The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday put the Indian generic drug giant Ranbaxy on notice that it would block entry to the U.S. market of 25 generic prescription drugs widely used by American consumers. The FDA “warning letter” faulted Ranbaxy, the world’s largest manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, for observing inadequate quality controls and manufacturing standards in the production of generic versions of drugs used to treat diabetes, Read the rest of this entry »

England are awaiting a verdict on Rio Ferdinand’s fitness ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Croatia in Zagreb.
The Manchester United defender was due to be assessed by the England medical staff as he battles to overcome the neck problem that kept him out of the 2-0 victory over Andorra.
Joleon Lescott filled the breach against the part-timers but the experienced Ferdinand would be a major loss if unable to face Slaven Bilic’s side.
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Criminals with an appetite for fast food could be tracked down more easily with a new fingerprinting technique that utilises the salt in their sweat.
Police can now detect corrosion left on metal by finger-tip sweat – the saltier the diet, the more the metal corrodes.
The technique works better than traditional fingerprinting which relies on residue that can be wiped away.
Northamptonshire Police’s Dr John Bond, who developed the method, said Read the rest of this entry »

Editors note: This is the 11th in an occasional series of stories profiling Mid-Southerners who are longtime exercisers or who have reclaimed old fitness habits and changed their lives for the better.
Dr. Jim Bailey believes in routines, and for more than 30 years he’s strived to ensure his includes an hour of exercise every day.
“It helps me clear my mind,” said Bailey. “I can work out problems exercising that I can ponder for hours at my desk Read the rest of this entry »