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1 in 5 elderly people consume unsafe level of alcohol
1 in 5 elderly people consume unsafe levels of alcohol, experts say. Analysis of health records in London found that heavier drinkers tended to be male and relatively affluent. For older people, the report said, drinking more than the recommended […]
Novartis snaps up remaining rights to GSK treatment for up to $1 billion
Novartis has agreed to purchase all remaining rights to Ofatumumab from GlaxoSmithKline for up to $1 billion, increasing the Swiss drugmaker’s stable of multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments. Basel-based Novartis had previously acquired the rights to Ofatumumab for oncology indications, but […]
For seniors, whatever amount of exercise helps
For seniors, even a small amount of exercise, such as 15 minutes of walking, can help increase their life span. For people over age 60, meeting current U.S. guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous exercise was linked to a 28 % lower risk […]
New guideline to lead people to the most cost-effective cancer treatment
A new oncology guideline will help patients select the most affordable cancer treatment. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) says its new tool will provide a clearer picture of the relative value of medication options, particularly in cases where a […]
Stop hunting and fishing habits to protect wildlife: scientists
Scientists have warned that for the earth to see its wildlife protected, humans must stop hunting and fishing large animals and fish, and focus on smaller ones instead. People tend to kill adult fish at 14 times the rate of […]
Caffeine protects men from hair loss
Caffiene can protect me from hair loss, Dr Adolf Klenk said recently. Dr Adolf Klenk was in Kuala Lumpur recently to present his pioneering research on the effects of caffeine on hair loss and has travelled around the world to […]
ACHSi accredits Fresenius NephroCare Clinics
Fresenius Medical Care celebrates as two of their NephroCare clinics were accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSi) on August 21. The clinics were NephroCare Wan Chai and NephroCare Tuen Mun in China. NephroCare is the renal […]
Adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults is huge, yet hidden problem. “I wake up every morning a new woman. I think, ‘Today is the day I’m going to do everything right and get on top of the important things […]
Many challenge India’s attempt for tighter tobacco restrictions
Hundreds of thousands letters are piling up at India’s health ministry after it solicited public feedback of its plan to tighten tobacco restrictions in the country. With tobacco linked to up to 900,000 deaths a year in India, the government […]
Even one glass of wine daily increases risk of breast cancer in women
Researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in Boston have found that when it comes to health, moderate consumption of alcohol doesn’t prevent illness, but causes various health problems. These include numerous cancers, especially those of the […]
