New drugs - New profits for old product - Most new drugs are simply old drugs with a bit of window dressing to justify double the price tag. Yet, the dangers multiply from these novel twists a...

Obesity: - It's not such a health risk after all - For the longest time, doctors have been warning us of the dangers of being overweight. It can lead to all sorts of problems, including diabetes and c...

Say no to new drugs - When your doctor reaches for his prescription pad, possibly the most important question you can ask is the age of the drug he’s about to prescribe you...

New drugs for old: - How drug companies make their profits - No E-news bulletin would be complete without some news about those bad, bad boys, the drug companies. This week we hear that GlaxoSmithKline has been...

New drugs: - Keeping those profits rolling in - The drugs industry thrives on novelty. Claims for the great new wonder drug fuel shareholder interest, which in turn pushes up the share price. Bett...

New drugs at least they cost a lot more - New drugs are the lifeblood of the pharmaceutical industry, as they account for around a third of a drug company’s profits every year. There’s usually...

New heart drugs offer no benefit over older types - The newer anti hypertensive drugs, such as the ACE inhibitor, do not produce significantly better results than older style heart drugs, especially in...

Breastfeeding helps prevent childhood obesity - New research examining the relationship between infant feeding and childhood obesity suggests that breastfeeding may have a protective effect. ...