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DEET Is No Tasty Treat For Bugs
Researchers looking at how the insect repellents DEET and citronella work has uncovered clues that could spur development of new kinds of chemicals to shoo away bugs. Read More...
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Fri, Aug 27 2010 1:48 PM
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How Veterinarians Help Predatory Lenders
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is probing credit cards being pushed by health care providers, including vets. After a teaser rate expires, the interest charges balloon and leave consumers with unexpectedly big bills. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 31 2010 5:58 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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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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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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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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Antidepressant Cymbalta On Track For Approval As Pain Pill
An expert panel supported Food and Drug Administration approval of a popular antidepressant for the treatment of chronic back pain. The experts came out against use of the medicine for knee pain from arthritis, though. Read More...
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Fri, Aug 20 2010 6:44 AM
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