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  • Challenge pregnant women to manage their weight, NICE says

    Source:
    Bmj

    30/07/2010

    Myths about pregnancy and weight—such as that pregnant women need to "eat for two"—need to be challenged by GPs, midwives, and other healthcare workers, says new guidance from the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

  • Link between western diet and ADHD

    30/07/2010

    A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style' diet in adolescents.

  • Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur: study

    Source:
    Reuters

    30/07/2010

    Pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes, also called gestational diabetes, have a good chance of developing the condition again, suggests a large new study.

  • AstraZeneca doubles share buy-back plan

    30/07/2010

    AstraZeneca has upgraded earnings forecasts following strong US expert endorsement of its new drug Brilinta, as it pledged increased share buy-backs and unveiled strong second-quarter results.

  • Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis

    Source:
    Bmj

    30/07/2010

    Objective - To investigate whether calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events.