Scientific data continue to indicate that higher intake of alcohol during pregnancy adversely affects the fetus, and could lead to very severe developmental or other problems in the child. However, most recent…
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Births in Italy and Germany from eggs tested by CGH
Two women taking part in the world’s first controlled study of a comprehensive genetic screening test before IVF have given birth to healthy babies. The babies, twin girls born in Germany in…
GE Healthcare successfully links EMR solution with non-GE inpatient systems
GE Healthcare has successfully linked its electronic medical records (EMR) solution with several non-GE inpatient systems, providing a single view of the patient record that will go beyond the requirements of meaningful…
Hispanics more likely to have HIV than whites, but live longer
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “estimate that 1 in 22 black Americans will be diagnosed with the AIDS virus in their lifetime — more than twice the risk…
Tips to help keep teeth and gums healthy
Good nutrition and healthy eating habits are essential to maintaining optimal oral and overall health. With Halloween just around the corner, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) encourages parents to be mindful of…
Don’t forget, celery helps the memory
IT’s a staple ingredient of soups and has been a favourite food of dieters for years because it is so low in calories. But celery is also crucial to mental health, according…
Slimming agent tied to cardiac risk
The Ministry of Health has ordered the recall of all products that contain the substance sibutramine after clinical trials found that it may cause heart attacks and cardiac arrests. The ministry order…
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Complete Response Letter Regarding JZP-6 For Treatment Of Fibromyalgia
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAZZ) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent the company a complete response letter (CRL) regarding the company’s New Drug Application (NDA) for JZP-6…
Are You At Risk For Lung Disease? Learn About Spirometry! Canada
It is estimated that every 20 minutes, one Canadian dies of lung disease and many of those deaths can be prevented if diagnosed early, says Heather Borquez, president and CEO of the…
Fellowship Allows Diverse Reporters To Cultivate Public Awareness Of Aging Issues
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and New America Media (NAM) have selected 15 journalists for the new MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program. They represent a wide range of traditional,…
WellPoint Accused Of Misleading Public About Canceled Policies For Breast Cancer Patients
On Wednesday, Los Angeles city prosecutors filed an amended civil complaint accusing the health insurance company WellPoint of misleading the public earlier this year by stating that it had changed its policies…
ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Optimizes New Manufacturing Method For Novel Cancer Vaccine
ImmunoCellular Therapeutics (OTCBB: IMUC), a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immune-based cancer therapies, announced that it has developed an innovative method for manufacturing the company’s lead product candidate, ICT-107,…
Alexza Pharmaceuticals Receives Complete Response Letter For AZ-004 (Staccato® Loxapine) NDA
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXA) announced that it has received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) regarding its New Drug Application (NDA) for…
IsoRay’s Revolutionary Internal Radiation Therapy For Lung Cancers Is Focus Of National Study
IsoRay, Inc. (Amex: ISR) announced today the initiation of a multi-institutional study of Cesium-131 brachytherapy seeds (internal radiation therapy) for use in Non Small Cell Lung Cancers (NSCLC). A number of institutions…
Magnets Used To Treat Patients With Severe Depression
John O’Sullivan had struggled with bipolar depression since he was a teen. He has tried numerous types of psychotherapy and medication but nothing seemed to help for long. A salesman whose profession…