When Merck moseyed into the Lone Star State as part of a global IT restructuring, it pitched a robust hiring plan in exchange for nearly $ 7 million in tax breaks and grants. Now, after Merck pulled back the reins on its Austin plans, those incentives have dried up. Merck is walking away from incentive… Read More: Merck abandons $7M in grants for long-term IT hiring plan… »
Losing weight is hard work, but many people who have lost weight may agree that keeping it off can be an even greater challenge. A lack of self-control or a few too many dietary indulgences are often cited as reasons for regaining weight. But a new study in the November issue of BMJ questions this… Read More: Key to long-term weight loss may be as simple as… »
Jennifer Leslie was always the tallest kid in her class, but also the heaviest. She was never an unhealthy eater, but was constantly ridiculed for her size. Once puberty hit, Leslie grew more height-wise and thinned out, but was still larger than many kids her age, so the teasing didn’t end. She started making herself… Read More: The Long-Term Effect of Weight Teasing on Girls »
Ambien is a type of sedative that is also known by the name Zolpidem. This sleep medicine is quite popular for treating insomnia and other sleep problems. This drug promotes sleep by acting on the brain to produce a relaxing effect. However, just like other drugs, Ambien sleeping tablets can be dangerous if they are… Read More: Short-Term & Long-Term Side-Effects of Ambien Sleeping Tablets »