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Tanning Beds Substantially Raise Skin Cancer Risks
People who tan indoors had a 74 percent higher risk for melanoma than people who did not frequent tanning salons. Read More...
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Thu, May 27 2010 5:54 AM
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Medicaid Pain Might Be Less Than Governors Claim
Expanding government health programs for the poor might cost states less than they think, according to a new study. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 2:07 PM
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House Committee Readies Grill For Johnson & Johnson
A House hearing on problems with children's medicines could shed light on quality issues at the company. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 1:30 PM
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Shady Marketing Of Herbal Supplements Poses Health Risks
Marketers of popular herbal products are making suspect health claims, a government report says. Contamination of the products is another worry. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 12:23 PM
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FDA Warns About Bone Breaks And Heartburn Drugs
Popular drugs like Nexium and Prilosec will now carry warnings about risks for bone fractures that may be linked to long-term or heavy use. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 7:45 AM
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Hepatitis C Drug Shines In Human Study
A drug called telapravir dramatically improved the cure rates for patients with hepatitis C by curbing the reproduction of the virus inside their cells. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 6:02 AM
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Medicare Brochure Flap Prompts Sense of Déjà Vu
GOP objects to promotional language Democrats are using in their new Medicare brochures, which sounds eerily like a scene from 2004. Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 12:56 PM
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UnitedHealth Investors Pass On Chance For Say Over Executive Pay
Even though the health insurance company's shareholders rejected their chance to oversee executive pay, Congress may make them do it anyway. Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 11:31 AM
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J&J Kids Medicines Recall Prompts Closer Look At Drug Safety
Key senator raises questions about the Food and Drug Administration's ability to oversee drug safety in the wake of this month's recall of kids' medicines. Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 10:40 AM
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Delaying Childhood Vaccines Doesn't Improve Mental Development
A new long-term study should ease parents' concerns about giving kids too many vaccines too soon Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 8:03 AM
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Making Doctors Justify Scans Reduces Waste
When computers tell doctors that scans may not help diagnose patients much, the orders for the tests are often dropped. Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 4:07 AM
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It's Not Just Salt: Sugar Boosts Blood Pressure, Too
Reducing sugary drinks, even just a few ounces a day, reduces your risk of blood pressure problems. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 2:28 PM
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Study: Child Deaths In Developing World Overstated
A new study shows that there are 10 percent fewer kids dying worldwide before the age of five than previously thought. The findings contradict recent UNICEF estimates. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 9:49 AM
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Alfalfa Sprouts Fingered As Culprit In Latest Salmonella Outbreak
Growing conditions for alfalfa, radish, and bean sprouts are also ideal for bacteria, making them particularly good carriers of foodborne illness. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 7:58 AM
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Button Batteries Pose Hazard For Children
In just a few hours, the current from batteries commonly found in remote controls can cause serious tissue damage in the throat. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 6:04 AM
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