(Reuters Health) – Consumers like healthy eating blogs written by nutritionists who seem credible and who interact with their readers, a small study in Canada suggests.
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Pfizer breast cancer drug superior to chemotherapy in late stage study
(Reuters) – Patients with advanced breast cancer tied to an inherited gene mutation who were treated with an experimental Pfizer Inc drug went about three months longer before their disease worsened than those who received chemotherapy in a late stage study, according to data released on Friday.
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U.S. Department of Justice investigating fetal tissue transfers
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice asked on Thursday for documents related to a Senate committee’s report on the transfer of fetal tissue by abortion provider Planned Parenthood, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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Venezuela's chronic shortages give rise to 'medical flea markets'
SAN CRISTOBAL/MARACAIBO, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela’s critical medicine shortage has spurred “medical flea markets,” where peddlers offer everything from antibiotics to contraceptives laid out among the traditional fruits and vegetables.
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Antibiotics sales for use in U.S. farm animals dropped in 2016: FDA
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The sale and distribution of antibiotics approved for use in food-producing animals in the United States decreased by 10 percent from 2015 to 2016, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report said on Thursday.
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Childhood cancer survivors have more blood pressure problems
(Reuters Health) – More than one in 12 adult survivors of childhood cancers may have undiagnosed high blood pressure, a U.S. study suggests.
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Faulty positioning in rugby tackles boosts injury risk
(Reuters Health) – Head, neck and shoulder injuries during rugby tackles are more common when the tackler’s head is incorrectly positioned in relation to the ball carrier, a small study has found.
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Gum infections tied to increased risk of stomach cancer precursor
(Reuters Health) – Gum infections may increase people’s risk for sores in the digestive tract that can lead to stomach cancer, a small study suggests.
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Open windows and doors can improve sleep quality
(Reuters Health) – Leaving a bedroom door or window open may help people sleep better, a study from the Netherlands suggests.
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Sage shares surge as depression drug succeeds in mid-stage trial
(Reuters) – Drug developer Sage Therapeutics Inc’s shares soared as much as 85 percent to a record high on Thursday after its experimental drug to reduce the symptoms of depression succeeded in a mid-stage trial.
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