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                </div>Commonly known by the brand name Allegra, an allergy medication called fexofenadine has been given approval for over-the-counter sales. The drug is currently marketed by Sanofi-Aventis which is a subsidiary of Chattem. According to the Tennessee based company, the antihistamine drug will be sold in […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Allergy Drug Gets FDA Approval

    Commonly known by the brand name Allegra, an allergy medication called fexofenadine has been given approval for over-the-counter sales. The drug is currently marketed by Sanofi-Aventis which is a subsidiary of Chattem. According to the Tennessee based company, the antihistamine drug will be sold in […]

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                </div>In reports out of the U.K., it appears that scientists may be able, before the end of this decade, to produce drugs capable of stopping the spread of many cancers. At the core of this announcement is the discovery of what British scientists from the […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Cancer Breakthrough Announced

    In reports out of the U.K., it appears that scientists may be able, before the end of this decade, to produce drugs capable of stopping the spread of many cancers. At the core of this announcement is the discovery of what British scientists from the […]

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                </div>Whether or not it has anything to do with recent recalls and class actions law suits is unclear, however, there has been a substantial reduction in the pace at which new drugs are being produced, according to government officials. In response, the Federal Government is […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Government Will Help Develop New Medicines

    Whether or not it has anything to do with recent recalls and class actions law suits is unclear, however, there has been a substantial reduction in the pace at which new drugs are being produced, according to government officials. In response, the Federal Government is […]

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                </div>For years now, doctors had been using cholesterol levels as a measure of health and the risks of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It is well known that HDL, the high-density lipoproteins commonly referred to as “good cholesterol,” help to keep the levels of […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Too Much “Good Cholesterol” Could Be Bad

    For years now, doctors had been using cholesterol levels as a measure of health and the risks of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It is well known that HDL, the high-density lipoproteins commonly referred to as “good cholesterol,” help to keep the levels of […]

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                </div>In a study published in the Jan. 10 issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers indicated that they have uncovered what researchers referred to as a major win in the fight against flu viruses. Typically the CDC has to try to reasonably predict seasonal […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Body Uses H1N1 Defeat to Improve Immune System

    In a study published in the Jan. 10 issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers indicated that they have uncovered what researchers referred to as a major win in the fight against flu viruses. Typically the CDC has to try to reasonably predict seasonal […]

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                </div>According to a study in the February issue of Pediatrics, children who are born less than 12 months apart from their siblings are up to three times more likely to develop autism. Unlike the focus on the external factors, such as vaccines, as a potential […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Autism Risk Tied to Pregnancy Interval

    According to a study in the February issue of Pediatrics, children who are born less than 12 months apart from their siblings are up to three times more likely to develop autism. Unlike the focus on the external factors, such as vaccines, as a potential […]

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                </div>In a upcoming interview with Matt Lauer which will air Sunday on “Dateline NBC” at 7 p.m. ET, Michael Douglas announced that he has won his battle with cancer. Douglas has been fighting throat cancer with the help of his doctors. According to the 66 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Michael Douglas Wins Battle with Cancer

    In a upcoming interview with Matt Lauer which will air Sunday on “Dateline NBC” at 7 p.m. ET, Michael Douglas announced that he has won his battle with cancer. Douglas has been fighting throat cancer with the help of his doctors. According to the 66 […]

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                </div>In what has been a very serious flu outbreak in the U.K., with a number of deaths including children, health officials released a warning indicating that type B influenza has reached “substantial proportions” in the city of London. In an attempt to continue to combat […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Flu Outbreak in U.K. Worsens

    In what has been a very serious flu outbreak in the U.K., with a number of deaths including children, health officials released a warning indicating that type B influenza has reached “substantial proportions” in the city of London. In an attempt to continue to combat […]

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                </div>Fishermen in the Carolinas are being warned to limited their consumption of large mouth bass and other fish due to serious health concerns. Until their ban, a little over 30 years ago, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) were used by many industries as coolants and lubricants in […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Health Department Expands Warning to Carolina Fishermen

    Fishermen in the Carolinas are being warned to limited their consumption of large mouth bass and other fish due to serious health concerns. Until their ban, a little over 30 years ago, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) were used by many industries as coolants and lubricants in […]

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                </div>While it has long been a practice within the U.S. to add fluoride to the public drinking water supply, the amount added has varied over the years. The range is determined based on the guidelines from the EPA and the Department of Health and Human […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Too Much Fluoride Not Good According to Government

    While it has long been a practice within the U.S. to add fluoride to the public drinking water supply, the amount added has varied over the years. The range is determined based on the guidelines from the EPA and the Department of Health and Human […]

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