Cardiology
FDA approves new heart failure pill from Novartis
Government regulators have approved a new pill from Novartis to treat heart failure, a deadly chronic disease that affects millions of U.S. patients.
Jul 7, 2015
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Health
New smart chair technology to improve health of workers
Researchers have designed a smart chair that will make the office and workers safer and healthier.
Jun 19, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Unemployment linked to rise in prostate cancer deaths
The knock-on effects of the economic downturn have been explored in economy and psychology. Now researchers are examining the effects of unemployment on an even darker subject - cancer mortality.
May 14, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Nearly 30% of world population is overweight: study
More than 2.1 billion people globally—or nearly 30 percent of the world's population—are now overweight or obese, with the figure set to rise further by 2030, according to a study published Thursday.
Nov 20, 2014
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Health
Smokers with mental health issues cost UK nearly 2.5 billion a year
People with mental health issues who smoke cost the UK economy nearly £2.5 billion a year, reveals research published online in Tobacco Control.
Jul 9, 2014
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Ophthalmology
New materials to be developed to repair eyes
For an individual the loss of sight is estimated by the RNIB to have a financial impact of £20k per year and the annual cost to the UK economy is around £6.5 billion in terms of direct healthcare costs and other costs such ...
Jun 2, 2014
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Health
Did recession lead to increase in vasectomies?
(HealthDay)—The financial crisis of 2008 and lingering economic woes are having an impact on men's reproductive decisions, new research suggests.
Oct 15, 2013
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Health
Obama's health plan set for launch, ready or not
Starting on Tuesday, an estimated 50 million Americans who don't have health insurance can start signing up for coverage as the core of President Barack Obama's overhaul takes hold. Subsidies will be available to help those ...
Sep 28, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Education protects women from the obesity associated with urban living
Research into the rise in obesity associated with the burgeoning industrial and service sectors in low- and middle-income countries found that education is a key factor in reducing the negative impact on women's health.
Sep 6, 2013
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Health
CDC: Heavy drinking a costly burden to US
(HealthDay)—Excessive drinking is a major economic problem in the United States, costing billions of dollars in health care costs, lost worker productivity and other consequences involved, the federal government reported ...
Aug 13, 2013
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