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An Early, Unreleased Study Suggested Avandia Couldn't Beat Actos
GlaxoSmithKline, maker of Avandia, tested a rival diabetes drug to figure out if a head-to-head trial was worth the risk. The conclusion: Avandia couldn't beat Actos. Read More...
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Tue, Jul 13 2010 10:33 AM
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Early Obesity Doubles Lifetime Death Risk
Danish researchers find that men obese at age 20 were twice as likely to die at any point in life compared with those who didn't have a big, early weight problem. Read More...
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Wed, Jul 14 2010 9:04 AM
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Nestle Pulls Health Claims From Kids' Drink After Feds Object
The Federal Trade Commission says claims that a drink for kids can keep kids from missing school were not substantiated. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 15 2010 9:34 AM
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Diet Drug Qnexa Gets Thumbs-Down In Avandia's Wake
Worries about birth defects and other side effects led to a 10 to 6 vote against a new diet drug by an FDA panel. Read More...
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Fri, Jul 16 2010 6:02 AM
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Our Feet Are Fallible, But They Beat A Chimp's
While we haven't overcome athlete's foot or bunions, human feet are one of evolution's most clever designs. Read More...
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Mon, Jul 19 2010 2:01 AM
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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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FDA Halts Enrollment In Avandia Safety Trial
FDA orders GlaxoSmithKline to stop signing up new patients for a big study that it figures would settle questions about the diabetes drug Avandia's risks. Read More...
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Wed, Jul 21 2010 10:36 AM
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Knee Surgery Looks No Better Than Therapy For Torn ACL
A Swedish study suggest that rehab may be just as good as surgery in treating a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 22 2010 7:59 AM
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Vaccines Might Help Fight Throat Cancer, But Hurdles Are High
Vaccines against a virus that causes cervical cancer could help prevent cancer of the throat. But the makers of two vaccines haven't shown much interest in pursuing the work. Read More...
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Fri, Jul 23 2010 9:32 AM
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Communication Technology For Disabled Is Nothing To Sniff At
Israeli researchers are developing a way for the severely disabled to communicate with their breathing. Read More...
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Mon, Jul 26 2010 12:01 PM
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Sanofi Files Suit To Block Sale Of Generic Lovenox
The maker of a popular brand-name medicine used to prevent blood clots is seeking a court order to prevent sales of a generic version approved by the FDA last week. Read More...
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Tue, Jul 27 2010 8:31 AM
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Obese English Women Told To Cut Calories Before Pregnancy
To prevent complications during pregnancy and afterward, women in England are being advised to get their weight under control beforehand. Read More...
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Wed, Jul 28 2010 5:28 AM
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Eating More Meat, White Or Red, Is Bad For The Waistline
People who ate the equivalent of one big steak a day gained four more pounds over five years than those who ate less meat. That's according to a new analysis of a major European diet study. Read More...
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Thu, Jul 29 2010 8:53 AM
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Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk
Calcium supplements are widely prescribed, particularly among women over 50, as a way to reduce fractures and increase bone density. But a new study suggests those pills carry some potential risks for your heart. Read More...
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Fri, Jul 30 2010 10:23 AM
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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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