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Pfizer's Lung Cancer Drug Shows Unprecedented Long-Term Efficacy
Pfizer's drug Lorbrena has demonstrated promising long-term results in treating an advanced form of lung cancer, according to recent trial data. The findings, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago, indicate that Lorbrena may soon become the standard first-line treatment for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 
Pfizer's drug Lorbrena has demonstrated promising long-term results in treating an advanced form of lung cancer, according to recent trial data. The findings, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago, indicate that Lorbrena may soon become the standard first-line treatment for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). -
Infant Formula Recalled in Texas for FDA Non-Compliance
Dairy Manufacturers Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its Crecelac and Farmalac-branded infant formulas. The recall, announced on Thursday, comes after it was discovered that these products were sold without the necessary evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thereby failing to comply with federal regulations. 
Dairy Manufacturers Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its Crecelac and Farmalac-branded infant formulas. The recall, announced on Thursday, comes after it was discovered that these products were sold without the necessary evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thereby failing to comply with federal regulations. -
Iowa to Cull Over 4 Million Chickens Following Bird Flu Detection
A severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has struck a large commercial flock of egg-laying chickens in Sioux County, Iowa, prompting state officials to undertake a massive culling operation. 
A severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) has struck a large commercial flock of egg-laying chickens in Sioux County, Iowa, prompting state officials to undertake a massive culling operation. -
New Research: Feeding Peanuts to Infants Can Prevent Allergies in Adolescence
Feeding peanut butter to babies, starting during infancy and continuing until age 5, has been shown to reduce the risk of peanut allergies by 71% in adolescence, according to a new study by King's College London. 
Feeding peanut butter to babies, starting during infancy and continuing until age 5, has been shown to reduce the risk of peanut allergies by 71% in adolescence, according to a new study by King's College London. -
New Study Warns of Risks from Drinking Raw Milk Contaminated with Bird Flu Virus
New evidence underscores the potential dangers of drinking unpasteurized, or raw, milk contaminated with H5N1 avian flu viruses. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Friday reveals that mice fed raw milk from H5N1-infected cows became severely ill, raising alarms about the probable risks to humans. 
New evidence underscores the potential dangers of drinking unpasteurized, or raw, milk contaminated with H5N1 avian flu viruses. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Friday reveals that mice fed raw milk from H5N1-infected cows became severely ill, raising alarms about the probable risks to humans. -
New Study Reveals Key Warning Signs of Colon Cancer in Young Americans, Rising Rates Highlight Need for Early Detection
Colon cancer is increasingly affecting Americans under the age of 50, with a new study emphasizing the critical warning signs that young patients often encounter. This alarming trend calls for heightened awareness and early screening to improve outcomes. 
Colon cancer is increasingly affecting Americans under the age of 50, with a new study emphasizing the critical warning signs that young patients often encounter. This alarming trend calls for heightened awareness and early screening to improve outcomes. -
ADHD Diagnoses Surge: 1 in 9 U.S. Children Affected
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.1 million children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 were diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, marking an increase of one million diagnoses since 2016. 
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.1 million children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 were diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, marking an increase of one million diagnoses since 2016. -
Second U.S. Human Case of Bird Flu Linked to Dairy Cows Confirmed in Michigan
A second case of bird flu in a human has been reported in the United States, this time involving a dairy farm worker in Michigan. This follows the first case, which was detected in Texas less than two months ago. Both individuals infected with the H5N1 virus have experienced only minor symptoms and have since recovered. 
A second case of bird flu in a human has been reported in the United States, this time involving a dairy farm worker in Michigan. This follows the first case, which was detected in Texas less than two months ago. Both individuals infected with the H5N1 virus have experienced only minor symptoms and have since recovered. -
Experimental HIV Vaccine Triggers Rare, Potent Antibodies in Human Trial
researchers at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) have demonstrated that an experimental HIV vaccine can trigger the production of rare and potent antibodies in human patients. 
researchers at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) have demonstrated that an experimental HIV vaccine can trigger the production of rare and potent antibodies in human patients. -
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Declares Whooping Cough Outbreak with Nine Confirmed Cases
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has officially declared pertussis, also known as whooping cough, as an outbreak in the Lexington area. Since late April, nine cases have been confirmed, with three new cases reported on Monday, May 20. 
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has officially declared pertussis, also known as whooping cough, as an outbreak in the Lexington area. Since late April, nine cases have been confirmed, with three new cases reported on Monday, May 20.
