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Conditional and controlled introduction of weight loss injections

9 November 2023

One and a half years after its approval by the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products Swissmedic, the weight loss injection Wegovy is available in Switzerland for the first time this week.

Winterthur court condemns opponents of bird flu measures

6 November 2023

On Monday, the Winterthur district court sentenced a permaculture farmer to a fine of 1,500 francs.

Sperm Quality Reduced With Cell Phone Use

1 November 2023

Cell phone use could have a negative impact on sperm quality. The more often a man uses it to make phone calls, write messages or surf the Internet, the lower his sperm quality, a new Swiss study shows.

New measures against rising health care costs take effect

26 October 2023

New measures to curb the rise in healthcare costs will apply from 2024. Among them are cost monitoring for doctors and hospitals as well as health insurers and a right of appeal for health insurance associations in cantonal hospital planning.

In Switzerland, There Are No Cases of the Animal Disease EHD

24 October 2023

In Switzerland, there have been no cases of Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD).

Accidents at Work and in Leisure Time Have Increased Significantly in 2022

24 October 2023

The Swiss Accident Insurance (Suva) reported around 911,000 occupational and leisure accidents and occupational diseases in the past year, a significant increase of 9.

Researchers Decipher Self-Healing Powers of Axolotl

19 October 2023

Swiss researchers have deciphered the mechanism behind the self-healing powers of axolotls.

Lonza to produce Vaxcyte vaccine candidates in Visp

16 October 2023

Lonza has won another customer for its biopharmaceutical production complex "Ibex" in Visp.

Canton Laboratory Objects to 20 of 29 Lip Care Products

14 October 2023

When buying lipsticks or lip balms, caution is advised. A recent investigation of 29 lip care products in Basel-Stadt and Aargau revealed that 20 of them had deficiencies.

Confederation to distribute new iodine tablets to Swiss population

13 October 2023

In the coming weeks and until April 2024, the Army Pharmacy will replace iodine tablets in all households as well as in businesses and public institutions within a radius of 50 kilometers around the Swiss nuclear power plants Beznau I/II AG, Gösgen SO and Leibstadt AG.

Fewer Falls in Hospitals with 3D Monitoring Sensor

12 October 2023

A Swiss start-up has developed a 3D radar sensor that continuously monitors activity and mobility on hospital wards and automatically calls for help, depending on the individual needs of each patient.

A Stack of Swiss Francs

Big Pharma Paid Swiss Docs & Hospitals 218 million in 2022

15 September 2023

Until a recent media-led investigation revealed the practice, it was largely unknown to the public that a 'transparent' method of funneling money from large pharmaceutical firms to medical practices was going on.

Active ingredient in Ecstasy helps against PTSD

14 September 2023

The ecstasy active ingredient MDMA is effective in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Swiss are satisfied with their health insurance

Switzerland is known for some of the best health care in the world, but it is not free or easy to find a good insurance plan.

Geneva University Hospital patient cured of HIV

Medical Breakthrough: Geneva University Hospital announced this week that one of their patients has been effectively cured of HIV -- a feat once thought to be impossible.

Swiss authorities concerned about crack boom in Geneva

The number of crack users in Geneva has doubled in the past year, local authorities say.

Swiss forest bathing: What it is, how to do it and why you should hug a tree today

Spending time in nature is not only a good way to lift our spirits, but it can also add years to our lives.

Novartis stock plummets after company loses US drug case

Pharmaceutical giant Novartis lost a landmark case last week in the United States.

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