite promises to prioritize evidence-based … Read more
Lebanon, NH – Dartmouth Health is making significant strides in medical research, tackling challenges from sleep patterns to early cancer detection and newborn care. A wave … Read more
The desire for a more youthful appearance is driving increased interest in procedures to improve the under-eye area, according to experts. The region around the eyes … Read more
Understanding how a heart develops – and what can go wrong – is a fundamental challenge in medicine. Now, a detailed “atlas” of heart development in … Read more
Manitoba is experiencing a significant surge in measles cases, raising public health concerns as the province reports numbers far exceeding those seen in recent years. The … Read more
The landscape of psychiatric treatment saw a significant development in February 2026 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) acceptance of Takeda’s New Drug Application … Read more