After declining in FY10-11,health-related research and development(R&D)spending in the U.S.increased by$4.3 billion(3.5%)in FY11-12,according to Truth and Consequences:Health R&D Spending in the U.S.(FY11-12),the 10th edition from ...
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments: Teens Opting for Real Pot While U.S. teens are staying away from synthetic marijuana, they're smoking more of the natural version, a new survey of more than 40,000 ...
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Naturepedic co-founder Barry Cik is among the founders of a new coalition formed to press Congress to modernize the nation's chemical safety laws. The coalition,Companies for Safer Chemicals,will make a business argument for strong ...
Retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Calvin Klein, H&M and Topshop, came to the agreement after horrific videos of the wool’s manufacturing process came to light two weeks ago, according to the Sunday Times. Angora wool is loved ...
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Although the Affordable Care Act has been blamed for increased health insurance premiums, little is attributed to healthcare reform, U.S. researchers say. The analysis for the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation supporting independent ...
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Chinese companies will face challenges in importing a key raw material for the electrolytic aluminum industry when the Indonesian government introduces new export policies, experts said. Wan Ling, manager of China nonferrous metals at ...
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Scientists in Austria suggest a new definition for old age -- not involving chronological age -- but using life expectancy, health and cognitive function. Warren Sanderson and Sergei Scherbov, population researchers at the International ...
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U.S. pregnant women, infants and young children should avoid raw or unpasteurized milk and milk products and only eat pasteurized products, pediatricians say. A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics says raw milk and ...
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Eighteen medical communication companies (MCCs) received about $100 million from 13 pharmaceutical and one device company that released data in 2010, and all or most of the 18 MCCs were for profit, conducted continuing medical education ...
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The Indian power sector scenario remains gloomy. Although power reforms started about a decade back, the achievements are only dismal. Financial health of most state electricity boards remains critical, mainly due to the uncontrolled use of ...
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Fewer people should take medicine to control their high blood pressure, a new set of guidelines recommends. Adults aged 60 or older should only take blood pressure medication if their blood pressure exceeds 150/90, which sets a higher bar ...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it will propose revised rule language and open another comment period on?two of the proposed rules affecting farmers under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). FDA plans to ...
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The average yield of cotton in Greece has reached record levels this year and has touched around 322 kg per hectare, Athanasios Tsaftaris, Minister of Rural Development and Food (MADF), said in the House during the debate on state budget ...
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Kevin Burke is stepping down as president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), after nearly 13 years at the helm of the industry group. Under his tenure, the industry has had its voice heard on numerous ...
African-Americans disproportionately affected by generator-related CO poisonings Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible killer, and portable gas generators emit a lot of CO. Portable generators were involved in the majority of carbon ...
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