Archive for June, 2007

Doctors back tougher alcohol laws

Doctors say tougher measures are needed as figures show alcohol-related deaths are rising.

Pfizer wins early Nigeria battle

A Nigerian judge rejects the inclusion of more cases in a $7bn Nigerian lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

Plate aids diabetes weight loss

Using a simple portion control plate can help people ease their type 2 diabetes, research shows.

High bleach levels in tooth kits

Tooth whitening kits are found to contain illegally high levels of the bleaching agent hydrogen peroxide in UK tests.

Artificial skin ‘cuts scarring’

A prototype artificial skin which can be used to heal wounds has been developed by British researchers.