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Tracking The Origins Of Haiti's Cholera Strain
Scientists investigating the origin of the Haiti cholera strain say it's possible the strain will be one that's never been seen before. Read More...
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Sat, Oct 30 2010 6:25 AM
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BOTOX: Clearly Not Just For Wrinkles Anymore
Chronic migraine sufferers willing to receive multiple BOTOX injections around the head and neck may minimize migraines for up to three months. There are an estimated 3.2 million migraine sufferers in America. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 18 2010 9:10 AM
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Cholera In Haiti: Preparing, Containing And Crossing Fingers
As the toll of cholera in Haiti mounts, public health officials are pushing to contain the outbreak. The disease can be deadly. But fairly simple precautions can slow the spread of the disease. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 25 2010 8:34 AM
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Mexican Beer Dermatitis: Scourge Of The Beach Bum And The Proper Lady
A dermatologist warns that the way some people drink Mexican beer with lime juice may be responsible for the disease's spread from the usual spots to more unexpected places, like chests and bellies. Read More...
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Thu, Oct 21 2010 9:30 AM
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The Crummiest Antidepressant You've Never Heard Of
German researchers who analyzed clinical data for the Pfizer drug reboxetine conclude the medicine isn't effective for depression and may be harmful. Much of the information they reviewed hadn't been published. Read More...
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Wed, Oct 13 2010 12:27 PM
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FDA Questions Diet Pill In Latest Setback For Weight-Loss Medicines
The Food and Drug Administration has a lot of questions about Qnexa, an experimental diet pill. Are the risks worth a modest improvement in weight loss? That remains the big bugaboo for the field of weight-loss medicines. Read More...
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Fri, Oct 29 2010 6:31 AM
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Brain Molecule May Offer Key to Erasing Fearful Memories
A substance involved in the creation of fearful memories has been found in mice. Because it's part of a memory system that seems to work the same way in people, the chemical may one day prove helpful in avoiding post-traumatic stress disorder. Read...
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Fri, Oct 29 2010 8:27 AM
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Permanent Makeup May Cause Permanent Problems
Permanent makeup may look good and save time, but it is not easy or inexpensive to remove. And, as it turns out, it's quite risky Read More...
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Fri, Oct 22 2010 12:29 PM
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Cholera In Haiti Here To Stay, Experts Say
Now that cholera has returned to Haiti after a 50-year hiatus, it'll be almost impossible to get rid of, experts say. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 25 2010 4:20 PM
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Raises Risk Of Death From *** Cancer
New information on the increased risk of dying of *** cancer for women taking hormone replacement therapy has women and their doctors once again re-evaluating whether taking a popular drug is worth the risk. Read More...
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Wed, Oct 20 2010 5:41 AM
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How CVS Became Meth Makers' Favorite Drugstore
The giant drugstore chain became the go-to spot for hordes of shady buyers, called smurfers, who ran around scooping up over-the-counter decongestants under orders from bad guys who cook up methamphetamine. Read More...
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Fri, Oct 15 2010 6:28 AM
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When Hospital Checklists Don't Tell The Whole Story
Medicare patients who need certain high-risk surgeries may not be able to find the best information on the government's Hospital Compare website, according to a new study. That may be because of the way it measures quality. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 18 2010 12:30 PM
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'Dollars for Docs' Series Shines Light On Drug Company, Physician Ties
A new Consumer Reports survey shows most people don't think drug companies should pay doctors to speak, but many of them don't think their own doctors would be negatively influenced. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 18 2010 9:01 PM
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Hospitals Wield Clout To Name Their Price In California
Two recent California efforts to reign in hospital prices - or at least reduce pricing disparities between hospital providers in the state for the same procedure - have been stymied, thanks to the hospital lobby. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 18 2010 5:00 AM
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Cancer Patients Projected to Surpass Their Docs In Numbers
The number of cancer patients who need radiation therapy is expected to increase by 22 percent by 2010. But radiation oncologists are only projected to increase by 2 percent. Read More...
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Tue, Oct 19 2010 10:54 AM
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