A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee in a rare move on Wednesday voted 14-1 to pull the only available drug aimed at lowering the risk of premature births from the market, citing a lack of evidence that the medication shows any benefit.
The Obstetrics, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee’s recommendation is nonbinding, and FDA Commissioner Robert Califf will make the final decision in conjunction with Chief Scientist Namandjé Bumpus. Read More...
A high-flying young executive who went missing amid fears for his mental health has been found dead at the offices of the international firm he worked for.
Harry McAleer, 30, was tragically found dead in his 5th floor office of Boston Consulting Group, a source at the firm revealed.
The Cambridge University graduate was last seen in the early hours of last Thursday morning in central London and was reported missing by his worried family. Read More...
The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo of Karen (1950-1983) and Richard Carpenter (b. 1946).[a] They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's arranging and composition skills. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded ten albums, along with numerous singles and several television specials. The siblings were born in New Haven, Connecticut, and moved to Downey, California, in 1963. Richard took piano lessons as a child, progressing to California State University, Long Beach, while Karen learned the drums. Read More...