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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Swiss drugmaker Roche’s Cotellic to be used in combination with the…
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Insulin pumps give kids better control of type 1 diabetes
As insulin pump use has increased, so has blood sugar control for kids and teens with type 1 diabetes, according…
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Stomach bypass surgery shows dramatic long-term improvement in obese teens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Giving stomach bypass surgery to severely obese teens cuts their weight by an average of…
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Early physical therapy might help ease lower back pain
Starting physical therapy right after lower back pain begins may provide relief sooner compared to doing nothing, but makes little…
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Many babies exposed to unnecessary pain in research
Babies often suffer unnecessary pain in clinical studies, potentially breaching international standards for ethical research, according to a new review…
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Novavax RSV vaccine given to mothers safe for fetus, study finds
Biotechnology company Novavax Inc said data from a mid-stage study showed that immunizing a pregnant woman with its RSV vaccine…
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Weight-loss surgery may not increase health costs for diabetes
Weight loss surgery may be a cost-effective way of lowering blood sugar for many diabetics, not just those who are…
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In a small, preliminary study, infants in households with furry pets were found to share some of the animals’ gut…
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Heaviest smokers may face biggest weight gain after quitting
Smokers who keep smoking, and those who quit, will all gain weight over time, but those who smoke the most…
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