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No Heart Risks Seen With Heartburn Meds


The popular heartburn drugs Prilosec and Nexium do not appear to spur heart problems, according to preliminary results of U.S. and Canadian probes.  More...

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MRI Detects Early Breast Cancer Cells
MRI screening has been considered less sensitive than mammography for detecting precancerous cells in the breast which are confined to the milk ducts, but a new study suggests the opposite is true. More...
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Possible 3rd U.K. Foot-And-Mouth Outbreak
British officials are testing cattle to see if there has been a third outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease, outside the initial protection zone. The farmer says it's not likely the agriculturally-devastating disease. More...
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For Elderly, Danger Rises With The Heat
Researchers say heat waves that last for at least four days increase hospitalizations among the elderly. More...
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     Report: More Americans Following 5 Basic Steps Would Save Over 100,000 Lives Each Year

China Working To Ease Safety Fears
     Official Says China Will Meet Regularly With U.S. To Insure Product, Food And Drug Safety

A Woman's Brain Wired For More Migraines?
     Women May Have A Faster Migraine Trigger In Their Heads Than Men

Peter Pan Peanut Butter Back In Stores Video Watch
     Following Salmonella Scare, ConAgra Re-Introduces Brand With Satisfaction Guarantee

FDA Investigates Untested Chinese Seafood
     Report Shows 1 Million Lbs Of Frozen Shrimp, Catfish And Eel Were On Agency Watch List

5 Simple Steps Could Save 100,000 Lives
     Study: Preventive Actions Like Cancer Screening Could Prevent Thousands Of Deaths

Osteoporosis Testing Good For Men, Too
     Study Backs Osteoporosis Screening And Treatment For Certain Groups Of Men

"Import Alert" For Chinese Seafood Ignored
     AP: Holes In FDA's Screening System Allowed At Least 1 Million Pounds Of Suspect Seafood Into U.S.

U.K. Eases Foot-And-Mouth Restrictions
     Slaughter Can Resume; Chief Vet Cautiously Optimistic After Cattle Disease Outbreak

Doctors Worry About Fewer Burn Centers
     As Many Hospitals, Cutting Costs, Shut Their Burn Units Down

Court: No Unapproved Meds For The Dying
     Federal Appeals Court Says Terminally Ill Patients Have No Constitutional Right To Experimental Drugs


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Health Clinics Expand In Retail Settings
     Retail Health Clinics Expand, But Concerns Over Quality And Conflicts Rise

Pfizer Facing 4 Court Cases In Nigeria
     Pfizer Facing 4 Court Cases Over Decade-Old Drug Study In Nigeria; Company Denies Wrongdoing

Army Starts New Psychiatric Program
     Army To Teach Soldiers, Families How To Spot Psychiatric Injuries Suffered At War

Feds Pull Funding For L.A. Hospital
     Troubled Los Angeles Hospital Likely To Close After Feds Pull $200M In Funding

WHO Optimistic On Global Polio Goals
     WHO Reports 4 Cases Of Polio In Angola, But Optimistic On Global Eradication Goal

FDA Links Oysters To Bacterial Illness
     FDA Advises Not To Eat Raw Oysters From Area Of Washington, Citing Bacterial Illness

UK Must Change Alzheimer's Drug Advice
     Court Says British Doctors Must Change Advice On Patient Access To Alzheimer's Drug

Study: Obese Kids Are Absent More
     Study Says Obese Schoolchildren Have Higher Absentee Rates Than Normal-Weight Classmates

Virus Outbreak Contained In Uganda
     Outbreak Of A Deadly Ebola-Like Disease At Mine In Western Uganda Contained, Officials Say

FDA: Heartburn Drugs Seem OK For Heart
     FDA: Heartburn Drugs Prilosec, Nexium Don't Appear To Carry A Risk Of Heart Problems


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