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Incyte’s skin disease drug shows long-term symptom relief

Incyte said on Saturday its experimental skin disease drug showed long-term reduction of symptoms in two late-stage trials. The ​company tested the drug, povorcitinib, in patients with ‌moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease that causes painful lumps, abscesses and scarr...

'Right steps' point to a healthier China

China's emphasis on innovation in recent years has led to more opportunities for global clinical development and research programs to be conducted in the country, something that has benefited its people, says a leading executive at a top German pharmaceutical company.

NHS to miss targets for cutting A&E wait times and performance in England

Exclusive: Health secretary’s pledges in doubt as analysis shows health service will not deliver key improvementsThe NHS is set to miss key targets to shorten waiting times for help at A&E, cancer care and planned hospital treatment, leaving millions of patients facing persistently long delays.T...

Heather Graham, 56, reveals ‘torture’ procedures she uses to maintain youthful appearance

Actress Heather Graham says her ageless look comes from yoga, 10 to 11 hours of sleep, and a beauty routine that includes Botox and laser treatments.

Eli Lilly Links to ESPN’s Pat Summitt Reunion Special, Seeking New Ways to Tell Medical Stories

Eli Lilly & Co. hopes its sponsorship of an event tied to the heroic coach Pat Summitt will do just as much for the company as the many commercials it runs each year. When “Celebrating Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special,” airs on ESPN2 on Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. eastern, viewers will be tol...

Jet fuel spikes as airlines warn supplies could run dry within weeks

U.S. jet fuel prices jumped from $2.17 to $4.57 per gallon in weeks, prompting airline cuts and raising concerns over shortages and higher fares.

PTI concerned over reports about Bushra Bibi’s health, demands she be taken to hospital for diagnosis, treatment

ISLAMABAD: The PTI expressed concern on Sunday over reports about the health of Bushra Bibi, the spouse of the party’s incarcerated founder Imran Khan, demanding that she be taken to a hospital for diagnosis and treatment. The PTI’s demand came after a document dated March 28 began circulating on so...

Ex-Surgeon General says social media needs to be regulated "similar to cigarettes"

Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."

US abortion rate holds steady largely due to travel and telehealth availability – report

Shift seen away from from traveling to states with legal abortion in favor of telehealth and mail-order pillsThe abortion rate is holding steady in the US despite total and partial bans in some states – largely because of travel across state lines and a significant increase in telehealth appointment...

Olivia Munn sounds the alarm after shocking breast cancer diagnosis: "No symptoms"

Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series "Your Friends and Neighbors," raising two kids and juggling a packed career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis reshaped her life in ways she never imagined.

Ajman urges health precautions after rainfall to prevent disease risks

DHS shutdown putting Americans at risk as World Cup security prep ‘significantly behind’: Sen Fetterman

Sen. John Fetterman urges an end to the weeks-long DHS shutdown, warning that TSA staffing losses threaten airport security ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ex-Surgeon General says "addictive" social media needs to be regulated "similar to cigarettes"

Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in the first Trump administration, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he's "happy that we're having a conversation" about the social media addiction, saying that the U.S. needs to "similar to cigarettes, point out the fact that these substan...

Group hosted ‘abortion doula’ trainings to teach teens as young as 14 to support abortions, train others

Advocates for Youth hosted an abortion doula trainings for teens as young as 14 at UNC Charlotte, according to an invite for a Nov. 15-16 event.

UAE urges residents to eliminate stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding after rains

Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds

Peaches, strawberries and grapes were almost always found to be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in the analysisSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA first-of-its-kind analysis has identified Pfas pesticide residues on 37% of conventional California prod...

How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price

 In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.

China mum, inspired by son’s heroic death, has handcrafted shoe pads for soldiers for 20 years

A Chinese mother has handcrafted more than 1,000 pairs of shoe pads for new army recruits in memory of her soldier son who died rescuing his comrade two decades ago. Zhang Xinghui, from southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality, is affectionately nicknamed “shoe pad mum”. In 2005, her son, 19-year...

Woman helping cancer-stricken friend executed in alleged carjacking attack: 'Heard a scream'

Texas woman Marietta Allison was fatally shot in an alleged carjacking in Houston while caring for her best friend battling stage four ovarian cancer.

I finally felt like myself: The truth about gender-affirming surgery in India

I finally felt like myself The truth about genderaffirming surgery in India