Archive: 02/03/2008
FDA: New warning needed for Chantix
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday called for increased awareness of the health risks of the smoking cessation drug varenicline.
Medicine & Health / Medications
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Ireland cuts way down on plastic bag use
Ireland has successfully banned the free distribution and reduced the overall use of plastic bags in businesses throughout the country.
Feb 03, 2008 |
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Report: U.S. falling short on TB battle
A new report said the United States is falling short of its benchmark goal of eliminating tuberculosis as a public health problem by 2010.
Feb 03, 2008 |
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Mutated flu virus resists medicine
The Switzerland-based World Heath Organization said a small percentage of the major influenza virus this season has developed resistance to Tamiflu treatment.
Feb 03, 2008 |
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Some scientists doubt Bush space plan
Scientists and space policy experts say they will debate whether President George Bush's call for a return to the moon and voyage to Mars is feasible.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 03, 2008 |
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India, U.S. sign space agreement
U.S. and Indian officials have signed an agreement for cooperation in space exploration.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 03, 2008 |
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New strategy helps reduce errors in obstetrical care
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have implemented patient safety enhancements to dramatically reduce errors and improve the staff’s own perception of the safety climate in obstetrical care.
Feb 03, 2008 |
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Gene linked to preterm birth among Hispanic women
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that the gene ENPP1 is linked to preterm birth and low birth weight among Hispanic women.
Feb 03, 2008 |
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