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Archive for February 26th, 2010

The control at work is good for health

The control at work is good for health

People who have some control over their work schedules may enjoy better physical and mental well-being than those in less-flexible jobs, a new research review suggests.

Diabetes and its complications

Diabetes and its complications

Such as strokes and heart disease — will place an enormous financial burden on poorer countries in years to come, researchers warned in a report published Tuesday. “Diabetes is moving from being a disease of developed countries to a disease in developing countries like India and China, and this could put pressure on healthcare systems [...]

Avandia could provoke heart attacks…

Avandia could provoke heart attacks…

Avandia, a drug often prescribed to patients with diabetes, may have caused millions of heart attacks around the world. This is the conclusion of a 334-page report submitted by the U.S. Senate. According to the American authorities, the GlaxoSmith-Kline (GSK), pharmaceutical company that produces the drug, knew the risks to which patients were exposed, but [...]