FDA Proposes Reducing Animal Testing in Cancer Drug Development
The FDA released draft guidance recommending fewer animal tests in cancer drug safety studies to streamline development and reduce reliance on non-human primates
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Uganda Shuts Congo Border Amid Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with Congo to contain the spread of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus as confirmed cases rise in both countries
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Undergoes Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Pam Bondi revealed she is receiving treatment for thyroid cancer after being diagnosed post-Justice Department tenure and is set to remain engaged in White…
Ebola Death Toll Rises in Congo as Uganda Confirms New Cases
The Ebola outbreak centered in eastern Congo has caused over 200 deaths, with new infections now confirmed in Uganda, challenging regional health responses
Three Red Cross Volunteers Die from Ebola in Congo Outbreak
Three Democratic Republic of Congo Red Cross volunteers died after contracting Ebola during body management work amid an outbreak now declared an international health…
U.S. Doctor Infected with Ebola Evacuated from Congo, Condition Improves
Dr. Peter Stafford was evacuated to Germany after contracting Ebola in Congo; he is now cautiously optimistic while receiving treatment at a Berlin hospital
WHO Raises Ebola Risk to Very High in Congo Amid Rapid Spread
The World Health Organization reports a rapid increase in Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting stricter local measures and international concern
FDA Approves First Drug for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Infection
Hepcludex (bulevirtide) is the first FDA-approved treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus infection, offering a new option for patients at risk of severe liver…
Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Raises U.S. Health Concerns
A deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh has infected over 56,000 people and killed nearly 400, raising fears of further spread amid declining vaccination rates…
Alternative Health Plans Gain Popularity Amid Rising Premiums, Raise Concerns
As Affordable Care Act premiums rise, some consumers turn to cheaper alternative health plans that lack federal protections, prompting warnings from experts