In this Science segment, we examine the European Medicines Agency’s recent decision to recommend granting marketing authorization for the anti-Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab. This follows an earlier rejection of its commercialization, citing concerns that the risks outweighed the benefits. So, what changed, and is this drug really the miracle treatment for Alzheimer’s that some claim it … Read more
Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter season, after dense fog overnight. Details with Delano D’Souza. Source link
In Tokyo, thousands of people marched over two km in the city wearing Santa costumes. This is a charity event, aiming to raise money for sick children. The Santa Parade first began in 2018, to deliver gifts to a thousand children at five hospitals in Japan. Story by Guillaume Gougeon. Source link
Immediately following the adoption of the commitments in the Saudi coastal city, the host country’s Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel said the conference outcome provides “critical building blocks” for member states and international bodies to significantly act against antimicrobial resistance, and that it builds on the Political Declaration on AMR adopted at a High-Level UN … Read more
Trump is laying down a gauntlet even before taking office challenging the Senate, in particular, to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump’s highly controversial cabinet nominations, FRANCE 24’s William … Read more