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I Tried This Lymphatic Ab Sculpting Massage—The Results Were Surprising

Hear the words ‘ab sculpting’ and ‘massage’ in the same sentence and it’s safe to say you’d be hard pressed to find a girl who doesn’t want to know more. Admittedly, as a girl who eats clean, teaches 4-5 yoga classes a week and does Pilates I’ve still never managed to easily sculpt my stomach…let… Read More »

Can exercise extend your life?

Exercise provides a remarkable variety of health benefits, which range from strengthening bones to positive effects on mood and helping to prevent chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Research dating back to the late 1980s has consistently shown that aerobic fitness may help extend lives. Yet a few studies on athletes examining whether… Read More »

Mums key to treating Alzheimer's and arthritis

A special protein which helps protect women during pregnancy also unlocks clues to treat or even prevent age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s and arthritis. That’s what a research paper led by University of Wollongong and Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute PhD student Jordan Cater has found. Mr Carter was part of an international research team which found that a… Read More »

Pfizer plant that is closing gets farewell warning letter from FDA

Gone but not forgotten. Last year, Pfizer stopped manufacturing and recalled products from a Hospira sterile injectables plant in India that the FDA has repeatedly criticized. It recently announced it would close the plant. That didn’t stop the FDA from issuing it a warning letter. Free Daily Newsletter Like this story? Subscribe to FiercePharma! Biopharma… Read More »

Security and tech advice for pharma looking to move the cloud

In an area where data security is a paramount concern, pharmaceutical companies looking to make the move to cloud-based technologies need ensure the digital transition is structured, smooth and secure. This involves mapping out potential data flows, evaluating cloud service models, and identifying mapping assets for cloud deployment, among others. Healthcare IT News spoke with… Read More »