Health
Australia approves 1st drug for treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Donanemab has been found to slow progress of Alzheimer's by clearing proteins in brain
Australia approves 1st drug for treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Donanemab has been found to slow progress of Alzheimer's by clearing proteins in brain
WHO member states adopt world's 1st pandemic accord to strengthen global health response
Next steps to include negotiations on pathogen access and benefit-sharing system
World nears 'politically feasible' pandemic accord, but funding remains weak link: Expert
As WHO member states consider adopting a new pandemic treaty, final draft reflects major compromises and equity gains, while concerns over financing remain
Florida bans fluoride in public drinking water, becoming 2nd US state to do so
Fluoride has long been used to prevent tooth decay, but studies link high exposure – higher than levels found in water – during pregnancy to lower IQ and behavioral problems in children
New Zealand quarantines dozens of people with measles infection
Health authorities on May 11 announced identified a measles case in Auckland
Polio resurfaces in Papua New Guinea
Detection has triggered national emergency response to protect children across the country, says UNICEF
