According to an ongoing research, the medicine Varenicline which is known for its smoking desistance properties has now been found to be helpful in reducing drinking too. Although the concrete results of the research will be made available by May 2012, the study so far has revealed the drinking cessation properties of Varenicline when its Read more
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Pancreatic Hormone Amylin Associated to Various Cardiac Diseases
In the recent study which was published in the journal Circulation Research and was carried out by the researchers in UC Davis, the pancreatic hormone named Amylin has been associated to the varied cardiac problems in the people who are obese and are also diabetic. In an unusual observation the researchers found that certain strings Read more
FDA Will Review Obesity Drug Qnexa Again
After turning down its submission for approval two years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now concerned over associations of obesity drug Qnexa with birth defect risks and its incidence on the heart. Unlike last year when the agency had only 1 year’s data to study the FDA Advisory Panel (Endocrinology and Metabolic Read more
Mars Inc. Renovates its Chocolate Products
In an effort to augment the nutritional content of its products,Virginia based Mars Inc. which is the world’s leading confectioner, has decided to cut down the size of the chocolate bars produced by it. In a drive to sell such products more healthily and responsibly the firm, towards the end of 2013, is determined to Read more
How to Monitor Your Carbohydrates
Kelly’s day started off with coffee and a bagel. Within a few hours she would feel fatigued. But her life was busy. To boost her energy, she would reach for something quick and easy – four cookies and a handful of pretzels. She’d feel good for an hour but the cycle would continue and she’d Read more