Walgreens to buy Schraft's Pharmacy
Walgreens Health Services, the managed care division of drug store chain Walgreen Co., said Tuesday that it is expanding its specialty pharmacy business with the acquisition of New Jersey-based Schraft's A Specialty Pharmacy...
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CVS outlines Part D plans
CVS Corp. on Monday outlined a prescription drug plan that focuses on educating and counseling seniors about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit and providing seniors with informational materials to assist them in selecting a plan...
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Antibiotic linked to tooth damage
Infants who are given the antibiotic amoxicillin are at an increased risk of dental problems later in life, University of Iowa researchers suggest. They said the drug appears to be linked to enamel damage in permanent teeth...
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Abbott says FDA OKs new uses of Humira
Abbott Laboratories Inc. said on Tuesday it received U.S. regulatory approval to sell its arthritis drug Humira as a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and for patients with psoriatic arthritis...
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Broccoli compounds may protect joint health
Antioxidant-boosting compounds found in broccoli and other plants appear to block an enzyme that triggers inflammation in joints. Called sulphoraphane, the compound has already been shown to fight cancer cell growth...
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Ingredient in cosmetics, toys a safety concern
In rodent experiments, common chemicals called phthalates, used in a wide variety of products from toys to cosmetics to pills, can block the action of fetal androgens. The result is what scientists call demasculinized effects in male offspring, ranging from undescended testes at birth to low sperm counts and benign testicular tumors later in life...
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FDA issues alert about some Dole salads
The FDA is cautioning consumers to avoid eating certain pre-packaged salads made by Dole Food Co., because 11 people here were sickened by a serious food-borne illness linked to the products...
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Dairy alternatives show more rapid rises (UK)
Dairy alternatives have continued to soar this year thanks to private label and consumer health trends, but their market share is not yet a huge cause for concern in the dairy industry...
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Iams launches 'smart' dog food
The Iams Company on Monday launched Iams Smart Puppy formula with enhanced levels of DHA in an effort to promote smarter, more trainable dogs. Docosahexaenoic acid is a brain-building nutrient for in humans and animals and, according to Iams, has been found to promote smarter, more trainable puppies...
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'Elmo Visits the Doctor' hits shelves
Sony Wonder and Sesame Workshop last week announced the release date for "Elmo Visits the Doctor," a video designed to put children’s concerns over visiting the doctor at ease. Through songs and favorite Sesame Street Muppets, "Elmo Visits the Doctor" helps children become more comfortable with a pediatrician's office and equipment...
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Bush military bird flu role slammed
A call by President George W. Bush for Congress to give him the power to use the military in law enforcement roles in the event of a bird flu pandemic has been criticized as akin to introducing martial law...
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