Allergy fears halt distribution of GlaxoSmithKline swine flu vaccine in Canada
According to GlaxoSmithKline spokeswoman Gwenan White, the company advised pulling the batch after reports of higher than normal occurrences of a side effect called anaphylaxis, which can include...
View ArticleDrinking Coffee, Tea reduces risk of diabetes
Grab a cup of Joe and enjoy. Drinking coffee or tea
View ArticleThomson Reuters develops new data sharing platform
With health care reform on the horizon, state government leaders, Medicaid agencies, hospital and physician associations, and other medical associations are formulating strategies for tapping federal...
View ArticleClinical trial begins in AstraZeneca, Merck & Co. partnership
The first patient has been enrolled in the Phase I Clinical Trial of a new combination anticancer regimen composed of two investigational compounds: MK-2206 from Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) and...
View ArticleAre your running shoes damaging your joints?
Now that the holidays are over and January is here, people around the world have resolved to grab their running shoes and work off those extra holiday cookies. But a new study published in PM&R,...
View ArticleSynexus completes acquisition of ClinPharm
Manchester, England based Synexus has finalized its acquisition of Germany company, ClinPharm, increasing its number of dedicated research centers to twenty-six. Synexus, the world's largest...
View ArticleAfrican Health Monitor takes on new look
Since the first issue in 1998, the African Health Monitor, a magazine of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, has been published twice a year to present readers with the overall...
View ArticleMalian President and WHO Regional Director for Africa launch polio campaign
The synchronized cross-border campaign flagged off in Moribabougou, a small town and commune situated 15 kilometers south-east of the Malian capital, Bamako. Speaking at the occasion, Dr Sambo noted...
View ArticleWHO releases new malaria guidelines
In recent years a new type of treatment called artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACTs) has transformed the treatment of malaria, but if not used properly the medicine could become ineffective....
View ArticleMinXray: X-Ray and CR Systems installed in Nigeria
Illinois-based MinXray Inc, an independent corporation dedicated to providing compact portable and mobile X-ray equipment, has installed its HF120/60HPPWV(R) PowerPlus and POC 140 CR computed...
View ArticleFlossing: Not just good for teeth but also cuts risk of heart attacks
A study conducted by the Dental Health Foundation reveals that regularly flossing are not just good for your gums and teeth but can reduce heart attacks risks as well. "Gum disease, caused by the...
View ArticleAustralians believe they have good oral health, says survey
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) survey discovered that around 80 percent of people believe that they have good oral health. However, about one in five rate their oral health as...
View ArticleTop 5 symptoms of diabetes in women
Diabetes in women has become increasingly common. Besides other complications, it has been observed that women with this disease are more prone to sexual and hormonal disorders. Also, complications...
View ArticleCDC says: washing hands is best way to prevent flu
Every time you touch something and then touch your skin, eyes, nose or mouth, you are at a risk of catching an infection. In fact, this is the most common way of catching a cold or flu. The Centres...
View ArticleSleep if you want to lose weight!
Maintaining daily sleep requirement and practicing good sleep pattern is essential for a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that it also plays a crucial role in maintaining body weight? Yes, it does!...
View ArticleRaise a toast to Red Wine: It is good for Your Teeth!
According to Hyun Koo, a microbiologist and lead researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, compounds called polyphenols which are present in the red wine, block molecules in...
View ArticleObama: drug abuse requires broader policy response
I am not in favor of legalization," Obama told an event hosted on the YouTube website. "I am a strong believer that we have to think more about drugs as a public health problem," he said, when quizzed...
View ArticleBayer unveils Levitra sex pill as safe and effective alternative to Viagra
German pharmaceutical giant, Bayer has released a new impotence pill in the UK this week, which acts like Viagra but dissolves almost instantly in the mouth. Although it dissolves quickly, like other...
View ArticleWatching too much television could make children fat
Children aged two to four who watch over two hours of television a day risk larger waistlines by the time they are ten, according by a new study by Canadian researchers. The study, published in a...
View ArticleLaser hair removal can benefit women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome
Women, who are suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) condition, can opt for laser hair removal treatment to help fight the symptoms of the condition. PCOS can result in excessive hair growth...
View Article
