Vir, GSK's COVID-19 antibody trial shows 85 pct drop in hospitalization or death
They were planning to submit an emergency use authorization application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Johnson & Johnson's 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Pfizer to submit U.S. emergency use application for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer Inc said it will apply to U.S. health regulators on Friday for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Fri Nov 20 2020
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
-It shows that some people do not have lifelong immunity- to the virus if they've already had it"
Wed Aug 26 2020
Bolivians try chlorine dioxide for COVID-19, despite health ministry warnings
Bolivians desperate to cure COVID-19 are ingesting chlorine dioxide, which the senate has approved as a treatment even as the country's health ministry says people should stay away from it.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Govt agrees to introduce guidelines on herbal medicine clinical trial - Dr Hilmi
The guidelines would only be made into realisation once in-depth researches and discussions with stakeholders were completed.
Thu Sep 21 2017
Matrade urges Malaysian firms to familiarise with new US food safety regulation
The new rule required companies within the country and abroad to take steps to prevent intentional adulteration of the food supply, says Matrade.
Tue Jun 21 2016
US gives tentative OK to testing genetically modified mosquitoes
US regulators tentatively agreed on Friday to permit a field test of genetically modified mosquitoes that can help limit the spread of Zika virus and other infectious diseases.
Sat Mar 12 2016
'Herbal Viagra' pills linked to Odom collapse were subject of FDA warning
The FDA had warned two years ago that the herbal Viagra pills that Lamar Odom had taken before he was found unconscious could lead to dangerous reactions.
Thu Oct 15 2015
TLC vs. Addyi, the female Viagra
For the writer, sex for women is about communication and not just the language of the body.
Sat Aug 22 2015
Salmonella outbreak sickens nearly 300 in US
The 278 illnesses in 18 states were believed to be linked to raw chicken from three Foster Farms locations in California, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Thu Oct 10 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024