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Partnership launched to tackle cervical cancer in Africa

The FINANCIAL -- Ongoing efforts to prevent and control cervical cancer in the African Region have received a significant boost following the announcement of a pioneering partnership between the World Health Organization African Region (WHO AFRO) and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations ...

Out-of-the-box thinking leads to potential glaucoma treatment

The FINANCIAL -- Mice with glaucoma, which were treated with a compound developed by researchers in Japan, showed signs that the treatment prevented or retarded damage to the nerves that cause ...

Immunization game-changers should be the norm worldwide

The FINANCIAL -- During World Immunization Week 2016, held 24-30 April, WHO highlights recent gains in immunization coverage, and outlines further steps countries can take to “Close the ...

World Bank and Partners Provide New Funding for Immunization in Pakistan

The FINANCIAL -- The World Bank approved on April 21 an International Development Association (IDA) credit of $50 million to increase the availability of vaccines for infectious diseases, including ...

Huge investment in cancer drugs leads to £14 billion net benefit for UK patients

The FINANCIAL -- The UK has more than doubled its spending on cancer drugs over the past decade, leading to a £14 billion (2014 GBP) net economic benefit in terms of increased life outcomes for ...

Obesity Rate Lowest in Hawaii, Highest in West Virginia

The FINANCIAL -- At 18.5%, Hawaii has the lowest adult obesity rate in the U.S., closely followed by Colorado at 19.8%. They are the only two states in which the obesity rate is below 20%. West ...

Younger generations more readily embrace alternative treatments than their older counterparts

The FINANCIAL -- For many, the term “healthcare” likely leads to visions of doctors and prescriptions, but for some it can mean so much more. Alternative treatments – also known as ...

Why is there a social divide in child obesity rates?

The FINANCIAL -- Researchers from the University of Liverpool have identified important early life factors that contribute to childhood obesity rates being different for children from different ...

6 Years Later, Obamacare Still Divides America: Poll

The FINANCIAL -- Six years after the introduction of Obamacare, Americans are still divided over the controversial health reform law even though most tend to support many parts of the measure, a new ...

Does food addiction affect your eating behaviour?

The FINANCIAL -- Researchers from the University of Liverpool have published a paper regarding their work on how beliefs about food addiction can affect eating ...

Study finds link between handedness and mathematical skills

The FINANCIAL -- A link between handedness and mathematical skills exists but is more complex than thought, according to a study by the University of ...

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Partnership launched to tackle cervical cancer in Africa

Out-of-the-box thinking leads to potential glaucoma treatment

Immunization game-changers should be the norm worldwide

World Bank and Partners Provide New Funding for Immunization in Pakistan

Huge investment in cancer drugs leads to £14 billion net benefit for UK patients

Obesity Rate Lowest in Hawaii, Highest in West Virginia

Younger generations more readily embrace alternative treatments than their older counterparts

Why is there a social divide in child obesity rates?

6 Years Later, Obamacare Still Divides America: Poll

Does food addiction affect your eating behaviour?

Study finds link between handedness and mathematical skills

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