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A third of people track their health or fitness

The FINANCIAL -- A recent, international GfK survey, conducted online in 16 countries, shows one in three people (33 percent) currently monitor or track their health or fitness via an online or mobile application, or via a fitness band, clip, or ...

Is a trend for pink chicken livers making us sick?

The FINANCIAL -- People are being warned to take the current trend for ‘pink’ chicken liver recipes with a pinch of ...

Researchers develop tool to treat child hip diseases

The FINANCIAL -- Researchers from the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester have been awarded £278k to help investigate the best surgical treatments for hip diseases in ...

China facing epidemic of heart disease, stroke

The FINANCIAL -- A 20-year rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China appears to have been spurred largely by increases in high blood pressure, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan ...

In U.S., Smoking Dips, but Fewer Eating Healthy Since '09

The FINANCIAL -- Americans' exercise and smoking habits have improved while their eating habits have worsened slightly over the nearly eight years of Barack Obama's presidency. These findings are ...

True magnitude of stillbirths and maternal and neonatal deaths underreported

The FINANCIAL -- The day of birth is potentially the most dangerous time for mothers and babies. Every year, worldwide, 303 000 women die during pregnancy and childbirth, 2.7 million babies die ...

Government of Nigeria reports 2 wild polio cases, first since July 2014

The FINANCIAL -- After more than two years without wild poliovirus in Nigeria, the Government reported on August 11 that 2 children have been paralyzed by the disease in the northern Borno ...

Americans skeptical about the potential use of synthetic blood

The FINANCIAL -- Americans are largely cautious about the idea of using synthetic blood substitutes to improve the speed, strength and stamina of healthy individuals, according to a recent Pew ...

Patients and Healthcare Professionals Divided on Responsibility and Cost in Healthcare

The FINANCIAL -- Healthcare research released on August 15 from Xerox shows large disconnects between patients and healthcare professionals providing and insuring their care. This research suggests ...

Fusobacteria use a special sugar-binding protein to bind to colon tumors

The FINANCIAL -- Some bacteria, called fusobacteria, commonly found in the mouth, use a sugar-binding protein to stick to developing colorectal polyps and cancers, according to a new study by ...

Michael R. Bloomberg Becomes WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases

The FINANCIAL -- WHO has on August 17 named Mr Michael R. Bloomberg, philanthropist and former three-term Mayor of the City of New York, as Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases ...

Is intergenerational living the secret to good mental health in old age?

The FINANCIAL -- Intergenerational cohabitation (parents and adult children living in the same household) may have contributed to curbing high rates of depressive symptoms among older people during ...

BARDA Grants $43.2 million USD to Sanofi Pasteur for Zika

The FINANCIAL -- Sanofi and its vaccines global business unit Sanofi Pasteur announced on September 26 that the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) within the Office of the ...

Many births in Africa taking place at low-quality health facilities

The FINANCIAL -- More than 40% of health facility births in five African countries are taking place in poor-quality facilities with crucial deficiencies in staffing, infrastructure, referral systems, ...

Malnutrition Adds $15.5 Billion Annually to Direct U.S. Medical Costs

The FINANCIAL -- Healthcare spending in the U.S. is higher than any other country,2 and a major contributor of that cost is treating chronic diseases. One barrier to better health for people living ...

Maternal depression significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries compared with wealthier countries

The FINANCIAL -- Mothers in low- and middle-income countries experience high rates of depression during pregnancy and following the birth of their babies, according to a new study led by researchers ...

Teva Strengthens Injectables Portfolio with the Launch of an Authorized Generic of Cubicin in the United States

The FINANCIAL -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., on September 15 announced the launch of an authorized generic of Cubicin®1 (daptomycin for injection) 500 mg per vial in the United ...

Preventable vision loss unacceptable, report says

The FINANCIAL -- Avoidable vision impairment regrettably proves a stumbling block for many Americans, the result of an overall inattentiveness paid to eye health and vision care underscored by a new, ...

Tears now fears? Study finds Zika persists in eyes

The FINANCIAL -- Zika virus makes its way not only to the eye post-infection, but also to the host's tears, according to the latest research sounding alarms over a potentially new transmission ...

Johnson & Johnson Announces World Health Organization will Review Ebola Vaccine Regimen for Emergency Use Assessment and Listing

The FINANCIAL -- Johnson & Johnson announced on September 12 that Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V. (Janssen) has completed a submission to the World Health Organization (WHO) for Emergency ...

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A third of people track their health or fitness

Is a trend for pink chicken livers making us sick?

Researchers develop tool to treat child hip diseases

China facing epidemic of heart disease, stroke

In U.S., Smoking Dips, but Fewer Eating Healthy Since '09

True magnitude of stillbirths and maternal and neonatal deaths underreported

Government of Nigeria reports 2 wild polio cases, first since July 2014

Americans skeptical about the potential use of synthetic blood

Patients and Healthcare Professionals Divided on Responsibility and Cost in Healthcare

Fusobacteria use a special sugar-binding protein to bind to colon tumors

Michael R. Bloomberg Becomes WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases

Is intergenerational living the secret to good mental health in old age?

BARDA Grants $43.2 million USD to Sanofi Pasteur for Zika

Many births in Africa taking place at low-quality health facilities

Malnutrition Adds $15.5 Billion Annually to Direct U.S. Medical Costs

Maternal depression significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries compared with wealthier countries

Teva Strengthens Injectables Portfolio with the Launch of an Authorized Generic of Cubicin in the United States

Preventable vision loss unacceptable, report says

Tears now fears? Study finds Zika persists in eyes

Johnson & Johnson Announces World Health Organization will Review Ebola Vaccine Regimen for Emergency Use Assessment and Listing

Not a dry eye in the house: study shows promise

European Commission Approves Bristol-Myers Squibb’s ORENCIA (abatacept)

Takeda to develop Zika Vaccine with up to $312 million in funding from US Government

Americans' Health Assessments Worsen During Obama Years

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