WASHINGTON, July 17, 2026 (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs. The drug from Merck was OK’d on Thursday for
Victoria, Sep 29 (The Conversation) Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.” These developments make a persuasive case
Sydney, Sep 24 (The Conversation) United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism. Paracetamol – known as acetaminophen or by the brand name Tylenol
London (Canada), Sep 23 (The Conversation) Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary screen time and obtaining sufficient sleep, including naps. National 24-hour movement guidelines
The NHS has issued a word of warning to anyone who takes statins, as eating grapefruit juice ‘could make things worse’. Statins are the most commonly prescribed medication in India, it has consistently been the most dispensed drug in our country for
