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Egyptian TV Presenter Among 12 Sentenced to Death in Drug Case

Egyptian TV Presenter Among 12 Sentenced to Death in Drug Case

Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging for drug-related charges, according to state media. The verdict, announced last month, was confirmed after the court obtained a religious opinion from the grand mufti of Egypt.

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DRC Begins Vaccinating Front-Line Healthcare Workers Against Ebola

DRC Begins Vaccinating Front-Line Healthcare Workers Against Ebola

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has started vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola, using the Ervebo vaccine to protect those at highest risk. About 20,000 of the doses will also be used in a clinical trial to test the vaccine's effectiveness against the latest strain.

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FDA approves breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer

FDA approves breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rasonque, a breakthrough drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, which nearly doubles median survival rates in clinical trials.

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease

A new study has found that the shingles vaccine Shingrix is associated with a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnoses, potentially offering heart disease benefits comparable to daily blood pressure medication.

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Sonya Massey’s Killer Sean Grayson Dies in US Prison at 32

Sonya Massey’s Killer Sean Grayson Dies in US Prison at 32

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County deputy convicted of killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey, died in an Illinois prison, according to his attorney. Grayson, 32, had been serving a 20-year sentence after being found guilty of second-degree murder.

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In Rural Chad, Solar Kiosks Bring Healthcare Closer

In Rural Chad, Solar Kiosks Bring Healthcare Closer

In rural Chad, solar-powered kiosks are helping bridge the healthcare gap, allowing residents to consult doctors remotely. The Telemedan initiative, launched in 2021, uses solar panels and digital tools to bring medical care to communities with limited access to electricity and internet.

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Moderna Stock Surges 57% on Cancer Vaccine Success

Moderna Stock Surges 57% on Cancer Vaccine Success

Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) surged 57.27% before the market opened on Wednesday after its personalized cancer vaccine met two key endpoints in a phase 3 trial for melanoma, according to TechStock².

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Martin O’Neill Hospitalized After Procedure, Considers Future

Martin O’Neill Hospitalized After Procedure, Considers Future

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is in the hospital following a 'small procedure,' with the club saying he is expected to be released within the next day or two. Meanwhile, O'Neill has hinted that his second stint with the club could end by the end of the season.

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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis at 83

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis at 83

Carly Simon, the singer of 'You're So Vain,' has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and previously dealt with basal cell carcinoma. She said she is preparing for her first album release in nearly 20 years.

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Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

A UK humanitarian worker is being monitored for Ebola in a London hospital after recently working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

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