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 msnbc.com | Michael Douglas optimistic despite serious throat cancer AFP NEW YORK — Hollywood star Michael Douglas has admitted his throat cancer is more serious than first thought, but says he remains optimistic as he undergoes intensive treatment. "It's a stage four, which is intense, and they gotta go at it," Douglas ... Michael Douglas Discusses His Cancer on 'Late Show' Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ |
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:52:18 GMT+00:00
Sharks go pink for CANSA SPORT24 Durban - The Sharks, one of the most recognisable and popular global sporting brands, have thrown their weight behind the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and vowed to 'go pink' at the all-important Currie Cup match against the Free State ... |
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:52:27 GMT+00:00
 Washington Times | Price for push? Botox maker settles charges, pays $600m Times of India Allergan, the maker of Botox, agreed to pay $600 million to settle charges that it illegally promoted and sold the drug through 2005 for unapproved uses like treating headaches. That settlement, the latest in a continuing justice department crackdown ... Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox Investigation Botox maker to pay $600 mln for off-label misuse Maker of Botox pays state in improper marketing settlement |
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:57:55 GMT+00:00
 CBC.ca | Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds BusinessWeek WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to eat a high-fat diet that puts them at risk for obesity and the many health problems connected with it, new research shows. ... Too little sleep bad for teenagers' diets: study Sleepy teens eat more fat: study Young people eat junk when tired |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:51:16 GMT+00:00
Gauteng clinics soft targets - MEC News24 Johannesburg - Workers in Gauteng's state clinics are being targeted by striking public servants, Health MEC Sisi Mabe said on Thursday. "Our clinics... are soft targets and support services such as laundry supply are being affected. ... |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:48:12 GMT+00:00
 Times LIVE | Doctors call for end to strike Times LIVE The Doctors' Forum called on the government and public service unions to end their strike. "We call on government to continue negotiations with immediate effect and work hard for a compromise solution between themselves and the unions," the ... |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:46:59 GMT+00:00
 CBC.ca | E. coli leads to beef recall in Toronto CBC.ca The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning Toronto-area consumers about a recall of beef from the Kabul Farms retail store in North York. Beef sold at Kabul Farms retail store at 40 Beverly Hills Drive in North York is being recalled due to E. coli ... Warning issued over E. coli in meat Meat from Toronto store could have E. coli: CFIA Faster test for detecting E.coli |
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:30:54 GMT+00:00
 TopNews United Kingdom (blog) | Global cash support to fight AIDS is falling: UN AFP TOKYO — The chief of the UNAIDS agency said Thursday that global contributions to fighting the disease are dropping off for the first time in 15 years amid tough economic times. "The world economic recession is pushing countries... to enforce austerity ... Mothers, babies need help: UN summit World becoming numb to HIV/AIDS: UNAIDS executive director Funding risk in Sydney's HIV fight |
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:36:26 GMT+00:00
 Globe and Mail | Finding Suggests New Aim for Alzheimer's Drugs New York Times In a year when news about Alzheimer's disease seems to whipsaw between encouraging and disheartening, a new discovery by an 84-year-old scientist has illuminated a new direction. Paul Greengard with his dog Alpha. ... New protein points to possible Alzheimer's cure Nobel Prize-winner finds new path for Alzheimer's drug Cancer drug model could be a potential treatment for Alzheimer's study claim |