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Studies: Avastin May Fight Early Breast Cancer

Last Updated: 5:30 01/25/12

Surprising results from two new studies may reopen debate about the value of the drug Avastin for breast cancer. (Full Story)

FDA Disputes Dr. Oz's Apple Juice Claims
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Last Updated: 12:02 PM 09/15/11 - Oz said on his show this week that lab testing found what he implied are concerning levels of arsenic in many juices. (Full Story)
CDC: 2 Kids Sickened by New Swine Flu Strain
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Last Updated: 1:43 PM 09/02/11 - The CDC says the new virus contains a gene from the H1N1 swine flu that caused a worldwide scare two years ago. (Full Story)
Survey: Employers Consider Ending Health Coverage
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Last Updated: 9:10 AM 08/24/11 - The new survey says nearly one of every 10 mid-sized or large employer expects to stop coverage once federal insurance exchanges start in 2014. (Full Story)
Recalled Turkey Includes Several Brands
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Last Updated: 5:10 PM 08/04/11 - Many of the recalled meats are under the label Honeysuckle White. Other brands include Natural Lean Ground Turkey and the Kroger store brand. (Full Story)
Report: New HIV Infections Holding Steady
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Last Updated: 2:27 PM 08/03/11 - The number of Americans infected with the AIDS virus each year has been holding steady at about 50,000, according to a government report released Wednesday.
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Insurers Must Cover Birth Control With No Copays
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Last Updated: 10:16 AM 08/01/11 - The requirement is part of a broad expansion of women's preventive coverage. (Full Story)
Treating Young Athletes With Hip Arthroscopy
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Last Updated: 6:56 AM 06/15/11 - Doctors say childrens' complications are the same as in adults. (Full Story)
Hospitals Hunt Substitutes as Drug Shortages Rise
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Last Updated: 7:49 AM 05/30/11 - A growing shortage of medications for a host of illnesses has hospitals scrambling for substitutes to avoid patient harm. (Full Story)
Special Report: Worth the Weight Loss?
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Last Updated: 3:04 PM 05/06/11 - The HCG diet claims to help people lose up to a pound a day. (Full Story)
"I'm Sorry" Law Signed
Last Updated: 1:05 PM 07/19/11 - Gov. Snyder signs into a law a bill that protects medical providers who say 'I'm sorry,' or express another form a sympathy to their patients from lawsuits. Such statements can not be used as evidence of wrong-doing in malpractice suits. (Full Story)
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