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GlaxoSmithKline taps Unilever as lead bidder in Indian Horlicks buyout: report

GlaxoSmithKline has been working to unload its Indian consumer products business, including the nutritional beverage Horlicks, and now the company may be almost there. Following a monthslong bidding process that in October reportedly centered on potential buyers Nestlé, Coca-Cola and Unilever, Unilever is now the leading bidder, Reuters reports. While the Financial Times reported on Tuesday that the… Read More: GlaxoSmithKline taps Unilever as lead bidder in Indian Horlicks buyout:… »

Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for birth defects

The highest risk of birth defects is from Zika virus infection during the first and second trimester, USC researcher says USC researchers have identified biomarkers associated with severe birth defects in babies born to women infected with the Zika virus. The discovery could lead to screening tests and a better understanding about how the infection… Read More: Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for… »

3 years after Flint, lead is still a public health crisis

Three years after local doctors in Flint, Michigan, warned of dangerously high lead levels in children, at least 4 million U.S. households still are exposed to high levels of lead as about half a million kids have tested positive for lead in their blood, the Centers for Disease Control said. A significant number of children… Read More: 3 years after Flint, lead is still a public health… »

Cutting Down on Sugar Will Lead to Healthier Teeth By Ron Barbanell

Sugary foods sure do taste good, but the only good they are doing is electrifying your taste buds. The ugly truth about sugar is it causes weight gain, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease and even affects your mental awareness. Even worse, sugar is a big factor when it comes to tooth decay and periodontal disease.… Read More: Cutting Down on Sugar Will Lead to Healthier Teeth By… »