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Medicare Will Pay for Avastin and Provenge

July 1st, 2011 Comments off

Medicare will keep paying for the drug Avastin to fight breast cancer even though an FDA panel has recommended that the medication no longer be sold as a treatment for breast cancer.

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Elderly Stay Sexually Active, Defying Stereotype

December 6th, 2010 Comments off

New research suggests the elderly may be more interested in sex than commonly believed.

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Organized Sports Don’t Give Kids Enough Exercise

December 6th, 2010 Comments off

Just because young people participate in organized sports like baseball, soccer, or softball doesn’t necessarily mean they get as much exercise as recommended by physical activity guidelines, a study shows.

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Where You Live Is a Factor in Hypertension

December 6th, 2010 Comments off

Race, place, and gender appear to be strongly associated with high blood pressure, a major risk for heart disease and stroke, according to new data.

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Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Rare Fractures

September 14th, 2010 Comments off

Osteoporosis drugs known as bisphosphonates may increase the risk of rare, but painful thigh bone fractures, and their labeling should be updated to reflect this increased risk, a panel of experts states.

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