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In a deal that could be worth up to $700 million, Pfizer Inc. (PFE) plans to acquire the developer of a drug for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The company announced the news on Monday. This agreement marks Pfizer’s entry to the ADHD treatment market. Shire PLC (SHP.LN) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) have been dominant with their […]
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A shocking discovery was made by Montreal researchers when a resident of Quebec appeared to have been cured of his addiction to cocaine after having a stroke. The Quebec man, currently 45 years old, has been addicted to cocaine for more than twenty years. A heavy cocaine user who’s typical day could see as much […]
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Shingles is a very serious concern for those who are fifty five and older and most people do not realize that there is a vaccine available to help prevent this condition. Incidents of shingles have been increasing in Australia have increased by more than doubled in the last 10 years and medical professional are recommending […]
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Diet has been accepted by medical professionals as a cause for rosacea incidents and several foods and beverages have been identified as the culprit. While individual results with a change in diet will vary it is an essential step you can take to limit rosacea. Individuals who suffer from rosacea should ensure they avoid or […]
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Banana Boat, the major sunscreen manufacturer, is issuing a massive recall on over 500,000 bottles of sunscreen. The products are spray on lotion in the UltraMist brand. There have been a number of incidents reported that people who have used the product have suddenly been caught on fire. Five people have been reportedly burnt from […]
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