Category: Features
Sanofi offers to acquire US cancer drug firm Medivation for US$9.3 billion
Sanofi, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, announced on April 28 that it has sent a letter to Medivation Inc., making a non-binding proposal to acquire Medivation for US$52.50 per share. This would represent an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$9.3 […]
Apple launches CareKit to help build and develop medical apps
There are a lot mobile applications out there to help people monitor their health, track their daily activities, and set exercise reminders. But nearly three years ago when entrepreneur Jeff Dachis was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, he couldn’t find […]
E-cigarettes have potential benefit for smoking cessation, UK experts say
Experts at The BMJ say that electronic cigarettes have the potential to help reduce death disability caused by Britain’s biggest killer. Professor John Britton and his colleagues reviewed a new report by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) on the […]
Vegan diet could save millions of lives, cut global warming emissions – study
According to researchers, eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat could help the world prevent several million deaths per year by 2050, cut planet-warming emissions substantially, and save billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs and climate damage. Published […]
Alarming rise of youth obesity in China due to rapid socioeconomic changes
In 1985, only 1% of the boys and 1% of the girls under the age of 19 in China were obese. But a 29-year study that was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that in 2014, these […]
Scientists identify brain circuit controlling alcohol binge drinking
A new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a more complete picture on what drives alcohol binge drinking behavior, which costs the United States more than US$170 billion annually, and how it can be treated. […]
How do I leave I want to leave smoking?
1. DAY Type the root causes of smoking cessation in a list. Hang everywhere, this list will catch your eye; bathroom mirror, on the fridge or television. If you feel that a copy with you in your move will weaken […]
The feel of your touch is very important to your baby
The sense of touch is one of the most important senses for human beings. Studies have shown that children who receive more warmth and affection from their mothers in the form of physical contact, tend to be more resilient to […]
Rice and rice products may expose infants to arsenic
Infant rice cereal and rice snacks contain some arsenic, and babies who eat these products have higher levels of arsenic in their urine, a study shows. It’s not clear yet whether the arsenic will affect their health down the line. […]
Low IQ in children? It could be prenatal exposure to phthalates
Are you having a hard time dealing with your child detected of low intelligence quotient (IQ)? While there may be several causes for it, exposure to a common chemical called phthalates found in household items could be one of the […]
