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Study reveals new insight into molecular mechanochemical reactions

The FINANCIAL -- Scientists from the University’s Department of Chemistry have demonstrated that unlike macroscopic objects, molecules can be stretched without making them break ...

WHO report finds dramatic increase in life-saving tobacco control policies in last decade

The FINANCIAL -- The latest WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic published on July 19 finds that more countries have implemented tobacco control policies, ranging from graphic pack warnings and ...

1 in 10 infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016

The FINANCIAL -- Worldwide, 12.9 million infants, nearly 1 in 10, did not receive any vaccinations in 2016, according to the most recent WHO and UNICEF immunization ...

Philips receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance to market its Philips BlueControl

The FINANCIAL -- Royal Philips on July 13 announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Philips BlueControl wearable light therapy device ...

Increase in cost of private healthcare stabilises but remains above country inflation rates

The FINANCIAL -- The cost for companies to provide medical and healthcare plans to staff continues to outpace inflation in most major economies but has stabilized to an increase of around 10% per ...

Research examines best way to administer drugs to children

The FINANCIAL -- New research published on July 18, conducted by a research team from the University’ Institute of Translational Medicine and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, aims to help solve the ...

New approach to leukaemia can help improve successful treatment

The FINANCIAL -- New University research, presented at an international conference, confirms that a novel approach to the treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) can safely increase treatment ...

Contact lenses worthwhile option for preteens, children

The FINANCIAL -- Age 16 stands out among life's milestones: drivers' licenses, first jobs-and contact ...

Blue light nemesis: Green veggies’ carotenoids

The FINANCIAL -- Key nutrients found in leafy, green vegetables help protect against high-energy blue light emitted from digital devices, and a new study suggests supplementing these nutrients may ...

Improving diet quality over time linked with reduced risk of premature death

The FINANCIAL -- People who improve the quality of their diets over time, eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish and less red and processed meats and sugary beverages, may ...

Weight gain from early to middle adulthood may increase risk of major chronic diseases and mortality

The FINANCIAL -- Cumulative weight gain over the course of early and middle adulthood may increase health risks later in life, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan ...

All infants should be examined for early signs of eye abnormalities related to Zika virus

The FINANCIAL -- A new study urges universal eye examinations for all infants suspected of possible maternal exposure to the mosquito-borne Zika ...

Climate change risk to Europe’s most dangerous pathogens revealed

The FINANCIAL -- The impact of climate change on the emergence and spread of infectious diseases could be greater than previously thought, according to new research by the University’s Institute of ...

Babies and mothers worldwide failed by lack of investment in breastfeeding

The FINANCIAL -- No country in the world fully meets recommended standards for breastfeeding, according to a new report by UNICEF and WHO in collaboration with the Global Breastfeeding Collective, a ...

Doctors of optometry received payments totaling $39.6 million in 2016 from industry

The FINANCIAL -- Doctors of optometry received payments totaling $39.6 million from drug and medical device makers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in 2016, according to new, publicly ...

Wellbeing in spotlight as UK aims to improve mental health

The FINANCIAL -- The UK’s Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has revealed plans to invest £1.3 billion to “address the historic imbalance” between physical and mental health by ...

Smaller Majority of Heavy Smokers Say They Want to Quit

The FINANCIAL -- A majority of all U.S. cigarette smokers would like to quit, but heavier smokers are less likely to say this than lighter smokers. Sixty-eight percent of smokers who smoke more than ...

Eliminate hepatitis: WHO

The FINANCIAL -- New WHO data from 28 countries - representing approximately 70% of the global hepatitis burden - indicate that efforts to eliminate hepatitis are gaining ...

Smokers who undergo a CT scan of their lungs more likely to quit

The FINANCIAL -- New research published in the scientific journal Thorax has found that smokers who undergo a CT scan of their lungs are more likely to quit ...

Diabetes Rate Greatest Among Transportation Workers

The FINANCIAL -- U.S. transportation workers led all major occupation types by a large margin in their 2016 diabetes rate, at 10.3%. This is double the rate seen among physicians (5.1%), the ...

Record in U.S. Say Smoking, Secondhand Smoke Very Harmful

The FINANCIAL -- Americans are more likely to believe smoking is very harmful to adults who smoke (85%) than to say secondhand smoke is very harmful to adults (59%). Both percentages are the highest ...

People with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) reveal high burden of disease in new survey

The FINANCIAL -- New results from a global survey supported by Boehringer Ingelheim1 reveal the emotional and practical challenges facing people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Patients are ...

Daily use of steroid drops increases risk for ocular hypertension

The FINANCIAL -- "The dose makes the poison" goes the old phrase, credited to Paracelsus, a 16th century Swiss physician and scientist who is considered the founder of toxicology. A recent study in ...

WHO urges action against HIV drug resistance threat

The FINANCIAL -- WHO alerts countries to the increasing trend of resistance to HIV drugs detailed in a report based on national surveys conducted in several countries. The Organization warns that ...

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Study reveals new insight into molecular mechanochemical reactions

WHO report finds dramatic increase in life-saving tobacco control policies in last decade

1 in 10 infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016

Philips receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance to market its Philips BlueControl

Increase in cost of private healthcare stabilises but remains above country inflation rates

Research examines best way to administer drugs to children

New approach to leukaemia can help improve successful treatment

Contact lenses worthwhile option for preteens, children

Blue light nemesis: Green veggies’ carotenoids

Improving diet quality over time linked with reduced risk of premature death

Weight gain from early to middle adulthood may increase risk of major chronic diseases and mortality

All infants should be examined for early signs of eye abnormalities related to Zika virus

Climate change risk to Europe’s most dangerous pathogens revealed

Babies and mothers worldwide failed by lack of investment in breastfeeding

Doctors of optometry received payments totaling $39.6 million in 2016 from industry

Wellbeing in spotlight as UK aims to improve mental health

Smaller Majority of Heavy Smokers Say They Want to Quit

Eliminate hepatitis: WHO

Smokers who undergo a CT scan of their lungs more likely to quit

Diabetes Rate Greatest Among Transportation Workers

Record in U.S. Say Smoking, Secondhand Smoke Very Harmful

People with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) reveal high burden of disease in new survey

Daily use of steroid drops increases risk for ocular hypertension

WHO urges action against HIV drug resistance threat

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