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YOUR hair can reveal how stressed you are and even warn when a heart attack is looming, according to a new study. Stress has long been linked to cardiac problems but now we have a biological marker to measure how much pressure we are under.

Novartis Drug Tasigna® Approved In Switzerland After Fast-track Review For Treatment Of Patients With Newly Diagnosed ...

The Swiss health authority Swissmedic has granted approval for Tasigna® (nilotinib) 300 mg twice daily for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. Tasigna is the first new therapeutic option for newly diagnosed patients since the introduction of Glivec® (imatinib), providing a major advance for ...

High-fat diet during puberty increases risk of breast cancer

Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State University researchers.

Orexigen and Takeda partner to develop, commercialize Contrave in US, Canada and Mexico

Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, today announced that they have entered into an exclusive partnership to develop and commercialize Contrave® (naltrexone SR/bupropion SR), Orexigen's investigational drug for the treatment of obesity, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Protect Kids From Mosquitoes With DEET

What did the 5 fingers say to the arm? "Slap!" So, get ready! Mosquitos love a wet summer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mosquito season is under way, and now's the time to start protecting your children from those insects that could be carrying dangerous viruses.