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3-Drug Combo May Treat Hepatitis C

March 30th, 2011 Comments off

Two highly anticipated hepatitis C drugs are poised to usher in a new era in the treatment of the viral disease as early as this summer, experts say.

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Lowering Cancer Risk: Foods, Exercise, Alcohol, and More

March 30th, 2011 Comments off

WebMD discusses 8 simple ways to lower you cancer risk, including specific diet and exercise tips.

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FDA: Preterm-Birth Drug Makena OK as a Generic

March 30th, 2011 Comments off

The FDA says pharmacies can continue to make inexpensive, generic Makena, a premature birth drug. The firm that won FDA approval of brand- name Makena planned to sell it for $1,500 a dose.

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U.S. Death Rate Hits Record Low

March 16th, 2011 Comments off

U.S. adults are living longer than ever before and fewer infants are dying, according to data released today by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

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