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Will There Be a HantaVirus Outbreak? A 2022 Twitter Post Sparks 'Scripted Pandemic' Claims Predicting '2023 Corona Ended, 2026 HantaVirus'

Viral 2022 tweet resurfaces after hantavirus outbreak reports, sparking 'scripted pandemic' conspiracy claims and online debate worldwide.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Eli Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarity

Eli Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India. The nation's drug regulator cautioned the company about potential violations. The campaign aimed to reframe obesity as a chronic disease. It featured various media without naming specific products. Lilly cited regulatory uncertainty and conflicting guidance. The regulator's advisory prohibited indirect promotion…

The Economic Times · May 12

aTyr Pharma Revamps Efzofitimod Path With New Phase III Sarcoidosis Trial

aTyr Pharma (NASDAQ:ATYR) said it plans to conduct a new Phase III trial of efzofitimod in pulmonary sarcoidosis after receiving feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at a recent Type C meeting. President and CEO Dr. Sanjay Shukla said the meeting, held in mid-April with official minu

MarketBeat · May 12

Just Squeeze Your Abs: Tiny Muscle Contractions Help Flush Toxins from the Brain

Most people think of abdominal muscles as something tied to posture, fitness, or getting a flatter stomach. But scientists are now uncovering a surprising new benefit: tiny abdominal contractions may help your brain clean itself. Researchers recently discovered that even subtle core movements can trigger fluid flow that helps flush…

Budget and the Bees · May 11

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease develops over decades – and we are missing the window to prevent it

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is one of the world’s leading causes of death, responsible for 3.5 million deaths in 2021 alone. It is often thought of as a disease of older smokers. But that picture is too simple. COPD usually develops slowly over many years, often long before…

The Conversation · May 11

Liquidia Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Liquidia (NASDAQ:LQDA) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 sales and profitability as executives said the launch of YUTREPIA continued to gain traction in pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease. On the company’s earnings call, Chi

MarketBeat · May 11

Alpha Tau Medical Shares Early REGAIN Data: 2 Complete Responses in Glioblastoma Study

Alpha Tau Medical (NASDAQ:DRTS) presented early clinical results from the first three patients treated in its REGAIN study of Alpha DaRT for recurrent glioblastoma, with company executives and clinical investigators describing initial tumor responses and safety observations from the pilot trial. Th

MarketBeat · May 11

US passenger evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests ‘mildly’ positive

According to the department, both passengers travelled in the aircraft’s biocontainment units “out of an abundance of caution.” Officials said the passengers are being transported to a specialised facility in Nebraska, while the individual showing mild symptoms will be shifted to a separate centre. Three passengers aboard the MV Hondius…

The Times of India · May 11

Hantavirus is a warning. We must listen

The Dutch cruise ship incident probably isn’t the next pandemic. That doesn’t mean we’re risk-free from outbreaks

Salon · May 11

‘The mouth is a gateway into your body’: the fascinating, frightening links between our gums and our health

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

The Guardian - UK · May 11