PHARMACIST DEALS DAMAGE CONSUMER TRUST

  According to Andrew Bracey (Medical Observer, 21.11.11):    “CONSUMER trust in pharmacists has taken a significant hit following the recent reporting of deals with pharmaceutical manufacturers involving payments for health advice and product recommendations. Researchers surveyed over 300 consumers who were aware of recent media reports about deals such as the now scrapped scheme […]

FAT DADS MEAN FAT KIDS: STUDY

    Young children with fat dads are more likely to become obese as they grow up, scientists have found.   The following is an extract of an article published in the Sydney Morning Herald (14.11.11):   Previous studies have indicated children are at risk of obesity if both parents are overweight or obese. However […]

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests

  According to Denise Mann – Health Day reporter from the Health Day News (13.11.11):   “Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may boost a woman’s risk for developing heart disease and diabetes — even if this habit isn’t causing her to pack on extra pounds, a new study says. Sugary sodas and other […]