Wednesday, 30 September 2015
As Children Become Heavier, Heart And Diabetes Risks Rise
A new study looks at the risks of extreme obesity in children.
Phys Ed: Does Mindfulness Make for a Better Athlete?
Closely attending to our bodies through mindfulness meditation might help us to become better, calmer, athletic performers, a small study suggests.
Three Pharmas Highlight Contrasting Approaches To Product Innovation
t will be interesting to see (1) if Regeneron’s investment in basic science yields the bumper crop of novel medications Yancopoulos clearly anticipates; (2) if Allergan continues to prove as adept in identifying, acquiring, and developing truly innovative early-stage compounds as company leadership believes it will be; and (3) if Teva’s plan to use emerging technologies to create compelling solutions around existing drugs proves a viable strategy.
Pilot Program Will Gauge Air Quality in New York Nail Salons
The program, which will use sensors embedded in desk lamps, is the latest in a series of initiatives by the city and state to protect salon workers from dangerous work conditions and labor abuses.
5 Questions To Ask Trump, Clinton On Growing Opioid Epidemic
With election coverage underway, presidential candidates are battling it out over illegal immigration, gun rights, the definition of marriage, and taxes -- with many of the debates focusing on these very issues. One topic often left out of the spotlight is the country's growing opioid epidemic -- and that's a concern for [...]
Wired Well: Take an Eye Exam on Your Laptop
An online eye exam taken at home is an easy alternative to the office visit, but only if your eyes are 18 to 40-years old.
Can A Blood Test Find Undetected Cancers? Not So Fast, Says FDA
Pathway Genomics is marketing a blood test directly to patients that purports to find early signs of cancer in otherwise healthy people. The FDA is not happy.
Planned Parenthood’s Leader Pushes Back Against G.O.P. Critics
In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Cecile Richards deplored what she called “outrageous accusations” that her organization profits from the sale of fetal tissue.
Cervical Cancer Models Support Change In Approach To Screening And Management, Study Finds
Current U.S. cervical cancer screening methods are ineffective as a result of high costs and inconsistent management approaches, ultimately leading to poor compliance with recommended guidelines, according to a recent analysis in Annals of Internal Medicine published online yesterday. Nearly 12,000 persons are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, with 4,000 deaths [...]
Missouri Finds Planned Parenthood Didn’t Mishandle Fetal Tissue
The state attorney general’s office investigated the organization’s St. Louis clinic after undercover videos were released by abortion opponents.
How Getting Fit Helped Me Become A Better Entrepreneur
Getting fit changed my life, and my business. The road hasn't been easy, but it is simple.
Well: For Weight Control, Fruit and Vegetable Choice May Matter
Eating more fruits and vegetables can help control weight, but a new study suggests that it depends on which fruits and vegetables you eat.
Well: Hearing Loss Costs Far More Than Ability to Hear
The effects can be physical and psychological, professional and social. Yet many sufferers don’t realize it, or won’t admit it.
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