Two men and $3 changed the course of diabetes treatment. In 1921, Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin—a development that altered the outlook for people living with diabetes. Because this discovery could save lives, Banting, Best, and James Collip, their colleague who purified the insulin, sold the patent to the University of […]
“Biosimilars are an excellent opportunity to have good, valid drug options that improve the sustainability and affordability of cancer treatment in various countries,” said Professor Josep Tabernero, Chair of the ESMO Cancer Medicines Working Group, from the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. “To do that we […]
Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the meal’s total calories, according to a new study. Researchers found those beverages such as soft drinks, sweet tea and flavored milk add about 179 more calories to meals. “Sugar-sweetened beverages are increasingly linked to health […]
