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Hey, Doc, If You See A Bad Drug Ad, Please Call FDA
The Food and Drug Administration wants the people who prescribe medicines to report untruthful drug ads and sales spiels. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 2:58 PM
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Huge Vitamin D Doses Appear To Hurt More Than Help
A test of megadoses of vitamin D in older women unexpectedly found they were more likely to break bones and fall than women taking sugar pills. Read More...
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Wed, May 12 2010 5:58 AM
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Health Of Children Improves Around The World
The deaths of children younger than 5 has declined steadily, but improvements in maternal health still lag behind public health goals. Read More...
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Mon, May 10 2010 6:02 AM
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Heart Association Says Air Pollution Linked With Heart Attacks
Researchers have long suggested a link between air pollution and heart disease. Now the American Heart Association says there is enough evidence to say that air pollution can trigger heart attacks and other problems. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 5:39 AM
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Adding Some Grads To Parents' Health Plans Could Be Costly
Insurers can take an adult child's pre-existing conditions into account in figuring the premium a family pays for health coverage. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 9:27 AM
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Delaying Childhood Vaccines Doesn't Improve Mental Development
A new long-term study should ease parents' concerns about giving kids too many vaccines too soon Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 8:03 AM
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Kids Become Prime Growth Market For Prescription Drugs
Growth in children's use of prescription medicines outpaced increases for all other age groups last year, a new report says. Read More...
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Wed, May 19 2010 10:32 AM
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Tropical Diseases Take Underappreciated Toll In U.S.
Immigrants and the poor in some parts of the U.S. are at risk for diseases more common in the developing world. Read More...
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Tue, May 18 2010 9:09 AM
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Absence Of Evidence For Cancer Risk Doesn't Quiet Cell Phone Skeptics
A large, international study found cell phone use didn't raise the risk of brain cancer. But some advocacy groups drew different conclusions from the data. Read More...
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Tue, May 18 2010 10:58 AM
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Food Industry Pledges To Reduce Calories
The food industry is pledging to work with First Lady Michelle Obama to reduce obesity in America by decreasing calories and portions of their products. Read More...
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Tue, May 18 2010 12:25 PM
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CT Scanners Scrutinized For Radiation Risks
Radiation risks from medical scans have risen nearly seven-fold since the early 1980s and now rival those from other sources. The FDA is particularly concerned about the risks from CT scanners. Read More...
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Mon, May 17 2010 6:03 AM
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Bacon, Hot Dogs And Sausage Look Worse For Heart Than Unprocessed Red Meat
An analysis of 20 separate studies suggests processed meats raise the risk for heart disease more than those that aren't processed. Read More...
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Tue, May 18 2010 6:03 AM
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Think Twice Before Taking Popular Heartburn Drugs
New studies showing side effects from drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Previcid could discourage their casual use. Read More...
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Mon, May 10 2010 1:01 PM
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No Gene Test At Walgreens Just Yet
The Food and Drug Administration wants more information on a battery of tests for genes related to health that were supposed to go on sale at Walgreens this week. Read More...
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Thu, May 13 2010 5:54 AM
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Moderate Drinkers Are Healthier, But Why?
It may be factors other than alcohol that explain the better health of moderate drinkers. Read More...
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Thu, May 20 2010 5:57 AM
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