FDA Approves First-Ever Agent to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody teplizumab-mzwv (Tzield, Provention Bio) to delay the onset of clinical type 1 diabetes in people aged 8 years and older who are at high risk for developing the condition. “Today’s approval of a first-in-class therapy adds an important new treatment option for certain at-risk patients,” said John Sharretts, […]

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High food prices could have negative long-term health effects on Canadians

Recent high food price inflation has plagued many Canadian families, especially those on tight budgets. Statistics Canada reported in October that in-store food prices increased at a faster rate than the all-items Consumer Price Index for the 11th month in a row. The Ontario Student Nutrition Program, which feeds 28,000 students at 93 participating schools, has been hit hard by […]

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Gene mutation leading to autism found to overstimulate brain cells

Scientists looking to understand the fundamental brain mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder have found that a gene mutation known to be associated with the disorder causes an overstimulation of brain cells far greater than that seen in neuronal cells without the mutation. The Rutgers-led study, spanning seven years, employed some of the most advanced approaches available in the scientific toolbox, […]

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Fans Can’t Get Over How Grown-Up Bindi Irwin’s Daughter Grace Warrior Looks in This Super-Sweet Photo

Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi Irwin and her daughter Grace Warrior truly are one of the sweetest mother-daughter duos, and this new photo only proves that further. On Nov 24, Bindi shared a super-sweet snapshot of her and her daughter Grace on her Instagram. The Crikey! It’s the Irwins star uploaded the photo with the heartwarming caption, “Thankful for this beautiful […]

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