LOOKING through the labels on various mineral and fizzy drinks on supermarket shelves, I was shocked to discover the large number that contain the toxic additive called Aspartame.

STRYKER Ireland’s plant at Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, has been warned by the powerful US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to correct production failings.

NEW vaccines against cervical cancer have been described as a historic breakthrough by the Irish Cancer Society (ICS).

ELAN and its partner Biogen Idec have begun a new trial on patients of the multiple sclerosis drug, Tysabri, banned from the market in February 2005.

Nearly £3bn (€4.2bn) was wiped off the value of pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca today after a US safety official raised concern over one of its key drugs.

A MAJOR pharmaceutical company celebrated its 10th birthday yesterday and the arrival of its Swiss boss.

A NEW cholesterol-lowering drug launched last year should be taken off the market because of its poor safety record, an expert said yesterday.

SHARES in Dublin’s ISEQ traded 26.94 points higher yesterday, ending the day at 4918.92.