Archive: 01/04/2015
Why poor nutrition in the womb leads to obesity later in life
Babies receiving poor nutrition in the womb tend to be smaller at birth, which has been linked to the development of obesity and other health problems later in life. Researchers continue to discover other consequences related ...
Apr 1, 2015
Research proves that intestinal bacteria can be used to classify the effects of different diseases
Two studies co-led by researchers from the University of Valencia and the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (FISABIO) prove, for the first time ever, that it is possible ...
Apr 1, 2015
Discovering why antidepressants don't work well for kids
Depression is a major health problem for which most patients are not effectively treated. In particular, depression is an increasing problem in children and teenagers. The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are selective ...
Apr 1, 2015
Study links genetic variation in a receptor on the platelet to an increase in the risk for thrombosis
Coronary heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States, are diseases associated with heightened platelet reactivity. A new study in humans suggests an underlying reason for the variability ...
Apr 1, 2015
Will the Affordable Care Act eliminate health disparities?
Massachusetts' health reform may be a crystal ball for researchers and policymakers in forecasting the potential impact of the Affordable Care Act. Many see the ACA as the backbone of efforts toward closing the nation's health ...
Apr 1, 2015
Japan's Takeda offers $2.2 bn to settle US drug lawsuits
Japan's top drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical has offered $2.2 billion to settle US claims linked to its diabetes drug Actos, in what would be one of the biggest US payouts over patient lawsuits, a report said Wednesday.
Apr 1, 2015