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Heavy Doses

Heavy Doses

by Brett Chase

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Feb 09 10 11:09am EDT

Michelle Obama Targets Fat Kids

The first lady tackles childhood obesity, vowing to improve school lunches, food labeling and exercise programs.  Continue


Feb 09 10 9:25am EDT

Crestor Cholesterol Drug Gets a Boost

AstraZeneca's blockbuster pill is approved for a wider patient group, a move sure to add millions of new users.  Continue


Feb 08 10 8:40am EDT

Study Links Soft Drinks to Cancer

High levels of sugar boosts insulin and may lead to cancer-cell growth, researcher finds. Study is the latest attack on the soft-drink industry.  Continue


Feb 05 10 9:04am EDT

A Breakthrough for Diabetic Monitors

U.K. researchers say new devices are better at controlling blood-sugar levels in Diabetic children. Johnson & Johnson works on a new product.  Continue


Feb 04 10 10:47am EDT

Medical Malpractice Law Struck Down in Illinois

The Court's decision in Illinois is a win for trial lawyers and a huge defeat for doctors, hospitals, and tort reformists nationally.  Continue


Feb 04 10 9:00am EDT

U.S. Pays Bigger Chunk of Health Care Tab

By 2012, U.S. government will pay more than half the total health care bill as Americans lose private insurance and the tab for Medicare and Medicaid rises. Continue


Feb 03 10 9:00am EDT

SIDS Linked to Chemical in Brain

Government researchers hope findings will lead to creation of a medical test. Cause of crib deaths have baffled experts.  Continue


Feb 02 10 5:25pm EDT

Study Linking Vaccine to Autism Pulled

Despite British journal's decision to retract 12-year-old study, some parents are likely to continue railing against vaccines.  Continue


Feb 02 10 12:45pm EDT

Virginia to Obama: We Don't Want Health Reform

Democratic state senators in Virginia join Republicans to vote health insurance mandates illegal, a slap at President Obama's reform.  Continue


Feb 02 10 9:10am EDT

Herbal Remedies Pose Danger for Heart Patients

Ginkgo and St. John's wort interact with heart medicines, leading to risks of internal bleeding or less-potent drugs, researcher say.  Continue


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