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GSK to produce 60 million Novavax doses for Britain

GlaxoSmithKline is to manufacture 60 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by US biotech company Novavax for UK distribution, the British pharmaceutical giant said in a statement Monday. A statement from the company said they had reached an “agreement in principe” to make the doses at a plant in the northeast of England “beginning […]

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New drug to regenerate lost teeth

The tooth fairy is a welcome guest for any child who has lost a tooth. Not only will the fairy leave a small gift under the pillow, but the child can be assured of a new tooth in a few months. The same cannot be said of adults who have lost their teeth. A new […]

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Common Alzheimer’s treatment linked to slower cognitive decline

Cholinesterase inhibitors are a group of drugs recommended for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, but their effects on cognition have been debated and few studies have investigated their long-term effects. A new study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and published in the journal Neurology shows persisting cognitive benefits and reduced mortality for up […]

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Comprehensive Preschool Program Tied to Lower BMI Decades Later

(Reuters Health) – Children who attend a comprehensive preschool program with workshops for families on topics like health literacy and nutrition may have a lower BMI as adults than peers without that early experience, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data on 1,042 adults born in 1979 and 1980 who were part of the Chicago […]

Pet Care

These Sisters Are Ready to Find a New Home Together!

Feather and Spot are shy girls who can be nervous in new places and with new people. However, since they came to our Los Angeles foster program in November 2020, their foster caregiver has worked closely with our staff to show Feather and Spot that life with humans isn’t so bad! Both Feather and Spot […]

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What You Need To Know Before Stepping Into An Infrared Sauna

Saunas are a go-to place for relaxation and recovery for many. Apart from stress relief, the small, heated room gives many more health benefits to its users. Some personal trainers even urge clients to use the sauna as it has positive effects on the body after a workout. Saunas have been around since the olden times, […]