China reports first case of African swine fever Jilin province
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported two new cases of African swine fever on Friday, as the...
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Technogym targets content fix for fitness fans to sustain growth
By Giulia Segreti MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Technogym is looking to offer fitness...
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More evidence exercise may be good for your mood
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People who exercise may experience symptoms of mental...
Read MoreExcess pounds can lead to a leaky bladder
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Young and middle-aged women who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop a leaky bladder, researchers say. Australian researchers found that obese women were twice as likely...
Read MoreOne in three gun-owning U.S. veterans don’t store weapons safely
By Tamara Mathias (Reuters Health) – A substantial percentage of U.S. military vets store guns loaded and ready to use, according to an American study that could have implications for suicide prevention. “American...
Read MoreDiabetes drugs less affordable, less available in lower income countries
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People who live in low-income and middle-income countries may have a harder time finding and affording essential medicines for diabetes than residents of wealthier nations, a recent...
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Uganda to deploy Ebola vaccine if virus spreads from Congo
DAKAR (Reuters) – Uganda will vaccinate against Ebola should it spread from Democratic...
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Bon appetit! French find traces of bugs in their food and drink
PARIS (Reuters) – From insect residues in fizzy drinks to beef gelatin in yoghurt, consumer...
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Tanzania suspends U.S.-funded family planning ads on radio, television
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzania has suspended broadcasting of family planning...
Read MoreEU approves fifth copy of AbbVie’s $18 billion drug Humira
By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) – Europe has approved a fifth copy of AbbVie’s $18-billion-a-year biologic drug Humira – the world’s best-selling prescription medicine – ramping up competition among makers of...
Read MoreCargill recalls about 132,000 lbs of beef products over possible contamination
(Reuters) – Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling about 132,000 pounds of ground beef products that may have been contaminated with E.Coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday. Cargill’s ground beef...
Read MoreBaby-boomers expect kids to care for them when they’re sick
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Three in four baby-boomers with children expect one of their kids to help care for them when their health fails in old age and they don’t have a spouse who can do this, a UK study...
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Low-carb diet better when it includes more vegetables, nuts
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People who cut back on carbohydrates may end up...
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One in three gun-owning U.S. veterans don’t store weapons safely
By Tamara Mathias (Reuters Health) – A substantial percentage of U.S. military vets store...
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Zimbabwe seeks $35 million to fight cholera outbreak
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe is appealing to individual citizens and local companies for $35...
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Bayer’s Monsanto asks U.S. court to toss $289 million glyphosate verdict
By Tina Bellon (Reuters) – Bayer AG unit Monsanto on Tuesday asked a California judge to...
Read MoreUK rejects adult Novartis CAR-T therapy, after ‘yes’ in kids
LONDON (Reuters) – Health authorities in England have rejected a pricey CAR-T cell therapy from Novartis for adults with blood cancer, two weeks after endorsing its use in children and young people. The National Institute...
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AstraZeneca plots China robot offensive to counter price cuts
By Adam Jourdan and Ben Hirschler WUXI, China/LONDON (Reuters) – With smart cancer...
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Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage important aspect of vision
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Exposure to a chemical in tobacco smoke could make it...
Read MoreWomen’s sexual health after menopause may be best treated by gynecologists
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Postmenopausal women who experience problems like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse or urinary incontinence may want to see a gynecologist instead of a primary care provider for help,...
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