Whooping cough death sparks vaccination plea
Parents are being urged to vaccinate their children against whooping cough after the death of a five-week-old baby in South Australia. abc.net.au |
South Africa to research mood-lifting plant
By JENNY GROSS 2010-10-01T16:00:27ZJOHANNESBURG (AP) -- For hundreds of years, indigenous South Africans have chewed a plant they say reduces stress, relieves hunger, sedates and elevates moods. Now they have a license to study and market it, and plan to sell it over-the-counter worldwide.... hosted.ap.org |
Data firm sees 2011 drug sales rising 5-7 percent
By LINDA A. JOHNSON 2010-10-07T04:09:58ZTRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Revenue from global prescription drug sales should increase 5 percent to 7 percent next year, reaching at least $880 billion, fueled by new drugs and rising sales in developing countries, according to drug data firm IMS Health.... hosted.ap.org |
FDA approves Botox for migraine headaches
By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-10-15T22:28:15ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health officials approved the wrinkle-smoothing injection Botox for migraine headaches on Friday, giving drugmaker Allergan clearance to begin marketing its drug to patients with a serious history of the condition.... hosted.ap.org |
Famous flabby feline "Prince Chunk" dies
The white tabby, once estimated to weigh 44 pounds, died in his sleep shortly after being diagnosed with a genetic form of heart disease, said ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |