One of the “most lethal forms of sex discrimination” is the “systematic inattention to reproductive health care, from family planning to childbirth” in developing countries, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof writes. According to Kristof, a woman dies every minute somewhere in the world from pregnancy or childbirth complications, and 20 times that number suffer [...]

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society welcomed the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency that medicines containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine should retain their status as pharmacy (P) medicines.
President Steve Churton said “We are delighted at the MHRAs decision to keep cold and flu remedies containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine as pharmacy (P) medicines.
“The [...]

Commenting on figures released on Tuesday on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Scotland, Dr Charles Saunders, chairman of the BMAs Scottish Consultants Committee, said
“Todays figures show that in Scotland the number of STIs diagnosed continues to rise, with almost a quarter of all acute STI diagnoses being in those aged less than 20. This [...]

Being active at age 5 helps kids stay lean as they age even if they dont remain as active later in childhood, a new University of Iowa study shows.
“We call this effect banking because the kids benefit later on, similar to having a savings account at a bank. The protective effect is independent of what [...]

The AP/KTVZ.com examines how after years of strained relationships between the “militaryrun nation” of Myanmar and international donors that led to a large reduction in HIV/AIDS funding, donors are considering reinvesting in the countrys HIV/AIDS programs. According to AP/KTVZ.com, “Myanmar receives only about $3 per capita in aid, compared with $23 for Vietnam and [...]

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain has published its fourth Pharmacy Workforce Census, reflecting the working patterns of pharmacists registered in August 2008. The reports findings reveal changes in workforce patterns since the last census in 2005, together with new and emerging trends in the workforce. Census forms were sent out to all pharmacists [...]

Expectant mothers who are obese are much more likely to suffer from minor complications such as heart burn and chest infections during pregnancy, a study suggests.
Research by the University of Edinburgh found that obese motherstobe were nearly 10 times more likely to suffer from chest infections, and more than twice as likely to suffer [...]

Designed to boost the immune system and promote health, probiotics are gaining popularity at the grocery, and Nevella® with Probiotics, made by Heartland Sweeteners, is the first and only such sweetener currently on the market. Diabetes educators will get an early preview of Nevella® with Probiotics at their annual conference in Atlanta in early August, [...]

A particular class of medication used to treat high blood pressure could protect older adults against memory decline and other impairments in cognitive function, according to a newly published study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Research suggests that some of the drugs classified as angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, specifically those types of ACE [...]

The Diabetes UK Media Relations Team has been shortlisted as one of five finalists for The Third Sector Excellence Awards in the category of Communications Team.
The other finalists competing for one of the industrys most prestigious awards are the Childrens Society, Crimestoppers Trust, EveryChild and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Winners of all the awards will [...]