Big Pharma — Health

Soft drink and sugary drink advertising: a public health risk Researchers are calling for stricter regulation of soft drink advertising to prevent obesity among Spanish children. According to the experts, the effects of soft drink and sugary drink advertising are being felt among children. A few months ago, The Lancet published a document in which it warned that not one country in the world is protecting the health or the future of its children. The "A Future for the World's Children?" report, drafted by a commission put together by the journal itself, WHO and UNICEF showed that, in some countries, children see...

10 reasons why health care startups fail In our roles at MedTech Innovator, a global accelerator for medtech startups, we’ve worked with thousands of early-stage health care companies in cities around the world. We’re proud to play a role in helping new companies get their innovative technologies to the patients who need them. But we’ve seen a lot of failed efforts, too. Grounded in science and regulated by the government, health care is a challenging sector. In the life of any startup, there are plenty of opportunities for missteps. And pivoting isn’t as easy as it is for companies developing...