Nicotine Dependence At ...

New research presented in the United States shows that the nicotine dependence rate of American smokers has reached a 15 year high. This is very bad news for smokers trying to quit, who just can’t seem to go without their nicotine fix. According to researchers of a new study,...
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Statins Found To Reduce...

People taking statin drugs to help lower their levels of bad cholesterol may also be at a reduced risk of developing blood clots and pneumonia. Millions of people world wide are using statins, and according to researchers these people are also reeping additional benefits from the...
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Panel Blames FDA For No...

A new report released by a group of US scientific experts finds that the FDA did not do a good job when it came to assessing health risks associated with the chemical bisphenol A. The regulatory agency insists, and has always insisted that bisphenol A, which is used in the production...
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Patients Receiving Olde...

Results of a new US study find that older blood is putting transfusion patients at risk of serious health problems including hospital acquired infections. According to the study, blood that is stored for 29 days or longer, which is then given to patients is putting that patient at...
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FDA Sends Warning Lette...

The FDA have sent a warning letter to Bayer over two of their over the counter aspirin medications that contain dietary supplements. According to the warning, the medications, Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage and Bayer Women’s Low Dose Aspirin + Calcium, are being faulsely...
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Women Taking Osteoporos...

Research presented at the American College of Chest Physicians meeting suggests that people taking drugs for osteoporosis maybe at an increased risk of experiencing atrial fibrillation, known as an irregular heartbeat. Researchers came to this conclusion based on a study of 16,000...
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Wal-Mart Pulls Eggs Fro...

It is being reported that Wal-Mart have pulled a brand of eggs from stores in China after tests showed trace levels of melamine. In a statement released by the company who produces the eggs, they appologized for the fact that there was trace levels of the dangerous chemical in their...
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Buffalo Restaurant Empl...

After a dead deer was found in the kitchen of the China King restaurant in Buffalo, health officials quickly moved to close it down. According to an inspector from the Erie County Health Department he walked into the kitchen to see employees of the restaurant butchering a dead deer. State...
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CDC Says Staph Infectio...

A new study released by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention indicates that drug-resistant staph infections are increasing at an alarming rate in America. The bacteria is becoming very difficult to treat as it is mutating into forms that do not respond to traditional drugs. Doctors...
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Savient Pharmaceuticals...

Pegloticase is the name of a new drug made by Savient Pharmaceuticals which maybe the next big treatment for people with gout. In a phase III study of the drug, results were very promising as all participants saw their uric acid levels returning to normal levels after taking it via...
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