Koalas are one of Australia’s most recognizable marsupials, known for their eucalyptus-heavy diet and sleepy nature. From spending most of the day asleep to being surprisingly picky eaters, koalas have some fascinating habits. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick speaks with koala keeper Emily Brown live from Moonlit Sanctuary in Australia to learn more about these unique animals and what makes their lifestyle so interesting.
We’re hearing from health experts that healthy eating isn’t about one perfect meal. It’s about the habits you build over time. August is National Wellness month, and health officials are encouraging people to adopt simple habits that can help fuel the body and support heart health in the long run. Wellness expert Paul Fulford joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the latest health trends.
Moderna and Merck’s mRNA cancer vaccine showed positive results in a late-stage melanoma trial. The vaccine could be available as soon as next year if regulators approve it. Moderna shares surged as much as 160% following the results. Moderna developed the vaccine with Merck and tested it together with Keytruda, a common immunotherapy treatment for melanoma. This is the first successful late-stage trial for an mRNA cancer vaccine. The vaccine works by training a patient’s immune system to recognize and attack specific mutations in cancer cells. It is also the first study to show that adding another treatment to Keytruda worked better than Keytruda alone. Similar vaccines are being studied for lung, breast and pancreatic cancers.…
