EU OKs Eli Lilly's $5.4B bid for Novartis division
The European Union's antitrust authority says it has approved the $5.4 billion sale of Novartis' animal health division to U.S. pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly.
Oct 3, 2014
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Ebola strikes fourth American as UN ramps up response
The US prepared Friday to fly home a cameraman who contracted Ebola in Liberia, as the head of the UN's response agency headed to Sierra Leone to lead the fight against an epidemic he called the world's "highest priority".
Oct 3, 2014
Sense of purpose might ease diversity anxiety
(Medical Xpress)—Envisioning an increasingly diverse America – the Census Bureau predicts ethnic minorities, combined, will constitute the majority of the U.S. population by 2050 – causes anxiety for a lot of white ...
Oct 3, 2014
Discrimination leaves lesbian and bisexual women facing depression, anxiety and alcohol problems
Homophobia and inadequate social support are contributing to high rates of mental health problems and alcohol use among lesbian and bisexual women, a University of Melbourne study has found.
Oct 3, 2014
Genetic test reveals risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke
Many of those who are genetically predisposed to develop atrial fibrillation, which dramatically raises the risk of stroke, can be identified with a blood test. This is shown by new research from Lund University in Sweden.
Oct 3, 2014
Could there be an end in sight for AIDS?
South Africa is the epicentre of the HIV and AIDS epidemic with a staggering 6.4 million HIV infected citizens. In 1990 the WHO reported just 386 cases in South Africa. Over the next 15 years, despite warnings from scientists ...
Oct 3, 2014
