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Jury orders Merck pay $8 million Fosamax damages

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A jury on Friday awarded $8 million in compensatory damages to a Florida woman who sued Merck & Co, alleging the company’s osteoporosis drug Fosamax damaged her jaw, nine months after the first lawsuit ended in a mistrial. Continue reading →

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FDA: no shortage of kids’ medicines seen

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. health regulators said on Friday they do not expect any shortage of children’s pain and allergy medications despite Johnson & Johnson’s inability to resume production until at least next year. Continue reading →

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U.S. appeals court reinstates stem cell suit

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Friday reinstated a lawsuit that challenges an Obama administration policy for federal funding of some human embryonic stem cell research. Continue reading →

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U.S. names eight countries to get health aid

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government named eight countries Friday that will get extra help under the Global Health Initiative, a six-year, $63 billion aid program. Continue reading →

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A sex pill for women? U.S. panel debates benefits

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (Reuters) – A pink pill that acts on brain chemicals has helped women with low sex drive, its German manufacturer said on Friday, arguing for the first U.S. approval of a drug to boost women’s libido Continue reading →

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Blacksmith Brands recalls 4 children’s medicines

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Blacksmith Brands Inc recalled on Friday four of its children’s cough and cold medicines made at a Johnson & Johnson plant which was temporarily closed after U.S. regulators found manufacturing lapses. Continue reading →

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WHO seeks clampdown on tobacco ads targeting women

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization called on Friday for more action against tobacco advertising that targets women and girls, especially in developing countries. Continue reading →

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Novozymes sees China’s commercial cellulosic ethanol in 2013

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

BEIJING (Reuters) – The world’s top industrial enzymes producer, Novozymes A/S, said on Friday that it expects China to launch its first commercial cellulosic ethanol facility by 2013. Continue reading →

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Regular teeth brushing linked to healthier hearts

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

LONDON (Reuters) – People who don’t brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease, scientists said on Friday, adding scientific weight to 19th century theories about oral health and chronic disease. Continue reading →

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WHO agrees code to stem health care worker exodus

Posted on May 22, 2010 by

GENEVA (Reuters) – Health ministers sealed a rare global accord Friday to avoid recruiting doctors and nurses from poor countries where there is an acute shortage of medical staff. Continue reading →

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