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Trump taps White House adviser Heidi Overton to lead FDA
President Trump tapped Dr. Heidi Overton to be his new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, he announced Wednesday on Truth Social. Overton, a physician, is a top White House domestic policy adviser on health issues. If confirmed, she would take over an agency roiled by an exodus of top staff and viewed by many…
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South Yorkshire man plied 12-year-old girl with drugs and alcohol before raping her
Following a report that the victim was missing, she was later found in the company of the then 28-year-old Batley.
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mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in Phase 3 melanoma trial, Moderna and Merck say
Moderna and Merck have announced that their personalised mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in a Phase 3 trial for melanoma, potentially marking the first major breakthrough for both mRNA vaccine technology and individually tailored cancer treatments. The trial tested the vaccine, intismeran, combined with Merck’s established immunotherapy drug Keytruda, against Keytruda alone in patients whose melanoma…
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Barnsley man jailed for raping and drugging 12-year-old
A man from Barnsley has been jailed for nine years after being convicted of drugging and raping a 12-year-old girl he encountered while she was missing from home. Adam Batley, 30, plied the child with alcohol and drugs before the assault; she later disclosed what had happened to her social workers, prompting his arrest. He…
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Kai Trump reveals how family rallied around mom Vanessa amid breast cancer battle: ‘It’s a long journey’
Kai Trump opens up about how her family rallied around mom Vanessa during breast cancer treatment and the new initiative that grew from her diagnosis.
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Cyclosporiasis cases now total 15,716: CDC
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has now climbed to more than 15,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as federal health officials continue to investigate an outbreak of the “explosive” diarrhea parasite linked to iceberg lettuce. The CDC confirmed Tuesday that it has received reports of 15,716 laboratory-confirmed…
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Moderna, Merck mRNA cancer vaccine prevents melanoma from returning
An experimental personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine from Merck and Moderna was successful at preventing melanoma from returning or spreading in a late-stage trial of high risk patients, the companies announced Wednesday. The positive results mean a potentially life-extending treatment is one step closer to being available on the market. They also herald a significant and…
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Queen Camilla Discusses King Charles’ Cancer Diagnosis For The First Time
The royal publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in February 2024.
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Phoebe Bridgers Gets Unfortunate Birthday Gift: A Hospital Visit
The Lost Weekend singer says her upcoming U.K. show dates will be rescheduled while she recovers from appendicitis
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Marvel’s Wolverine Limited-Edition PS5, DualSense Controller, and Console Covers Are Up for Preorder
Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5 is getting the royal treatment, with limited-edition PS5 consoles, covers, and controllers up for preorder now.