July 3rd, 2009
Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
July 3rd, 2009
J&J Pays $1.5 Billion for Elan Stake
J&J will buy an 18.4% stake in Irish biotech company Elan, in a bid to crack the potentially lucrative Alzheimer's market.

July 3rd, 2009
China Works to Contain Flu
China has renewed its focus on preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus, as the number of homegrown cases increases.

July 3rd, 2009
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.
July 3rd, 2009
Suit: Toxic plane air sickens flight attendant
The last time Terry Williams can remember being headache-free was in December. A chronic migraine has plagued her ever since. So have balance and vision problems, a tremor in her left arm, a prickly sensation in her feet and a loss of childhood memories.
July 3rd, 2009
Health Risks of Speed Eating
You may think it’s fun to watch speed eaters cobble down hotdogs this weekend, but the “sport” of competitive eating has some considerable health risks. While the percent of the speed eating population is not large enough to warrant a scientific study, several former speed eaters are dealing with obesity, clogged arteries, and other gastrointestinal problems.

One competitive eater even found that after a while, his stomach would not register being “full” when he ate normally. This condition, called peristalsis, means that the stomach is not contracting. Despite the health risks, however, many speed eaters look back on their “reign” fondly.
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July 3rd, 2009
FDA to Review Sanofi Drug’s Safety
The FDA advised patients to continue taking Sanofi-Aventis's Lantus, despite recent studies showing the diabetes drug may be linked to cancer risks.

July 3rd, 2009
FDA Hands Novartis a Setback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked the Swiss drug maker for additional information on its meningitis-vaccine candidate Menveo.

July 3rd, 2009
Wal-Mart Backs Insurance ‘Mandate’
In a major break with most other large companies, Wal-Mart told the White House that it supports requiring employers to provide health insurance to workers.

July 3rd, 2009
Changes to Drug Ingredient Suggested
Medical experts recommended sweeping new limits on acetaminophen, a painkiller that is the most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S.










