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Drug for premature birth withdrawn after 12 years End-shutdown
The company that makes Makena, the only drug intended to prevent preterm labor, announced Tuesday it was voluntarily withdrawing the drug from the market after Food and Drug Administration advisers concluded the treatment did not help pregnant women at all. Makena’s drugmaker, Covis Pharma Group, said its decision it had been done in deference to […]
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Walking just 11 minutes a day could stop 10% of premature deaths, researchers say | Health End-shutdown
A brisk 11-minute walk every day could prevent one in 10 premature deaths worldwide, according to the largest study of its kind ever. This equated to 75 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week, half the NHS recommended 150 minutes a week. Brisk walking, dancing, biking, playing tennis or hiking can substantially reduce the risks of […]