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Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer RiskWashington Post -10 hours agoFRIDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — Vigorous activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer by about 30 percent in normal-weight women, according to an 11-year US study of 32269 postmenopausal women.Activity cuts breast cancer riskBBC NewsVigorous Exercise Can Really Prevent Breast CancereFluxMediaWebMD - That Happened! - MedPage [...]
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Bail set at $25K for Calif. anthrax scare suspectThe Associated Press -3 hours agoSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A federal judge has set bond at $25000 for the man suspected of mailing more than 120 hoax anthrax letters nationwide.Anthrax hoax suspect released on bailSan Diego Union Tribune2 More Packages Arrive After Arrest in Anthrax HoaxesWashington PostBoston [...]
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UPDATE 1-US FDA clears Schwarz Pharma, Pfizer bladder drugReuters -7 hours agoWASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – A new drug made by Schwarz Pharma (SRZG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) to treat patients with overactive bladders won approval from US health officials on Friday.FDA approves new drug to treat overactive bladderXinhuaFDA OKs Toviaz to Treat Overactive [...]
Many carriers of the potentially lethal Clostridium difficile bug are missed by unreliable tests, researchers say.
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UK scientists have worked out how cancer cells change their shape to spread around the body.
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Almost Half of Women Have Sexual ProblemsWashington Post -10 hours agoBy Amanda Gardner FRIDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — In a double whammy for the female gender, new research shows that 40 percent of women report sexual problems, but only 12 percent are distressed about it.Study: 40 Percent of Women Report Sexual Problems, Most [...]
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UPDATE 2-Liver risk, death seen with Glaxo's Avandia-groupReuters -11 hours agoBy Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) – More than one dozen cases of liver failure and death were reported in patients taking GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (GSK.Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on AvandiaU.S. News & World ReportGlaxoSmithKline diabetes drug Avandia faces more criticismPhiladelphia InquirerWall Street Journal - Justice [...]
SmartAboutHealth
Five Myths About Health CareForbes -59 minutes agoSen. Barack Obama has drawn many voters to his side, thanks in no small part to his health care plan. Unfortunately, his proposals rest upon several falsehoods that are all too common in the health care debate.A look at the health plansMinneapolis Star TribuneMcCain's insurance tax creditsChicago TribuneSlashdot - Washington [...]
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Experts say FDA findings on compound misleadingCNN -2 hours agoWASHINGTON (CNN) — A panel of experts accused the Food and Drug Administration of creating "a false sense of security" with its assessment that a compound used to make food and beverage containers poses no immediate health risks.FDA to Further Investigate BPA CompoundWashington PostFDA Asked to [...]
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UPDATE 1-PREVIEW-Drugmakers seek lawsuit limits at top US courtReuters -7 hours agoBy Lisa Richwine WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – The US Supreme Court hears arguments on Monday in a closely watched case that could limit liability claims against drugmakers if one of their medicines causes harm.Dangerous Drugs Hurt Women MostInjuryBoard.comAmputee awaits high court, wants musical glow [...]
