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High levels of cholesterol are linked to a heightened risk of tendon abnormalities and pain, reveals a pooled analysis of the available evidence.

The Australian government on Saturday announced plans to allow cannabis to be legally grown for medical and scientific purposes, the media reported.

Sandoz Canada launch a brand new multi-platform application, which allows healthcare professionals to have this crucial information at their fingertips. Sandoz Pro app (sandozpro.sandoz.ca) allows users to view information on availability of injectable medicines. This new tool is designed for healthcare professionals and buyers who want to make the most of their time, as it helps them plan their injectable drug supplies and make informed decisions at all times.

A simple tool to predict an individual's five-year risk of requiring life support with mechanical ventilation has been developed by researchers. The study appeared in Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

The use of e-cigarettes and alternative tobacco products may lead to increased tobacco use, reveals a recent study. The study appears in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Scientists have identified a protein that could be the key in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The findings were published in Science Translational Medicine. GPR3, the protein is believed to play an important role in reducing the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers have now revealed that people with high stress jobs have a 22% higher risk of stroke than those with low stress jobs. The study appeared online in Neurology.

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Lithium, a drug used successfully for decades to treat adults with bipolar disorder, can also be safe and effective for children suffering from the chronic brain condition. The study was published in Pediatrics.

The mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria also produces a protein that could help stop cancer, new research has found.

Nestle India on Friday said all samples of its Maggi noodles have passed the required tests as directed by the Bombay High Court but it would hit the market after some time as the newly-manufactured product has to go through fresh tests.