| Figuring the Age of Your Arteries Researchers are seeking better ways to communicate risk of cardiovascular disease and to motivate patients to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. online.wsj.com |
When Food, Pills Clash The health-improving qualities of foods such as olive oil, nuts and fruit can interact with medications that people are already taking, causing possible problems. online.wsj.com |
Biotech's Slow Week Gets Stirred by a Few Smaller Deals The Burrill Report submits: By Marie DaghlianThe acquisition of two small companies highlighted a quiet deal making week in the life sciences. Endo Pharmaceuticals (ENDP) agreed to acquire its partner Penwest Pharmaceuticals (PPCO) in a deal that looks promising for both companies. For Endo, the transaction provides access to Penwest’s royalty interest in pain drug Opana ER, a Penwest’s experimental pipeline, and its new delivery technology. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Teaching Healthy Ways To Doctors in the Kitchen Thirteen Lenox Hill Hospital doctors are part of a novel program to learn healthy cooking to help them advise patients on healthy eating. online.wsj.com |
Heart Health Starts at Early Age Two new studies add to a burgeoning body of evidence that developing heart-healthy habits as a child may have lasting benefits in adulthood. online.wsj.com |