‘Too early; to speak of pandemic, WHO says virus can be contained
GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that the novel...
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Bulgaria reports two new bird flu outbreaks
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria’s food safety agency authorities reported on Monday two new outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu in the southern part of the Balkan country. One of the new outbreaks was found...
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With $1.5 trillion childcare plan, Sanders floats another big campaign pledge
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Monday...
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Exclusive: Juul halts Indonesia e-cigarette sales, throwing Asia expansion in doubt
By Chris Kirkham, Fanny Potkin and Neil Jerome Morales (Reuters) – Juul Labs Inc is halting...
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New coronavirus cases fall in China, but WHO concerned by global spread
By Yilei Sun and Shivani Singh BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported a sharp fall in new deaths...
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New Zealand moves to ban vaping ads, sales to minors
By Lidia Kelly (Reuters) – New Zealand’s government said on Sunday it will introduce...
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Sealed in: Chinese trapped at home by coronavirus feel the strain
By Huizhong Wu BEIJING (Reuters) – During weeks holed up in her grandmother’s...
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Coronavirus spreads in China prisons, Korean church as fears weigh on global markets
By Pei Li and Se Young Lee BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) – The coronavirus has infected hundreds...
Read MoreFDA approves Lundbeck’s migraine prevention therapy
By Manas Mishra and Mrinalika Roy (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lundbeck A/S’ migraine prevention therapy, which the Danish drugmaker acquired through its near $2 billion deal for Alder...
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FDA approves Eli Lilly’s Trulicity to reduce cardiovascular risks in type 2 diabetic patients
(Reuters) – Eli Lilly and Co said on Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has...
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Esperion says cholesterol drug gets U.S. approval; eyes $10 per pill pricing
By Dania Nadeem and Trisha Roy (Reuters) – Esperion Therapeutics Inc said on Friday that...
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U.S. prepares for coronavirus pandemic, school and business closures: health officials
By Julie Steenhuysen and Andrew Hay (Reuters) – U.S. health officials on Friday said they...
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School lunch overhaul led to healthier meals for U.S. kids
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – An overhaul of school lunch nutrition standards seems to...
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Japan govt faces questions over coronavirus, Tokyo cancels events
By Chang-Ran Kim and Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan faced growing questions about...
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World must act fast to contain coronavirus: WHO’s Tedros
By Stephanie Nebehay and Kate Kelland GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters) – The window of opportunity to...
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China’s Hubei province revises February 19 new cases tally to 775, from 349 previously
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus...
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Netflix’s Stranger Things raised awareness about rare disorder
By Vishwadha Chander (Reuters Health) – Popular TV shows can help raise awareness and public...
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In brains of dead athletes, researchers seek clues to head trauma
By Angela Moore BOSTON (Reuters) – Dr. Ann McKee of Boston University studies the brains of...
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‘Traumatized’ Africans stranded by coronavirus plead to be brought home
By Elias Biryabarema and Josiane Kouagheu MUKONO, Uganda/YAOUNDE, Cameroon (Reuters) – When...
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Study shows sharp increases in U.S. alcohol deaths, especially among women
By Gene Emery (Reuters) – Alcohol-related deaths in the United States rose sharply from...
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