Vinluan: Getting in shape need not hurt

“NO PAIN, no gain” are four words mostly associated to getting in shape. Because many people think that physical exercise is all about pain, failure, and embarrassment. Some even view exercise as a self punishing physical activity, where one should indulge himself in pain to derive any benefit.

Japanese woman, 114, recognized as world’s oldest

TOKYO (Reuters) – A 114-year-old Japanese woman born the same year that radium was discovered was recognized as the world’s oldest woman by Guinness World Records on Wednesday. Misao Ookawa, who was born to a clothing merchant in 1898 and now lives in the western city of Osaka, received a certificate acknowledging her status and said she was pleased. “Given everything, it’s pretty good,” she told a gathering at the nursing home where she resides. …

Premia Spine launches alternative implant for spinal surgery

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – A medical implant developed by Premia Spine offers patients with certain spinal disorders an alternative to traditional fusion surgeries, enabling a quicker recovery and greatly reducing the risk of reoperation, the Israeli company said. The device called TOPS is fixed to the spine with screws and differs from other products on the market in that it has a central polyurethane unit that moves, recreating motion in all directions. …

Switzerland’s Roche pledges to open up access to drug data

The logo of the Swiss drugmaker Roche is seen on a factory in BurgdorfZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding has agreed to expand access to its clinical trial data as the pharmaceutical industry faces calls for greater transparency on scientific data. The company's move follows a decision this month by British rival GlaxoSmithKline to publish detailed clinical study reports as well as the results of all drug trials. Roche has also come under pressure from critics, including non-profit organization The Cochrane Collaboration, to hand over data on its blockbuster flu drug Tamiflu amid claims from researchers that there is little evidence it works. …

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