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India announces development of cheap vaccine against major cause of diarrhea deaths in kids
Associated PressNEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian government announced Tuesday the development of a new low-cost vaccine proven effective against a diarrhea-causing virus that is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths across the developing world. The Indian...Tags: India, Pneumonia, Bill Gates, Diseases and Illnesses, Rotavirus
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Bed rest no help for women at risk of early delivery
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having a short cervix increases a pregnant woman's chance of delivering prematurely, and a new study suggests going on bed rest does nothing to allay that risk. Researchers found that women were more than twice as likely to...Tags: Medical Specialization, Obstetrics, Twins, Northwestern University, Gynecology
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Vermont moves toward decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana
ReutersBy Zach Howard May 13 (Reuters) - Vermont's legislature on Monday approved a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, a measure the state's governor expects to sign into law in the coming weeks. The move sets up the...Tags: Prisons, U.S. House of Representatives, Laws, U.S. Senate, Criminals
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Dodge skin irritation from problem plants
You probably learned about the risks of poison ivy a long time ago, but as you spend more time in the garden this spring, be aware that many other plants can cause a rash. Learn which plants are the common offenders and how to take precautions against...Tags: Harvard Medical School, Allergies, Steroids, Hydrocortisone, Arts and Culture
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S.D. flu deaths highest since 2004
The number of flu-related deaths in South Dakota this past season has been the highest since 2004. There were 38 influenza-related deaths in the 2012-13 flu season as of April 27, the latest report, said state Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger. In 2004,...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Flu Vaccine, Disease Prevention, Flu
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Subject for debate: OTC Plan B for all
Change of Subject"Plan B," the morning-after contraceptive, is reportedly as safe as aspirin, even when taken by adolescents. Aduilts can buy it over the counter, but I say let everyone buy it who wants it or needs it. In an ideal world,...... -
A Drug Rejected: Boehringer Ingelheim Quit 'Female Viagara' Race
When the president and CEO of Boehringer Ingelheim USA starts to talk about the company's most dramatic failure in the last five years, a certain sheepish tone creeps into his voice. He thinks he's going to have to explain the disease the drug was...Tags: Viagra (drug), Pharmaceuticals, Food and Drug Administration, Trials, Chemical Industry
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Yale Researchers Urge More Street Work When Studying People With Both HIV, Hepatitis C
The Hartford CourantResearchers need to work harder to screen high-risk populations for people who are infected with both HIV and hepatitis C, say the authors of a new Yale University study on the incidence of co-infection in the New Haven area. The study, published Tuesday...Tags: Yale University, Diseases and Illnesses, Hepatitis C , New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Health and Safety at School
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Kenai Refuge Revises Fire Management Plan
Channel 2 NewsThe fire management plan for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is being revised for the first time in five years. Officials at the refuge will take public comments on the environmental assessment draft until the end of the month. The Peninsula...Tags: Wildlife
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AbbVie, partner team up on drug to treat Celiac disease
Tribune reporterAbbVie said Tuesday that it is teaming up with a California drug company to develop an oral treatment for celiac disease. Celiac disease is the most common autoimmune disease, affecting about 6 million people in the U.S. and Europe. Those affected can'...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Gluten-free Diet, Celiac Disease, Osteoporosis, Placebo
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Ask adult patients about alcohol misuse: panel
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Primary care doctors should ask adults how much and how often they drink alcohol and counsel those with risky and dangerous drinking habits, a government-backed panel said today. Based on a review of studies conducted since...Tags: Demographics, Medical Specialization, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Conditions, University of Missouri
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Farmer loses seed patent case
WASHINGTON — Monsanto Co. and other companies that patent seeds may prohibit farmers from growing a second crop from their genetically modified seeds, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously. The closely watched decision was a clear victory for...Tags: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Vaccines, Genetic Engineering, Agriculture, Trials
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