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Pfizer wins EU permission to buy Hospira for US$15 billion
The European Union gave Pfizer the green light on Tuesday to purchase rival Hospira for US$15 billion. This is provided that Pfizer sell some drugs to ward off competition concerns. “The approval is conditional on Pfizer divesting certain sterile injectable […]
People under stress more likely to abandon dieting
Those who suffer from stress are less likely to carry on with their diet because immediate reward trumps long-term goals, a study in Switzerland suggests. Research using brain scan found that participants under stress had circuits in the brain linked […]
Those with low critical thinking abilities more likely to have heart attack and stroke
A new study in Europe has found that older people with poor decision-making and problem-solving skills suffer a high chance of getting a heart attack or stroke. Having low thinking skills also point to previous vascular damage in the brain. […]
More people are dying in England from cancer compared to other countries
England is seeing a poor survival rate of people diagnosed with cancer compared to other countries with similar health systems, a study found. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, compared survival figures with that of other 5 […]
3-D printed pill unveiled
The US Food and Drug Administration has given permission for a 3D-printed pill called Spritam to be produced. The pill is developed by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals to control seizures brought on by epilepsy. The company said that it planned to develop […]
No more artificial colours and flavours in Kellogg products
It’s all-natural from now for Kellog products. The good giant, beloved by many for its range of breakfast choice, announced that it will no longer use artificial coours and flavours in its products The world’s biggest breakfast cereal maker is […]
Infection-related deaths in the U.S preventable: CDC
A government report released on Tuesday has called for closer coordination between healthcare facilities and public health departments to prevent some 37, 00 0 infection related deaths in the U.S. Germs that no longer respond to antibiotics cause more than […]
War veterans who engage in mindfulness practise suffer less from PSTD
War veterans who participate in mindfulness practise and meditation see a reduction of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, a new study has found. With mindfulness-based therapy, 49 percent of veterans reported a dramatic reduction in PTSD symptoms, compared with just […]
Eat a diet of veggies to slow cognitive decline in your old age
When it comes to slowing cognitive decline, consider these for your diet: green leafy veggies, berries, wine and whole grains. Cognitive decline is a normal part of aging but a study by scientists at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago […]
Adding spice to your diet increases life span
A study from China has shown that people who consume spicy food – especially fresh chili – are more likely to live longer than those who don’t, though they caution not to draw premature conclusion about the findings. The study, […]
