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- Read more about Allergan to acquire Naurex
Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, and Naurex Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for challenging disorders of the central nervous system, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Allergan will acquire Naurex in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Allergan will acquire Naurex for a $560 million upfront payment net of cash acquired, $460 million of which is payable upon the closing of the acquisition and $100 million of which is payable by January of 2016 (or upon the closing if the closing has not occurred by such time), as well as potential R&D success-based and sales-threshold milestone payments. The Company remains committed to de-leveraging to below 3.5x debt-to-EBITDA by the end of the first quarter of 2016.
- Read more about Spikes in Cosmic Rays from the Sun may cause Congenital Birth Defects on Earth
Spikes in cosmic rays from the sun may cause congenital birth defects on Earth, new research said. However, the new NASA-funded investigation, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, found that radiation from solar events is too weak to cause worry at ground level.
- Read more about Schistosomiasis Can be prevented by freshwater prawns
Schistosomiasis has been found to cause anemia, stunted growth, infertility, liver failure, bladder cancer and lasting cognitive impairment, according to a recent study. Schistosomiasis, a deadly parasitic disease, can be prevented by freshwater prawns. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
- Read more about Disability Among People Suffering From Chronic Pain depend on alcohol consumption
A new research shows that moderate drinking may lower the disability risk among those suffering from the condition. The paper appeared in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.
- Read more about Better Work Area May Reduce Mental Health Sick Leave
A new research has suggested that high job demands combined with low levels of social support at work put employees, especially women, at an increased risk of sick leave due to mental disorders.
- Read more about Lupin acquired Germany based Temmler Pharma
Pharma Major Lupin Limited (Lupin) has entered into a strategic asset purchase agreement with TEMMLER PHARMA GMBH & CO. KG (Temmler), a part of the Aenova Group, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical contract manufacturers, to acquire Temmler's specialty product portfolio subject to certain closing conditions.
- Read more about Scientist observed forced eating not good to children, Kids
Parents who force their kids to finish everything served to them may be doing more harm than good, as new research said. In order to promote the development of normal eating behavior, it is important for children to decide how much they want to eat. The findings published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology
- Read more about Scientist discovered that fat has a Taste Sensation
US scientists claim to have found the taste of fat and they believe the new taste could hold the key to tackling obesity and heart disease. The study reported in the journal Chemical Senses.
- Read more about Researchers Grow Miniature Brains From Skin Cells in Labs to Understand Autism Better
Most children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) suffer from a condition known as macrocephaly in which the head is larger than normal. To get a better understanding of the disorder, the signs of risk and for the development of new drugs, researchers at Yale School of Medicine developed "miniature brains" from skin cells of autistic patients.

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- Read more about Antibiotics Consumption may Double the Danger of a Child Contracting Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile arthritis is a form of auto-immune disease that involves chronic inflammation of the joints and eyes that can lead to pain, vision loss and disability. A new study has revealed that taking antibiotics may double the risk of a child contracting juvenile arthritis. The findings are published in Pediatrics.