Drive to spot cancer signs early (From The Bolton News)

February 26, 2012

Drive to spot cancer signs early 9:12am Wednesday 15th February 2012 in News HEALTH chiefs in Bolton are to give away £100 shopping vouchers as part of new moves to beat cancer. The prizes are being offered as an incentive to people to learn how to spot the early signs of kidney and bladder cancer. [...]

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Dr. Bill Elliott: Blocking stomach acid comes with risks

February 25, 2012

PROTON PUMP inhibitors (PPIs), the commonly used medications for the treatment of heartburn and acid reflux, may also put you at risk for bone fractures and intestinal infections according to new research. The drugs, which include over-the-counter Prilosec and prescription Nexium, Protonix, Prevacid and Aciphex, are among the most popular medications in the world with [...]

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New pill works against uterine fibroids

February 25, 2012

New research offers hope for the first pill to treat a common problem in young women: fibroids in the uterus. the growths can cause pain, heavy bleeding and fertility problems, and they are the leading cause of hysterectomies. In two studies, a lower dose of a “morning after” contraceptive pill stopped the bleeding and shrank [...]

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Alert over symptoms of bowel cancer (From This Is Wiltshire)

February 23, 2012

Alert over symptoms of bowel cancer 2:00pm Friday 17th February 2012 in News by Jill Crooks a consultant at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, is urging people not to ignore symptoms that could indicate bowel cancer. John Linehan said going to your GP as soon as you have concerns could lead to early detection of [...]

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Thomson Health Center reports only one flu case

February 23, 2012

Flu season normally peaks around February — but at USC, it hasn’t this year. The Thomson Student Health Center has only reported one positive flu case on campus so far this flu season, and that was just in the last week, according to Nicole Carrico, a Student Health Services administrator. The health center usually sees [...]

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Food dogs should Avoid

February 23, 2012

Dogs are often treated like members of the family, their well-being regarded as nearly as important as that of one’s partner or children. But good nutrition is essential to maintain a dog’s physical and mental health, so it’s vital that you educate yourself about what is best for your four-legged friend. For some pet owners, [...]

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Promising Hep C Treatment Needs Help But ’Isn’t Dead’ :: EDGE Boston

February 23, 2012

Gilead Sciences inc.’s shares plunged Friday after the drugmaker said a promising hepatitis C treatment it acquired as part of the $11 billion Pharmasset purchase may need help from other drugs to effectively treat some patients. The Foster City, Calif., company said some patients in a small portion of a midstage study relapsed after completing [...]

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NanoViricides to Present at the 14th Annual BIO-CEO Conference in NYC today

February 23, 2012

WEST HAVEN, Conn.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–NanoViricides, inc. (OTC BB: NNVC) (the “Company”) announced today that its President, Dr. Anil Diwan, will present an overview of the company at the 14th Annual BIO CEO and Investor Conference. The Conference is being held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City (bio.org/events/conferences/14th-annual-bio-ceo-investor-conference). NanoViricides, inc. presentation is scheduled [...]

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999 operator rapped over fatal error (From York Press)

February 23, 2012

999 operator rapped over fatal error 10:00am Thursday 2nd February 2012 in News by Jennifer Bell , jennifer.bell@thepress.co.uk THE grieving brother of a York man said he was “shocked” and “angry” after the 999 operator who failed to send him an ambulance avoided being struck off. Retired hotel manager John Barker, of Acomb, rang 999 [...]

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The reality of rabies

February 23, 2012

Summertime is the time when cases of dogs infected with rabies begin to escalate. However the term for rabies in Thai, which translates to “mad dog’s disease”, is somewhat misleading as other types of household pets are also prone to rabies, including cats, hamsters, squirrels and rabbits. and if unaware, owners can get the virus [...]

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