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Sierra Leone Starts Controversial Shutdown for Ebola
Sierra Leone launched its controversial shutdown of three days on Friday in an attempt to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. The Security Council of the United Nations declared the outbreak of the deadly disease a threat... More of this article »
Stroke Risk Possibly Reduce by Eating Food Rich in Potassium
For women who are older, eating foods rich in potassium might lower the risk of suffering a stroke, found a new study. Researchers studied over 90,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79 for an 11-year average. They looked at the amount... More of this article »
Breeders and Chefs Unite With Researchers for Better Veggies
Vegetables could soon taste much better as breeders and chefs have teamed up with the University of Wisconsin at Madison to reach a breakthrough in the making of vegetables that are more in demand by the consumer. The university launched... More of this article »
Outbreaks, Epidemics and Pandemics: Understanding the Difference Could Save Your Life
Recent headlines have been alarming, if not outright terrifying: An outbreak of Ebola, a virus that causes internal bleeding and leads to death in 90 percent of all cases, was spreading quickly throughout West Africa, with some of... More of this article »
New Drug Re-Grows Hair in Some
The first thing a patient noticed was he was growing a real beard. The patient had gone years losing hair on his face, head, legs and arms. The patient suffers from an autoimmune disease called alopecia areata that afflicts close to... More of this article »
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency over Ebola Outbreak
The outbreak of Ebola in West Africa is now a public health emergency internationally, said the World Health Organization. The WHO said the emergency needs a worldwide extraordinary response to bring a stop to the disease so it cannot... More of this article »
Nearly 10% of Survivors of Cancer Still Smoke
Close to 1 out of every 10 survivors of cancer report smoking years after being diagnosed, indicates a new study done by the American Cancer Society. Researchers reviewed data on 2,940 patients 9 years after being diagnosed. More than... More of this article »
Flonase Approved by FDA for OTC Use in U.S.
GlaxoSmithKline announced on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its over the counter allergy medication Flonase Allergy Relief, that gives temporary relief of upper respiratory allergies or hay fever symptoms. The... More of this article »
You Are Not Your Addiction: 5 Ways to Beat the Stigma of Substance Abuse Disorders
Even after all the progress the recovery community has made in recent years, the stigma of addiction remains strong in our society. Stigma prevents addicts from seeking the help they need, and can linger for years, even decades, after... More of this article »
7 Little-Known Factors That Can Affect Your Hearing
In the United States, hearing loss affects up to 40 percent of people over the age of 65 and as many as 3 million children. While it’s a relatively common problem, most people wait years to address their hearing loss, which can affect... More of this article »
Genome Sequencing Becomes More Affordable
Dr. Leslie Biesecker of the National Human Genome Research Institute and Dr. Robert Green of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston recently co-authored guidelines for clinical genetic testing, which were published in the New England... More of this article »
Brain Eating Amoeba Infection Kills Girl
A Kansas girls who was just 9 years old, died after contracting a deadly infection from a brain-eating amoeba, said Kansas health department officials. The Department of Health in Kansas said a 9-year old girl likely contracted the... More of this article »
Antibiotics Listed as Last Resort Now in Jeopardy
The total number of antibiotics doses that were sold in pharmacies and clinics worldwide increased by 36% between 2000 and 2010, reported scientists on Wednesday. The new finding comes from a first of a kind study to look at the consumption... More of this article »
Bristol-Myers Squibb Treatment for Hepatitis C Approved
Japan approved the all-oral Sunvepra and Daklinzadual regimen from Bristol-Myers Squibb to treat those with hepatitis C, said the company on Monday. The combo-treatment, which is ribavirin- and interferon-free is the latest options... More of this article »
Inhaled Medication for Diabetes Approved By FDA
People who have type 1 or 2 diabetes will now have another means of taking their medication. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday the first inhaled treatment for diabetes. Afreeza, the new drug, is a treatment option... More of this article »
Bacteria Test Failed by 10% of U.S. Beaches
Take heed swimmers 10% of the water samples from lake and coastal beaches in the U.S. failed to meet the safety standards that were set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, said a new report. One expert said there... More of this article »
Cheese Makers Fear Wood Crackdown
For artisan cheese makers aging their cheese on boards made of wood is commonplace in both the U.S. and overseas. However, now some members of the industry have become worried that regulators might crack down on the practice. The U.S.... More of this article »
Eating White Bread is Reason for Increased Obesity
The consumption of white bread in daily meals was identified as a big reason for high obesity rates that have earlier been reported in a study that was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. The new research through Spain’s... More of this article »
Study Gives Hint on How Heart Protected by Mediterranean Diet
Multiple studies have shown that a diet that is Mediterranean style, which is rich in nuts, vegetables, fruits and fish seems to lower the risk of contracting heart problems. Now a recent study involving mice hints at the reason why. The... More of this article »
Measles Virus Used in Treatment of Cancer
A hematologist from the Mayo Clinic says an experiment has had promising results. Cancer researchers said they were excited about someday treating cancer of the bone marrow by using the measles virus that seems a good match for the... More of this article »
Valeant’s Bid to Takeover Allergan is Rejected
Allergan Inc has rejected the unsolicited takeover bid from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, saying the bid had substantially undervalued the Botox wrinkle treatment maker. The offer, which puts a value $45.7 billion for Allergan... More of this article »
New Implantable Device Treats Blood Pressure
In Germany, researchers have successfully developed a device that is implantable and able to reduce the users’ blood pressure significantly via electrical signals it sends to the brain. The device contains 24 electrodes that are... More of this article »
Novartis, GlaxoSmitheKline and Eli Lilly Announce Deals
Novartis will be focusing more going forward on cancer. GlaxoSmithKline will be focused on vaccines, while Eli Lilly will be looking at animal health as the three drug makers announced on Tuesday deals that could total more than $28.5... More of this article »
Hepatitis C New Treatment Could by Huge Breakthrough
A new drug treatment used to fight Hepatitis C has cured more than 90% of patients inflicted with the infection in just 12 weeks, said scientists. The recent study marked a major breakthrough said experts and marked a big turning point... More of this article »
FDA Approves First Hemophilia B Drug
Biogen Idec has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ALPROLIX, the company’s drug for treating hemophilia B. Hemophilia B is a rare, genetic and chronic condition in which the clotting process in a person’s... More of this article »
Ebola Scientist Frustrated by Deadly Outbreak in Guinea
Peter Piot was newly qualified to work in a microbiology lab in the Belgium city of Antwerp at 27 years of age when he was given human blood in a flask. The blood had been contaminated with an unknown pathogen that was killing people... More of this article »
Study Will Test Pills Made of Chocolate
It will not be as enjoyable as eating entire candy bars, but a large study will be launched to determine if pills that contain nutrients in dark chocolate are able to help to prevent strokes and heart attacks. The pills will be packed... More of this article »
Stem Cell Researchers from Japan Withdraw Research
The scientists from Japan behind the potentially revolutionary new stem cell technique are preparing a retraction of their widely hailed paper on producing stem cells after they confirmed the research had inappropriate points including... More of this article »
Pfizer Recalls Effexor Due to Mistake
Late last week, Pfizer announced it was recalling Effexor XR its antidepressant as well as another lot of a drug that is its generic version. The announcement followed the discovery by a pharmacist that found a bottle of Effexor contained... More of this article »
Angry People Have Higher Heart Attack Risks
Having a temper might increase a person’s risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack according to new research. Rage often times precedes an attack and might be one of its triggers, said researchers from the United States, who perused... More of this article »
Bayer Increases Sales Forecast for Drugs
Bayer AG has raised its peak sales forecast for new drugs even though results from the fourth quarter and outlook for revenue for the upcoming year missed estimates of analysts. The five most important Bayer medications will generate... More of this article »
Younger Population Hit by Flu Says CDC
As this year’s flu season begins to wind down, officials said it was better than last year and that the vaccine had worked better. However, younger adults had been hit harder due to an increase in swine flu. The H1N1 was the biggest... More of this article »
India Drugs Coming Under U.S. Regulatory Scrutiny
Inspectors from the U.S. regulator the Food and Drug Administration have been visiting drug manufacturers in India issuing penalties, including bans on imports on certain medications that were adulterated, such as Accutane the acne... More of this article »
More Children Drinking Coffee in the U.S.
The drug that is most popular amongst children in America is not alcohol, Ritalin or even marijuana. It is just plain old caffeine. However, many children today have gone from getting their caffeine fix through colas to filling up... More of this article »
Subway Removing Chemical from its Bread
In some varieties of bread sold at Subway there is a chemical that might seem hard to pronounce and unfamiliar. The chemical azodicarbonamide has been receiving a great deal of attention of late. Besides in Subway bread, the chemical... More of this article »
CVS Pulling ALL Cigarettes from Stores
CVS pharmacies are proud that they have nearly everything their customers need, including toilet paper to dog food and over the counter medicines to ice cream. However, people that want to buy tobacco will soon have to shop elsewhere. CVS... More of this article »
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Artery Disease Risk
People eating a Mediterranean diet that is high in nuts or olive oil might reduce their chances of developing clogged arteries in the leg, according to a new study in Spain. The new study’s results follows those from a trial published... More of this article »
Google Developing Contact Lens to Monitor Glucose
On Thursday, Google unveiled a contact lens it says monitors the glucose levels of the wearer’s tears. It is a potential reprieve for the millions of sufferers of diabetes who must jab a finger to test their blood up to 10 times... More of this article »
Merck Recalls Liptruzet its Cholesterol Drug
Merck & Co the huge drug maker announced this week that it was recalling its combination drug for cholesterol wiping out its entire stock in the U.S. The recall was due to defects in packaging that could lower its effectiveness. Merck... More of this article »
FDA Approves Farxiga for Type 2 Diabetes
Reversing a negative decision taken back in 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Wednesday AstraZeneca’s dapagilflozin, which will be sold as Farxiga in the U.S., to help improve the glycemic control, along with... More of this article »
Blood Pressure: Most Dangerous Amongst Women
A new study shows that high blood pressure can be potentially more dangerous for women than for me, suggesting that physicians might have to treat the dangerous condition in females both earlier and more aggressively. This study is... More of this article »
GlaxoSmithKline Ending Drug Promotion Payments (NYSE:GSK)
After being criticized for years for the practice, GlaxoSmithKline has announced the end of its program to pay doctors to promote its products. Pharmaceutical companies have paid doctors to speak on their behalf for decades. Doctors... More of this article »
Reduce Hunger: Eat Slower Says Study
U.S. researchers on Monday released results of a study that said eating slower could help to lower hunger. Research previously suggested that the controlling the energy intake might be affected due to the speed in which we consume... More of this article »
Breast Cancer Spread Triggered by Low Levels of Oxygen
Researchers discovered that conditions of low oxygen could trigger protein production that contributes to breast cancer cells spreading. This finding was recently published online. Johns Hopkins University biologists recently found... More of this article »
Diet High In Fiber Linked to Less Risk of Heart Disease
This may have been said prior, but the benefit of a healthy diet that is high in fiber as well as in vegetables, lie not in just a better figure, but might contribute to better heart health, indicates new research recently publishing... More of this article »
FDA: New Policies for Antibiotics Use on Farms
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made an announcement about new policies it has implemented to curtail widespread use of powerful antibiotics in chickens, pigs and cows raised for meat. Critics point out that the move... More of this article »
Bubonic and Pneumonic Plague Hits Madagascar
Two pneumonic plague cases have been found in Madagascar, said a health official there. The pneumonic plague is deadlier than the bubonic plague. This new report comes after confirmation that there was also an outbreak of the deadly... More of this article »
Breast Implant Maker Gets Four Years Behind Bars
Founder of Poly Implant Prothese, the French company, Jean-Claude Mas was sentenced on Tuesday to four years behind bars in criminal court in Marseille. Mas was found guilty of hiding the true nature of the silicone that was sub standard... More of this article »