Global Health Shifts: Key Developments and Updates

Recent health highlights include Brazil battling avian flu export restrictions, the EU advancing a liver disease drug, competitive new weight-loss treatments, Caris Life's successful Nasdaq debut, a significant US Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights, impending changes to US alcohol guidelines, and potential vaccine ingredient reviews.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-06-2025 18:27 IST | Created: 20-06-2025 18:27 IST
Global Health Shifts: Key Developments and Updates
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The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry has reported updated restrictions from various countries on chicken imports following Brazil's first avian flu case on a commercial farm in May. Brazil remains optimistic about lifting these bans with a clean bill of health for its commercial flocks over the last 28 days.

The European Union's drug regulator has conditionally approved Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' Rezdiffra for a type of fatty liver disease, marking it as the region's first authorized treatment. This follows the drug's prior approval in the United States last year.

Innovative drugmakers are developing weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle mass while reducing fat, addressing concerns associated with muscle loss in current options. Key companies are racing to develop these advancements that could revolutionize weight management strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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