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May 24, 2010
Viral infection linked to juvenile diabetes

Researchers presented findings at the 110th general meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in...

May 23, 2010
Biogen Idec, Abbott enroll patients in late-stage trial for MS drug

Swiss biotech company Biogen Idec and U.S. drug maker Abbott have begun enrolling patients in...

May 23, 2010
FDA grants orphan drug designation for Friedreich’s ataxia treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has granted special designation to encourage the development of a...

May 23, 2010
Genzyme to correct manufacturing quality violations at Mass. plant

Biotech company Genzyme will pay $175 million to the federal government as part of an...

May 20, 2010
Clorox launches stain-removal app

Get ready for the latest stain-removal tips in real-time....

May 19, 2010
GSK uses technology to find new malaria treatments

Though the open-source philosophy has long influenced the computer software industry, British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline...

May 19, 2010
Report: House panel led by Waxman now investigating genetic testing kits

Federal scrutiny over at-home genetic testing continues to snowball in the wake of an abortive...

May 18, 2010
Greenies introduces allergy formula treats for pets

Pet specialty dental chews maker Greenies has introduced a new formula for animals that suffer...

May 17, 2010
Sleep apnea may up diabetes risk, study finds

Sleep apnea may cause metabolic changes that increase insulin resistance, according to researchers from the...

May 16, 2010
Fewer adults believe they had the flu this winter than years past, poll finds

Only 12% of adults think they had the flu this past winter, fewer than the...

May 16, 2010
Sally Hansen keeps beauty ‘Real Simple’ for charity

Looking to benefit DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center, and promote its Complete...

May 16, 2010
Target's bull's-eye approach against allergies

Target started an ad campaign last year called “Ask Us,” and here the retailer is...

May 13, 2010
FDA: Administering rotavirus vaccines 'appropriate'

It is “appropriate” for healthcare professionals to continue use of GlaxoSmithKline’s rotavirus vaccine Rotarix and...

May 13, 2010
Walgreens' inoculation efforts don't go unnoticed

Seven million vaccinations is a lot of flu shots. And if you’ll pardon the pun,...

May 12, 2010
Octapharma launches bleeding disorder treatment

A drug for treating the bleeding disorder von Willebrand disease has become available, manufacturer Octapharma...

May 12, 2010
Walgreens puts hold on its plan to sell genetic test kits in stores

Apparently having second thoughts on a deal that would have put genetic testing kits up...

May 11, 2010
Alba Botanica to roll out Natural Acnedote

Alba Botanica will be shipping in June its new acne-fighting collection, dubbed Natural Acnedote....

May 11, 2010
Ganeden Biotech granted patent for probiotic

Ganeden Biotech on Wednesday announced that it was granted a patent by the United States...

May 11, 2010
Gluten-free food offerings on the rise, report finds

Gluten-free products are becoming the norm as the rate of celiac disease has risen, a...

May 11, 2010
Off! reintroduces clip-on repellent

Off! clip-on mosquito repellent is back to help keep pesky mosquitoes away this season....

May 11, 2010
Stridex launches new medicated pads line

Stridex has announced the launch of its new Stridex Naturally Clear medicated pads, which offer...

May 10, 2010
Eating nuts may lower cholesterol levels, study finds

A pooled analysis of 25 trials found that nut consumption may improve blood cholesterol levels....

May 10, 2010
Medco: Just using LABAs to treat asthma puts patients at risk

Nearly one-third of patients with asthma are taking their medications in a way that puts...

May 10, 2010
Rotavirus vaccine benefits outweigh risks, data show

The benefits of vaccinating babies against rotavirus outweigh the theoretical risks of porcine circovirus found...

May 9, 2010
Walgreens tapped for national award for its flu vaccination efforts

Walgreens will be honored later this month for the contributions made to Americans’ preventive health...

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