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UN data shows 6.5 million people at risk of severe hunger from drought

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger as worsening drought, conflict and global aid cuts intensify the country's humanitarian crisis, the federal government and U.N. agencies said Tuesday. New data from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report ...
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After botulism treatment, babies get a treasured birthday card from California program

The California program that provides the world's only medical treatment for potentially deadly infant botulism also offers traumatized families hope of a different sort - silly cards on their babies' first birthdays. Every year, staff at the state's Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program decorate ...
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Illinois quick hits: Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting; migrant accused of murdering church volunteer; Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new system

Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting A Chicago man is facing aggravated firearm charges after an alleged road-rage shooting on the Kennedy Expressway. Police say Rene Garica, 52, ...
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Barclays slashes sales forecasts for Novo’s CagriSema by more than 80%

By Maggie Fick LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Barclays analysts on Tuesday slashed their peak sales forecasts for Novo Nordisk's next-generation obesity drug CagriSema to just $2 billion from $12 billion following disappointing trial results for the drug a day earlier. The cut in the bank's ...
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Novo Nordisk, United Laboratories ‘triple G’ drug trial shows 19.7% weight loss

COPENHAGEN, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk and United Laboratories International said on Tuesday a Chinese mid-stage trial of their jointly developed "triple G" UBT251 obesity drug candidate resulted in a mean weight loss of up to 19.7% after 24 weeks. The trial, conducted by ...
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More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii

LOS ANGELES (AP) - An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing. The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health ...
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The Media Line: Half of Produce Arriving in Israel From Palestinian Territories Has Dangerous Levels of Pesticides, Health Officials Warn  

Half of Produce Arriving in Israel From Palestinian Territories Has Dangerous Levels of Pesticides, Health Officials Warn By The Media Line Staff Half of all tomatoes and cucumbers and most hot peppers that arrive in Israel from the Palestinian territories have "extremely ...
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Astellas collaborates with Vir to develop its experimental prostate cancer drug

Feb 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Astellas and Vir Biotechnology said on Monday they will together develop and commercialize the U.S. drug developer's prostate cancer experimental drug. Vir will receive $335 million in upfront and near-term payments under the deal, including $240 million in cash, $75 ...
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Analysis-Novo’s stumbles burnish Lilly’s widening lead in weight-loss drugs

By Maggie Fick and Bhanvi Satija LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - With U.S. arch rival Eli Lilly streaking away on weight-loss prescriptions and valuation, the last thing Novo Nordisk needed was to give it a helping hand. Then came the latest trial data for the ...
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Pfizer in diabetes drug deal with Sciwind Biosciences

SHANGHAI, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Pfizer has entered an agreement to license Sciwind Biosciences' type 2 diabetes treatment ecnoglutide, with potential payments of up to $495 million if milestones are met, the Chinese drugmaker said on Tuesday. The deal represents "an important first step to ...
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UK medical products maker Convatec lifts medium‑term revenue growth target

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Convatec lifted its medium-term organic revenue growth target on Tuesday, citing a strengthening medical product pipeline, after the British company posted a more than 12% rise in annual adjusted operating profit. The firm has pivoted into a pure-play chronic care company ...
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Fresenius Medical Care’s operating profit surges in Q4

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Fresenius Medical Care reported a sharp rise in fourth‑quarter operating income on Tuesday, helped by accelerating cost savings and favourable reimbursement effects. The dialysis provider's operating income excluding special items jumped 44% to 705 million euros ($830 million), beating analysts' expectations ...
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