US Patients Can Now Access Ozempic at Half Price

  Novo Nordisk has announced that U.S. patients can now purchase a month’s supply of Ozempic, a widely prescribed diabetes medication, for $499 if they pay out-of-pocket, bypassing insurance coverage. Previously, the drug’s list price approached $1,000 per month, making it financially burdensome for many patients. This initiative aligns with broader calls from policymakers, including […]

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Cambridge Dictionary Embraces TikTok-Inspired Words

Language is constantly evolving, and the digital era has accelerated that transformation. Social media platforms, particularly TikTok, are driving this rapid change, influencing how people express themselves worldwide. Reflecting this shift, the Cambridge Dictionary recently added over 6,000 new words, many of which stem from internet culture and viral trends. This inclusion highlights the creativity […]

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Childhood Vaccination Success at Risk: Study Warns of Global Setbacks

  Over the last 50 years, routine childhood vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million young lives worldwide, according to a comprehensive study published in The Lancet. The success is largely credited to the World Health Organization’s Expanded Programme on Immunization, which has reached over 4 billion children globally. Despite this historic achievement, recent data […]

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FDA Advisory Panel Backs Broad Flexibility in COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

  A panel of scientific experts advising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unanimously recommended a flexible approach for this year’s COVID-19 vaccines. This allows the agency to retain the current vaccine composition or update it to better match the variants currently in circulation. Concerns Over New Vaccine Approval Framework During the advisory […]

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