Friday, January 13, 2017

Australian Drug Maker Has Low Profile but Powerful Backers in Washington by KATIE THOMAS


By KATIE THOMAS

Representatives Chris Collins and Tom Price and other power players have substantial investments in Innate Immunotherapeutics, a company with no approved drugs.

Published: January 12, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Study Maps ‘Uniquely Devastating’ Genital Injuries Among Troops by DENISE GRADY


By DENISE GRADY

A new report found that more than 1,300 men in the American military suffered various injuries to their genitals or urinary tract while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Published: January 12, 2017 at 07:00PM

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How Do You Die of Parkinson’s Disease? by RONI CARYN RABIN


By RONI CARYN RABIN

It is often said that people die “with” Parkinson’s rather than “of” the disease.

Published: January 12, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Monday, January 9, 2017

Study Finds Lower, but Still High, Rate of C-Sections in China by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

At about 35 percent, the rate is lower than previously reported but still far above the ideal range.

Published: January 8, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Friday, January 6, 2017

Is the Sleep Aid Melatonin Safe for Children and Adults? by KEVIN MCCARTHY


By KEVIN MCCARTHY

The hormone melatonin is hugely popular as a natural sleep aid. But is it safe?

Published: January 5, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Monday, January 2, 2017

Easing the Toll of Sickle Cell Disease in Childbirth by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Creating teams at a hospital in Ghana to treat pregnant women who have the disease reduced their death rates by almost 90 percent.

Published: January 1, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Petroleum Jelly May Reduce Risk of Eczema by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Two studies in newborns indicate that daily moisturizer applications can lower the potential for developing itchy skin symptoms.

Published: January 1, 2017 at 07:00PM

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