Scientists Develop New Gene Therapy for Deafness

Replacing defective genes that cause gradual hearing loss in mice is successful and could lead to treatment for human babies wit [Image] Your Daily Wealth Health Alerts! - [Personal Finance Staples To Remember Ahead Of 2021]( The pandemic brought on the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Even with the promise of new vaccines, public health experts don't expect life to go back to normal anytime soon. The economy started to recover from being shut down from June to October, says Jill Schlesinger, personal finance expert and host of "Jill on Money." The U.S. lost 22 million jobs over the course of two months, and about 12 million have returned so far, she says. - [Why Working Out as a Couple Helps You Lose Weight]( Impressed by the city’s fitness culture, the husband and wife, who had arrived from the Middle East, set out to lose fat, build muscle and eat more healthily – as a team. The couple, who agreed to share their story but not their surname for privacy’s sake, say working towards their goals together was a key factor in their success in achieving their lean, taut bodies. - [Drugmakers Kick Off 2021 with 500 U.S. Price Hikes]( The hikes come as drugmakers are reeling from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reduced doctor visits and demand for some drugs. They are also fighting new drug price-cutting rules from the Trump administration, which would reduce the industry’s profitability. They include more than 300 price increases from companies like Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline reported by Reuters late last week. - [Scientists Develop New Gene Therapy for Deafness]( Delivering healthy genetic material into the inner ear cells of mice with a genetic defect that causes deafness enables the cells to function normally, according to a new study from Tel Aviv University. The novel treatment prevented the gradual deterioration of hearing in these mice. It could lead to a breakthrough in treating children born with various mutations that eventually cause deafness. If {EMAIL} should not be subscribed or if you need to change your subscription information for Wealth Health Alerts, [please use this preferences page](. 21215 Burbank Blvd, STE 600 Woodland Hills, CA 91367