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- Read more about Almost half of children in Kolkata slums underweight: CRY
Nearly half of the children in the slums of the eastern metropolis are underweight, a survey said on Tuesday, drawing attention to the dismal nutrition scenario in urban slums.
- Read more about How Ebola scare stigmatised African immigrants in US
The deadly Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa also took its toll socially on the African immigrants in the US, shows an analysis of the news coverage of the Ebola scare.
- Read more about Fruits, Vegetables can prevent Depression: study
Eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary pattern, comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts, is associated with preventing the onset of depression, according to s new large study. The study of 15,093 people suggests depression could be linked with nutrient deficits.
- Read more about Valeant Pharmaceuticals Cuts Ties to Philidor RX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals informed that it was cutting ties with mail-order pharmacy Philidor RX, which will shut down operations as soon as possible.

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- Read more about Glenmark Pharma receives tentative US FDA approval for lacosamide tablets
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc USA (Glenmark), has been granted tentative approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its lacosamide tablets, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg, the generic version of Vimpat tablets, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg of UCB Inc.
- Read more about FDA approves Yervoy to reduce the risk of melanoma returning after surgery
U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Yervoy (ipilimumab) to include a new use as adjuvant therapy for patients with stage III melanoma, to lower the risk that the melanoma will return following surgery.
Melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer, is the leading cause of death from skin cancer. Patients with stage III melanoma are generally treated by surgery to remove the melanoma skin lesions and the nearby lymph nodes.
- Read more about New model to predict drug side-effects on you
Researchers at University of California, San Diego have developed a model that could be used to predict a drug's side-effects on different patients.
- Read more about Obese people need more vitamin E than others
Obese people need to have a diet rich in vitamin E as they require more than normal levels of the vitamin and at the same time they get less of it, suggests new research.
- Read more about Indian Immunologicals started new bovine serum facility in New Zealand
Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a leading biological company inaugurated its new bovine serum manufacturing facility in New Zealand.
- Read more about Dr.Reddy's launched Nise D spray in Indian Market
Strengthening its over the counter (OTC) portfolio, Pharma major Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on Monday announced the launch of Nise D spray, which offers quick and targeted pain killing.