Japanese drugmakers open 'libraries' in $100 million health project
LONDON (Reuters) - Five top Japanese drug companies are to open their "libraries" of experimental compounds to scrutiny by scientist...
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No science behind blood-type diets
By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - They are a fad that refuses to fade, but no solid evidence exists to show whether or no...
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Could shedding extra pounds improve psoriasis?
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing weight may ease psoriasis and improve quality of life for some overweight peop...
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GSK bets on chimp virus with $321 million vaccines buy
By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline is betting on a new vaccine technology based on chimpanzee viruses by acquiring ...
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France says will back down over Bayer acne pill
PARIS (Reuters) - France's health regulator said on Thursday it would comply with the European Commission if it ruled that Bayer acn...
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Elan says has 'Plan B' if shareholders reject deals
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish drugmaker Elan will lay out an alternative strategy if shareholders reject a string of pl...
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Analysis: Behind China's U.S. pork deal, fears over feed additives
By P.J. Huffstutter and Lisa Baertlein CHICAGO/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Smithfield Foods Inc. quietly weaned the first of its pi...
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Immigrants are net contributors to U.S. Medicare program : study
By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Immigrants for years have paid far more into Medicare's coffers than they have pulled out, ef...
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High doses of common painkillers increase heart attack risks
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is "equally hazardous" in ...
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U.S. regulators issue rules on workplace wellness programs
By Sharon Begley NEW YORK (Reuters) - Employees will be eligible for significantly lower premiums on the health insurance they buy t...
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