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The bill pegs the maximum negotiated price for the drugs at no more than 1.2 times the average price levied in six reference or "index" countries - namely Austr...

Michelle Dee fails to get Miss World 2019 crown

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Health insurance experts offer advice ahead of ACA enrollment deadline - 47abc

Through Dec. 7, the number of Arizonans who had selected a plan on healthcare.gov was 60,339 . That means an individual in Orange County making $27,000 annuall...

First vaping-related lung disease reported in Clark County

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1,300 Americans have died from flu so far this year — CDC

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Frequent long sleepers and nappers 'at increased risk of stroke'

According to these findings, regular sleep deprivation and sleep for more than 7 hours per night are each associated with a higher risk of stroke. Limitatio...

Scientists debunk myth parakeets were brought to United Kingdom by Jimi Hendrix

According to the tall tale, the singer was apparently wary of police involvement and failed to report the crime. However a brand new research, printed immedia...

AZ, Daiichi's targeted breast cancer therapy on target

This tolerability profile and low discontinuation rate are encouraging, she added, as they allow for continued HER2 inhibition until progression in heavily pre-...

Samoan Measles Outbreak: What's Really Going On?

According to the declaration, only entry permits and entry permit waivers for medical emergency situations will be approved but must be reviewed by the governor...

US House panel battles over Donald Trump impeachment articles

Donald Trump is accused of abusing his power by trying to force Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, the former vice-president and leading contender for the Democ...

AstraZeneca/Daiichi ADC shows sustained benefit in mid-stage breast cancer study

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Americans' support for Trump impeachment unchanged after public hearings

In November, 44 percent of respondents said the president should be impeached and removed while 51 percent said they did not support this, according to a re...

'Gene-edited babies': China halts work of He Jiankui

The move to condemn the announcement last Monday by SUSTech's He Jiankui that he carried out genetic editing on human embryos is a rare public joint statem...

Exercise advice on food labels could help reduce obesity, researchers say

Physical Activity Calorie Equivalent (PACE) labelling on food highlights the minutes or miles of physical activity needed to offset the calories in food or drin...

Rampant Outbreak: No reprieve as Samoa measles death toll hits 70

Currently, a total of 159 people are hospitalized with measles in the island nation. Instead of actively entering Communities to expand the vaccination drive,...

New Jersey shooting: 6 killed including a police officer and two suspects

The van then fled to the bodega where five people, including the two suspects, died after a shootout with police. "Based on our initial investigation (which...

It's flu season: Here's how to protect yourself

Richards says if you can't get the flu shot, you should stay away from people who are ill and avoid crowded areas. The very contagious flu virus causes seriou...

Shares of ArQule up 100% after Merck announces $2.7 billion acquisition

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Bird flu outbreak at Suffolk farm leads to chicken cull

The Food Standards Agency said there was no food safety risk as long as poultry products, including eggs, are thoroughly cooked. All of the chickens at th...

Democrats Choose Hillary Clinton as 2020 Frontrunner, New Party Poll Shows

A former adviser to Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that Democrats have "completely botched" the impeachment process against President Donald Trump - slamming it a...

ArQule (NASDAQ:ARQL) Downgraded by Royal Bank of Canada

Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and nine have given a buy recommendation to the company. The company presently has an average rat...

Light alcohol consumption linked to higher cancer risk

The increased risk appeared to be accounted for by alcohol-associated cancer risk across relatively common sites, including the colon, stomach, breast, prostate...

Flu season has earliest start in more than 15 years

As of November 30., the influenza rate in Georgia was considered "widespread" by the DPH. An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more br...

Even one drink a day may increase cancer risk

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No reprieve as Samoa measles death toll hits 70

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Supreme Court Upholds Kentucky Law Requiring Abortionists to Describe Ultrasound to Woman

In Kentucky, doctors must describe the ultrasound in detail while the pregnant woman listens to the fetal heartbeat. The medical staff are required to describe ...