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1 hr ago | The Straits Times

Obama arrives in Ghana

IN HIS first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, President Barack Obama is seeking to lift up the continent of his ancestors - while keeping its emotions in check.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Barack Obama, Nursing

5 hrs ago | NY Daily News

Billie Genes: Joe Jackson sees Paris, Blanket as future stars

Gary, Indiana Mayor Rudy Clay Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson, during a memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Steelyard, a minor league baseball park.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Health, Pain, Entertainment

9 hrs ago | WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Dearborn County teenager dies from H1N1 flu

A Dearborn County teen has died from complications due to the H1N1 influenza virus.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Influenza, Dearborn County, IN, Cincinnati Metro, Cincinnati, OH Metro, Monroe, IN

Fri Jul 10, 2009

Fox Philadelphia

FDA Clears Blood Thinner Effient

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a highly anticipated blood thinner from Eli Lilly after more than 18 months of review.

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Related Topix: Biotech, SanofiSynthlabo, Bristol Myers Squibb, Healthcare Industry

ClipSyndicate

VIDEO: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment

Looking for answers to help cope with obsessive-compulsive disorder, Dr. Bruce Mansbridge explains how the disorder works and how it can be treated.

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Related Topix: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Health, Video

Sky News

Footballer's Wife Dies After Corrective Op

A footballer's wife who never fully recovered after undergoing botched cosmetic surgery in 2002 has died.

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Related Topix: Plastic Surgery, Greater Manchester County, England, United Kingdom, Entertainment

News Max

Migraines Lower Breast Cancer Risk

For women there may be one good thing about having migraines: a reduced risk of breast cancer.

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Related Topix: Migraine, Health, Breast Cancer

KansasCity.com

Oil drops below $60 as traders eye company results

Oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors braced for a slew of company earnings reports next week that will provide clues on the strength of crude demand.Benchmark crude for August delivery was down 68 cents at $59.73 a barrel by late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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Related Topix: Alcoa, Mining, Biotech, Johnson and Johnson, Healthcare Industry

Thu Jul 09, 2009

KOMO News

State health officials prepare for more flu

This spring's swine flu outbreak hasn't gone away in Washington state despite the summer weather, but health officials have a new challenge to focus on: preparing for next fall's flu season, Washington Health Secretary Mary Selecky said Thursday.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Influenza, Bethesda, MD

Fox Philadelphia

Some Breast Cancer Patients Overtreated

One in three breast cancer patients identified in public screening programs may be treated unnecessarily, a new study says.

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Related Topix: Health, Breast Cancer

The Plain Dealer

Continue reading "Merck, Portola in $470 million deal for anticlotting drug"

Merck & Co. and Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday they have signed an exclusive deal to develop and market an experimental drug to prevent strokes in people with a dangerous irregular heart rhythm.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Merck , Healthcare Industry, Startups, Portola Pharmaceuticals, Stroke, Marketing

Reuters

VIDEO: Anti-flu gear hot item in Japan

Jul 09 - Japan's influenza expo showcases the latest protective suits and anti-flu equipment amid growing demand for such items following this year's H1N1 outbreak.

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Related Topix: Health, Influenza, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

WANE-TV Fort Wayne

Government hosting summit on swine flu

The Obama administration put the states on notice Thursday: Swine flu promises to create a mess this fall.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Influenza

KDVR

10th hepatitis C case linked to dirty needles

State health officials say a 10th hepatitis C case has surfaced that may be linked to a hospital where a surgery technician swapped out used syringes for clean ones filled with powerful pain medication meant for patients.

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Related Topix: Hepatitis, Health, Pain

Wed Jul 08, 2009

Fox Philadelphia

Pill Used in a Quarter of US Abortions

Roughly a fourth of American women getting early abortions last year did so with drugs rather than surgery, statistics show, as a new study reported improved safety in using the so-called "abortion pill." Some experts predict the percentage of such "medical abortions," which offer more privacy than surgical termination at an abortion clinic or ...

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Related Topix: Abortion, Columbia University, Mifepristone (generic), Mifeprex, RU-486, Medication, Cytotec, Misoprostol (generic)

The Oregonian

Experimental drug shows promise in helping survive anthrax

An experimental drug helped monkeys and rabbits survive anthrax in a series of studies, suggesting it could be useful in case of another anthrax attack.

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Related Topix: Anthrax, Health

Lake Oswego Review

Americans doubt insurance plans will cover cancer

Fewer than half of all Americans trust that their health insurance plans would pay for the full costs of cancer treatment and nearly two-thirds falsely believe Medicare would not pay anything, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Cancer, Health, Health Insurance, Medicare, Oncology, US News

Gouverneur Times

Health Care Overhaul Racing Against the Clock

Problems in Congress threaten to overshadow a White House event Wednesday designed to boost Obama's health overhaul.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Joe Biden, Healthcare Law, Law

Guardian Unlimited

Scientists claim sperm breakthrough

Scientists claim to have created human sperm for the first time, in a breakthrough they say could lead to new treatment for male infertility.

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Related Topix: Health, Infertility, Science / Technology, Stem Cell Research

Tue Jul 07, 2009

CBC News

New flu virus attacks Sask. hog barn workers

Health and veterinary officials on Tuesday reported that two hog barn workers had been ill with a new strain of flu.

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Related Topix: Influenza, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

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