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Jazz Pharma Says EU Grants Conditional MA To Ziihera For Advanced HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer

Jazz Pharma Says EU Grants Conditional MA To Ziihera For Advanced HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (JAZZ) announced Tuesday that the European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorization for Ziihera (zanidatamab), a dual human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted bispecific antibody, as...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Receives European Commission Marketing Authorization for Ziihera® (zanidatamab) for the Treatment of Advanced HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Receives European Commission Marketing Authorization for Ziihera® (zanidatamab) for the Treatment of Advanced HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer

– Conditional approval based on positive results from the HERIZON-BTC-01 Phase 2b trial – DUBLIN, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted conditional...

M&S releases ‘punishment juice’ for health-conscious consumers

M&S releases ‘punishment juice’ for health-conscious consumers

Marks & Spencer has been criticised for calling its latest health drink “punishment juice”. The retailer released the seven-vegetable, cold-pressed drink last week but marketing experts said the name felt like “a throwback to an outdated diet...

Most of England Subject to Health Alert as Temperatures Soar

Most of England Subject to Health Alert as Temperatures Soar

July 1, 2025 Hour: 8:08 am On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended its amber heat-health alert to more regions, with temperatures peaking at 33 degrees Celsius — making it hotter than holiday destinations such as Mexico,...

Iceland Roundup: Silicon, Meth, Self-Defeating Socialists, MRI Scanner, Moomins & Hearts

Iceland Roundup: Silicon, Meth, Self-Defeating Socialists, MRI Scanner, Moomins & Hearts

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and...

Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels

Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels

COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...

Zanidatamab Nets European Approval in Pretreated HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer

Zanidatamab Nets European Approval in Pretreated HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer

The HER2-directed bispecific antibody zanidatamab-hrii (Ziihera) has received conditional marketing authorization from the European Commission (EC) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive...

Iceland Marks Ten Years of Biting Midges

Iceland Marks Ten Years of Biting Midges

Iceland’s national broadcaster first reported on the arrival of the biting midge on July 1, 2015, after a weekend of widespread bites near the capital area. Ten years on, the insect has spread across the country, prompting health officials to...

Weekly Recap: 12 Health Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including AI detection of type 1 diabetes risk, Aetna's support of simplified prior authorizations and Yale School of Medicine's new Biomedical Imaging...

Domestic Wellness Destinations To Relax, Relate, And Release

Domestic Wellness Destinations To Relax, Relate, And Release

More travelers are building their itineraries around one goal: to feel better. Searches for “wellness retreats” have climbed 81% in 2025, according to Planet Cruise, while interest in “relaxing getaways” has surged by 240%, per Google Keyword...

Iceland to cancel whaling this year

Iceland to cancel whaling this year

Iceland will not be hunting fin whales this summer, following a decision by Hvalur hf., the only company in the country licensed to hunt the species. CEO Kristján Loftsson, a leading figure in Iceland’s whaling industry for over five decades,...

UK lags behind Kosovo and Kazakhstan in global women’s health table

UK lags behind Kosovo and Kazakhstan in global women’s health table

The UK has dropped down a worldwide women’s health league for the fourth consecutive year, as countries such as Lithuania, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia perform better. Experts described the change as “alarming” and “unacceptable”, as it was also...

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Team-By-Team Preview, Top Players, What To Expect

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Team-By-Team Preview, Top Players, What To Expect

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Spain is looking to secure its dynasty. England eyes a repeat title. Germany and Norway want to prove why they're among the top squads. These are among the top storylines as the UEFA Women's Euro 2025...

Justin Bieber is ‘desperate for music comeback’ and ‘prioritizing career’ after ditching church and pastor Judah Smith

Justin Bieber is ‘desperate for music comeback’ and ‘prioritizing career’ after ditching church and pastor Judah Smith

JUSTIN Bieber is keen to get his music career back on track amid rumors about his well-being and ditching his church. Bieber has been absent from Churchome services in Beverly Hills for three months, churchgoers told The U.S. Sun. 6 Justin Bieber...

How Yoplait fits into Lactalis’ US yogurt empire

How Yoplait fits into Lactalis’ US yogurt empire

Touted as ‘elephant deal’ by analysts, Lactalis USA’s acquisition of General Mills’ $1.2bn US yogurt business completed on June 30, 2025. The transaction adds brands Yoplait, Mountain High and :ratio into Lactalis’ already sizeable yogurt...

Dozens of Whales Saved by Locals After Mass Stranding on Icelandic Beach

Dozens of Whales Saved by Locals After Mass Stranding on Icelandic Beach

Locals and emergency crews rescue 60 pilot whales off Icelandic beach – SWNS From a country that’s typically in the news for hurting whales comes the story of a mass-stranding event with a happy ending. Around 60 pilot whales, known locally as...

From Near Death To Freedom: WI Eagle’s Incredible Comeback

From Near Death To Freedom: WI Eagle’s Incredible Comeback

When a devastating injury grounded a majestic Bald Eagle in Wisconsin, her chances of survival seemed almost impossible. But thanks to an innovative procedure and months of care, she’s now soaring free, just in time for the Fourth of July. If you...

Europe is sweltering. Should holidaymakers ditch their plans?

Europe is sweltering. Should holidaymakers ditch their plans?

A heatwave is sizzling Europe, with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in some tourist destinations. Several countries, including France and Spain, have issued heat warning alerts. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has...

Former England star, 33, lands shock transfer to ICELAND in 17th club of career after playing for Spurs and Liverpool

Former England star, 33, lands shock transfer to ICELAND in 17th club of career after playing for Spurs and Liverpool

FORMER Premier League star Steven Caulker has signed for his 17th club aged 33. The ex-Liverpool and Spurs defender has joined Icelandic top-flight side Stjarnan on a one-and-a-half year deal. 4 Steven Caulker has been announced by Iceland outfit...

Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon opens on The Golden Circle

Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon opens on The Golden Circle

Soak in Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon, and in winter, marvel at the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Laugarás Lagoon opens this summer along the banks of the Hvítá River in the village of Laugarás, a charming location known for its...

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