British Scientists Developed a New Type of Smart Bandages
July 9, 2010 by Joshua Greenberg · Leave a Comment
British scientists developed a new type of bandages with “smart” nano-capsules with antibiotics which fights against infections. These bandages start to illuminate as they release the nano-capsules into the wounds or burns preventing the infection’s outbreak. The nano-capsules are triggered by the presence of bacteria in the wound or burn and as the antibiotics are [...]
EU Approves Pfizer Cholesterol Drug for children
July 7, 2010 by Levis Taylor · 1 Comment
Pfizer has won approval in the European Union to start marketing a chewable version of their anti-cholesterol drug Lipitor to children as young as 10. Pfizer has already won U.S. approval for Lipitor use in children 10 to 17 with that condition in 2002. Lipitor is the world’s top-selling drug, with 2009 sales of about $13 [...]
Studies Indicate Children Are More Obese Than Ever
July 5, 2010 by Troy Chuinard · Leave a Comment
Studies are pointing towards children being fatter than ever. The National Health and Nutrition examination recently indicated that of the group aged 2-19, approximately 17% are obese. While many consider the rise in technological innovations, including video games and computers, as one of the primary causes, cardiovascular and blood pressure conditions also contribute to childhood [...]