LONDON (Reuters) – Haleon believes it is not liable for any claims that may arise from U.S. litigation over the heartburn drug Zantac, the London-listed company’s CEO Brian McNamara told Reuters on Tuesday. More than 2,000 legal cases related to Zantac have been filed in the United States over allegations that the compound contains a probable carcinogen. Zantac, originally marketed […]

People often need to adapt to unexpected and sudden events, such as a road construction or a road accident while driving, a broken automatic payment or ATM machine, and changes in weather. To effectively deal with these events, they must possess what is known as behavioral flexibility, or the ability to deviate from routine and well-establish behavioral patterns. To adapt […]

A sedentary lifestyle has already been linked with an increased risk for breast cancer based on data from observational studies, but a new study with different methodology  provides stronger evidence of causality. The results of the new study suggest that greater overall physical activity levels, greater vigorous activity, and lower sedentary time are likely to reduce breast cancer risk, say […]

Minimally invasive, catheter-based transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has revolutionized treatment of aortic stenosis (AS), and both American and European guidelines have approved its use. However, there is a perception that TAVR is more expensive than surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). A budget impact analysis comparing the two options now shows that TAVR is an affordable and effective strategy for […]

Researchers have identified 72 genes very strongly linked to autism spectrum disorders and more than 250 other genes with a strong link to ASD, according to a study published in Nature Genetics. The findings, based on analysis of more than 150,000 people’s genetics, arose from a collaboration of five research groups whose work included comparisons of ASD cohorts with separate […]

Q: Is the flu vaccine really necessary for healthy kids? A: Flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by a respiratory virus. The flu can spread rapidly through communities, as the virus is passed from person to person. When someone with the flu coughs or sneezes, the influenza virus gets into the air, and any people who are nearby, including children, […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved terlipressin (Terlivaz), the first and only drug approved for patients with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). HRS is characterized by progressive deterioration in kidney function in people with advanced liver disease. Terlipressin is an injectable synthetic vasopressin analogue indicated for patients with HRS who are experiencing rapid deterioration of kidney function (type 1 […]

Pinched, taunted and even SLAPPED: Secret BBC Panorama probe uncovers ‘toxic culture’ at one of UK’s biggest NHS mental health hospitals as police launch criminal investigation Nurses were shown by footage humiliating patients at Edenfield Centre   Investigation showed nurses swearing at patients and restraining them Police have opened criminal investigations into the ‘concerning’ staff behaviour Panorama Undercover Hospital: Patients […]

Black Americans who go to church and pray regularly have better cardiovascular health than Black Americans who are not as religious or have no religious beliefs, according to a new study. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, used survey responses and health screenings for 2,967 African Americans in and around Jackson, MI. Those who attended […]

The delicious, healthy and nutritious family meals you can make with cans of food costing £1 or less: As cost of living crisis worsens, our guide to how to eat on the cheap With the rising cost of living, it’s becoming increasingly expensive to eat healthily. As part of an occasional new series, Good Health asked dietitian Dr Sarah Schenker […]