– Manuscript – The pandemic has been hard on small businesses like Bigelow Apothecaries in New York City. Essential The medicine and personal care store began in 1838. Owner Ian Ginsberg says restrictions caused by the pandemic have hurt the family business. But it is considered to be an essential business and remains open. Essential describes something that is … [Read more...] about Essential (News Words)
Experimental Drug Slows Decline among Alzheimer’s Patients
– Manuscript – Drugmakers Biogen and Eisai say their experimental drug lecanemab slowed the progress of Alzheimer’s disease in a large human study the companies did. The results could mean a rare victory in a field filled with failed experiments to find an effective treatment for the disease. The companies said early results showed that the treatment reduced cognitive … [Read more...] about Experimental Drug Slows Decline among Alzheimer’s Patients
Chinese Censors Change Ending of ‘Minions’ Film
– Manuscript – Chinese social media users have called attention to a change in the ending of the Hollywood cartoon movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru for release within the country. The change is the most recent example of Chinese censors changing major Hollywood films to make them more acceptable to the government. Users of China’s Weibo website posted photos of the … [Read more...] about Chinese Censors Change Ending of ‘Minions’ Film
Pfizer Seeks Approval of Latest Vaccine to Fight COVID-19 Variants
– Manuscript – Pfizer has sought government approval for a new combination COVID-19 vaccine that aims to protect against new virus versions. The American drug maker officially requested the approval on Monday. The combination vaccine seeks to target new mutations of the Omicron version, or variant, of COVID-19. The latest mutations, or “sub-variants,” have been … [Read more...] about Pfizer Seeks Approval of Latest Vaccine to Fight COVID-19 Variants
Study: Half of Teens Say they Use Internet Nearly all the Time
– Manuscript – New research suggests that nearly half of American teenagers say they use the internet “almost constantly.” The United States-based Pew Research Center released a study this month. It found that the share of teens who say they are online almost all the time rose from 24 percent in 2015 to 46 percent. The results were based on a Pew public opinion study … [Read more...] about Study: Half of Teens Say they Use Internet Nearly all the Time
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