From painful periods to low libido and even infertility, it seems that there is a pill or procedure for every…
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Colombia to legalize medical marijuana under presidential decree
BOGOTA – Colombia said on Friday it plans to legalize medical marijuana in a further shift in drug policy after…
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Health risk assessments may benefit elderly
When healthy elderly people fill out health risk questionnaires and get personalized counseling, they have better health behaviors and use…
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The Food and Drug Administration will try to adapt the sounds, style and attitudes of hip-hop into a multi-million dollar…
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Chewbeads recalls pacifier clips due to possible choking hazard
A New York-based company that sells non-toxic jewelry for moms has recalled more than 45,000 pacifier clips in the United…
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Woman burned as a baby tracks down nurse who cared for her
A woman who suffered severe burns as an infant is finally getting a chance to thank the hospital nurse who…
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Novartis launches chronic disease program for poor countries
Drugmaker Novartis AG has begun a program in Kenya, Ethiopia and Vietnam to supply 15 low-cost medicines to fight chronic…
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Getting active after a cancer diagnosis may extend life
For people diagnosed with cancer, the risk of cancer death falls as physical activity rises, according to a new analysis…
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Merck antibody reduces risk of Clostridium difficile recurrence, study says
An experimental antibody developed by Merck & Co Inc was shown in pivotal studies to reduce by about 10 percentage…
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Family credits faith for toddler’s recovery after swimming accident
On July 29, 3-year-old Alise Nipper was found floating in a swimming pool, unresponsive, after a party with friends. Today,…
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