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November 28, 2008
New Strain of Deadly Ebola Virus Discovered
Scientists say an outbreak of Ebola that killed 37 people in Uganda last year was sparked by a hitherto unknown...
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November 28, 2008
November 28, 2008
Govt Gets Tough with Foreign Drug Companies
JAKARTA ~ Foreign drug companies can quit Indonesia if they do not like new rules requiring them to have local...
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November 28, 2008
November 28, 2008
New Drug Dims Pain like Pot, Without the High: Study
Scientists have found a way to release the pain-relieving potential of one of the same proteins in the body activated...
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November 28, 2008
November 28, 2008
‘Breakthrough’ in Battle against Viruses
An experimental drug tested on lab animals has shown remarkable success in tackling two viruses, including a close cousin to...
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November 28, 2008
November 28, 2008
Is Superfood Omega-3 Keeping Its Promise?
Take a walk through a supermarket in any wealthy nation and the promise of omega-3 health benefits screams off products...
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November 28, 2008
November 21, 2008
Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be Within Reach: Scientist
SYDNEY ~ An Australian scientist who developed a vaccine for cervical cancer said this week a vaccine that could prevent...
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November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008
One-Third of Asthma Cases Not Asthma: Study
OTTAWA ~ One-third of Canadians with asthma have likely been wrongly diagnosed by their doctor, said a study on Tuesday...
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November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008
Exercise, Sleep ‘Cuts Cancer Risk’
WASHINGTON ~ Regular physical activity can significantly lower a woman’s risk of developing cancer, but skimping on sleep can eliminate...
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November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008
Growth Hormone Drug Fails to Slow Alzheimer’s: Study
CHICAGO ~ A drug that increases the release of growth hormones has failed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease...
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November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008
Acinetobacter Is ‘Emerging Hospital Superbug’
Health providers must arm themselves against a deadly drug-resistant germ that is becoming increasingly common in hospitals and other settings,...
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November 21, 2008
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