After looking at the pharmaceutical industry’s second-quarter earnings, some investors might be tempted to see a miracle cure for a sector that has been plagued by competitive pressures and safety and marketing scandals. They should watch out for some nagging symptoms that are still likely to bother Big Pharma.
This quarter’s results are certainly impressive, and […]
Prebiotics can cut the chances of developing atopic dermatitis in babies at high risk of the disorder, suggests a study published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood .
Human breast milk contains natural prebiotics (oligosaccharides), which promote the growth of bacteria, such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria that boost the development of a […]
Lots of people are allergic to all different kinds of things.
Press Packer Hayley is allergic to nuts and has to careful about what she eats.
“I am allergic to nuts.
This means I am not allowed to eat certain things.
When I go shopping for food I always have to stop to check the ingredients.
It’s also hard when […]
Schering-Plough Corp., a maker of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, said Monday it swung to a profit in the second quarter from a year-ago period hurt by hefty charges. Sales rose 11 percent driven by strong performance of its Remicade, Nasonex and Peg-Intron products.
Net income after paying preferred dividends totaled $237 million, or 16 cents per […]
If you watch TV long enough, you’ll realize that “All You Need is Love� — so whatever you love, go fetch it with a new line of credit courtesy of Chase.
And to hell with the world peace stuff.
We ran an amusing little story off the wire a couple of weeks ago on this very topic […]
With a better-than-average earnings season expected for large drug makers, some analysts predict Schering-Plough Corp. as standing above the crowd with strong sales in its cholesterol medication and allergy treatment franchises.
Friedman Billings Ramsey analyst David Moskowitz sees a bullish second-quarter earnings for large drug makers because of sustained prescription drug growth and price increases.
Specifically, Moskowitz […]
As a parent of a toddler and a dietitian, I have spent many hours reading about foods that may cause an allergic reaction and how to find potential allergens on food labels. You may have noticed wording on some labels that state “may contain” peanuts, shellfish, or other ingredients known to cause allergies in some […]
Matthew Borghese - All Headline News Staff Writer
Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Publix Super Markets of Lakeland, FL are issuing a voluntary allergen warning on Publix brand Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
According to the Publix director of media and community relations, Maria Brous, “The chocolate chip dough may contain […]
Indiana University School of Medicine has just been awarded a $5 million grant to establish early diagnostic markers for asthma, eczema and other allergic diseases. It is hoped that these markers will facilitate development of treatment plans that prevent serious illness later in life. The incidence of these diseases has increased markedly as our environment […]
Dear Incredible Inman: My mother and I have been having an argument for a long time over who does the voice of the Nasonex Bee on the TV commercials. She’s absolutely convinced Antonio Banderas is the Bee, but I disagree. Thanks for any help. — M.C., Southern Indiana
She’s right — it’s Banderas.
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Question: Years ago, […]