HEALTH

Gilead Sciences acquires our drug for first-in-progress T cell engagement program for autoimmune diseases

by
Gilead Sciences acquires our drug for first-in-progress T cell engagement program for autoimmune diseases

FOSTER CITY, Calif.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oro Pharmaceuticals, a privately held biotechnology company focused on developing T cell-mediated therapies for autoimmune diseases. “This acquisition underscores our commitment to developing transformative therapies for people living with serious autoimmune diseases,” said … Read more

The study found that gambling was repeated as “fun” and “harmless” for women

by
Kate Cheney sees something off camera.

Gambling is being promoted through social media and lifestyle marketing as fun, social and “harmless” for women, in a shift researchers warn is normalizing betting and obscuring the risks. A new study of more than 500 women aged 18 to 40 in Victoria found that “novel” gambling promotions, such as influencer friendships and links to … Read more

‘I can’t live without dialysis’: Fuel costs hurt rural and regional patients

by
Belinda Menzies (left) sits on the sofa with Maddie Menzies, 24, and Elliott.

Belinda Menzies and her family all live with significant health issues. But as fuel prices rise, she says they are cutting back on driving time, which she worries will affect her family’s health. Iran War Live Updates: For the latest on Middle East war, read our blog. “I’m appalled at the lack of progress we’ve … Read more

March Madness increases the risk of problem gambling, especially for young people

by
March Madness increases the risk of problem gambling, especially for young people

March Madness this week features a collection of 67 single-elimination basketball games that will not only win championships over 2½ weeks, but also billions of dollars in sports betting. Experts say young people are especially at risk of developing gambling problems. According to a 2024 survey conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University, 24% of men reported … Read more

County opens center for people with mental health issues and in trouble with the law – LevittownNow.com

by
County opens center for people with mental health issues and in trouble with the law - LevittownNow.com

Officials plan to open the DART center in late February. Validity: Submitted Bucks County officials recently cut the ribbon to open a new Diversion, Assessment, Rehabilitation and Treatment (DART) center. The DART center in Doylestown Township, which serves the entire county, is designed to help people with serious mental illnesses get out of jail and … Read more

Migrant workers seek mental health support due to fear of job loss, misunderstanding: Study

by
Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study.

Singapore – Migrant workers and migrant domestic workers Avoids official searches in Singapore Mental health support As they fear losing their jobs, according to a recent study. Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and … Read more