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Senators Call On FDA To Rule On Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Eight months ago, the Food and Drug Administration asked makers of beverages containing alcohol and caffeine to prove the drinks are safe. So far, nothing's been made public. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 29 2010 1:30 PM
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Your New Flu Vaccine Is On The Way, A Little Early
Flu season is in full swing in the Southern Hemisphere, with H1N1 the predominant strain in Australia and New Zealand. No one's predicting what our season will look like just yet. Read More...
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Fri, Jul 30 2010 1:43 PM
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Most People Notice Drug Ads, But Few Get Prescriptions Because Of Them
Even though two-thirds of Americans recall having seen or heard a drug ad recently, only about 8 percent asked their doctors for a prescription. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 01 2010 11:45 AM
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Distrust Of Supplement Ads Runs High, But Believers Buy In
Nearly one-third of people say health claims in ads for nutritional supplements can't be trusted. Only about 4 percent find them to be very trustworthy. Read More...
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Fri, Jul 02 2010 8:39 AM
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Got Hemorrhoids? Blame Your Inner Fish
We've got a lot to thank a little fish for -- our necks, shoulders, elbows, wrists and knees, to name a few. Read More...
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Mon, Jul 05 2010 5:30 AM
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Massachusetts Shows Us Again: Health Reform Ain't Easy
Doctor and hospital payment reform are seen as vital to fixing the health care system. But squabbling over details put a plan in jeopardy in Massachusetts. Read More...
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Tue, Jul 06 2010 2:00 PM
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Council Says Calories Going Up, But No One's Counting
Calories in need to go down, calories out need to go up, the International Food Information Council says. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 08 2010 6:16 AM
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What Really Makes Health Insurance Premiums Go Up
Medical costs, the number of health services used, and the cost of new treatments all factor in when calculating health insurance rates, insurers say. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 08 2010 1:15 PM
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What Not To Bring Home From The World Cup
For World Cup attendees, blowing into the vuvuzela or hearing too much of it may be the least of your health concerns. Read More...
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Fri, Jul 09 2010 1:21 PM
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Cholesterol Drugs Grow More Common For Adolescents
About 7 in 10,000 kids got a cholesterol-lowering prescription drug in 2009, according to data from drug benefit manager Medco. The increase in use was greatest for adolescent girls. Read More...
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Tue, Jul 13 2010 7:05 AM
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Many Doctors Stay Mum On Unfit Colleagues
About a third of doctors don't speak up when they know about a colleague who isn't fit to practice, a new study finds. Read More...
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Wed, Jul 14 2010 6:12 AM
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Glaxo To Take $2.4 Billion Charge To Cover Avandia Cases, Other Legal Woes
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline will take a big profit hit to pay for legal costs, but the amount isn't as high as some analysts expected. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 15 2010 6:20 AM
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Why High Heels Hurt Even After You Take Them Off
Wearing high heels can shorten calf muscles and stiffen Achilles tendons, a recipe for pain. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 15 2010 4:01 PM
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Avandia: A New Day For FDA Or 'Groundhog Day'
Does the public hearing over the risks of diabetes drug Avandia mark a new era at the Food and Drug Administration? Or more of the same? Read More...
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Fri, Jul 16 2010 1:02 PM
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Scientists Question Cancer Gene Trials At Duke University<!--EndFragment-->
A Duke scientist's resume padding fuels questions about his research methods on a new cancer screening technique. Read More...
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Tue, Jul 20 2010 3:31 AM
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