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Scientists in Sweden are launching their own mead – an alcoholic beverage made from a fermented mix of honey and…
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Georgia woman’s rare reaction to medication caused skin, hair to peel off
A Georgia woman who had a serious, rare reaction to a generic anti-seizure drug in December 2013 is now trying…
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Men with prostate trouble should avoid some cold medicines
With cold and flu season in full swing, experts are warning men who have an enlarged prostate to avoid medicines…
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3 crucial money questions to ask before surgery
Your risks, the recovery time and how bad it will hurt— all important issues to bring up before going under…
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European Union clears Roche drugs after probe into lax safety reports
Europe’s main drugs regulator has found no new safety issues linked to Roche medicines after an investigation into the Swiss…
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Dr. Manny: Texas measles outbreak shows growing battle between parents and doctors
A recent measles outbreak that has affected 21 people in and around the Fort Worth area is being blamed on…
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Trial shows new drug tops Plavix for blood thinning
The Medicines Co’s experimental intravenous blood clot preventer Cangrelor, which is intended for use during angioplasty procedures, solidly outperformed commonly…
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Bad news in the fight against the AIDS virus: The government is halting a large U.S. study of a possible…
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Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG said on Wednesday U.S. health regulators have granted priority review to its experimental leukemia treatment…
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