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Salmonella Risk Poses Conundrum For Egg Eaters
Eggs can be risky because of contamination. Cook them longer to reduce the hazards, choosing easy-over instead of sunny-side up, even if they're not quite as tasty. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 19 2010 11:35 AM
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Gwyneth Paltrow, NPR Has Some News For You And Your Bones
The actress recently revealed she has osteopenia. Well, Gwyneth and fans of Gwyneth, we have something important to tell you about this so-called disease. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 19 2010 11:21 AM
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Early End-Of-Life Care Helps Lung Cancer Patients Live Longer
If patients get palliative care at the time of diagnosis with a life-threatening illness, their quality of life improves and they live longer, a study of lung cancer patients finds. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 19 2010 6:07 AM
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Drug Made Infamous By Date Rapes Gets Second Look For Fibromyalgia
Jazz Pharmaceuticals wants to sell a prescription drug called Rekinla to relieve fibromyalgia pain. A panel of experts to the FDA will weigh in this week, with special attention to how Jazz will keep the medicine away from creeps. Read More...
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Wed, Aug 18 2010 1:05 PM
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Johnson & Johnson Rejiggers Manufacturing To Improve Quality
The company's chief executive says a new quality overlord will report directly to him. The change, made after a string of embarrassing recalls, goes against the grain of a company known for decentralization. Read More...
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Wed, Aug 18 2010 12:28 PM
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Remove This: Medical Tales Of Strangest Objects Found In Patients
Ask doctors about the most unusual items they've ever had to remove from patients, and the answers get downright weird in a hurry. Read More...
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Wed, Aug 18 2010 8:56 AM
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Lilly's Drug Flop Shows How Tough Alzheimer's Will Be To Beat
A medicine that was supposed to help Alzheimer's patients by blocking the formation of so-called amyloid plaques in their brains instead made them worse. Read More...
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Wed, Aug 18 2010 6:13 AM
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Younger Kids In Class May Be Overdiagnosed With ADHD
Younger kids in a classroom appear more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers suggest the findings show a bias that penalizes slightly younger kids for acting their age. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 17 2010 12:54 PM
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Florida Businessmen Charged With Bilking Medicare For Penis Pumps
Never underestimate the ability of people to come up with new ways to game Medicare. Now federal prosecutors in Miami allege the health program was fraudulently billed for pumps intended to treat impotent men. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 17 2010 10:13 AM
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Obesity Surgery Helps Diabetic Patients Kick Medicines
An analysis of insurance claims for people with Type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery found that the vast majority of them were able to drop drugs they had been taking to treat the condition beforehand. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 17 2010 6:16 AM
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Figuring Out How Much Insurers Spend On Care Takes New Math
The latest health debate in Washington centers on which expenses insurers can count as spending on medical care. How the rules are decided will determine which companies comply with the new health law, and which ones will have to pay rebates. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 16 2010 1:25 PM
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FDA Moves To Take Drug For Low Blood Pressure Off The Market
In a first, the agency is proposing to withdraw approval for a medicine because its maker didn't follow through on a promise to conduct clinical tests. The drug was prescribed to about 100,000 people in 2009. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 16 2010 11:54 AM
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Husbands Who Earn Less Than Wives Are More Likely To Cheat
If a guy earns less than his wife or live-in girlfriend, he's more likely to cat around. On the other hand, women who made less than their mates are more prone fidelity. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 16 2010 9:25 AM
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As Data Go Against Avastin For *** Cancer, FDA May Yank Approval
The costly biotech drug blocks the growth of blood vessels that feed tumors. In July, a panel of experts voted 12-1 to recommend that FDA take back the approval, a rare step, because the benefits don't outweigh the risks. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 16 2010 6:04 AM
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Feel The Burn From Your Summer Workout, But Do Watch The Heat
Extreme heat can sap your energy during an outside workout, But there are ways to keep exercising smartly this summer. Good hydration is an important first step. Read More...
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Fri, Aug 13 2010 10:42 AM
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