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7 years enough to protect biologic drugs, White House says
White House officials say seven years is long enough for biologic medications to have patent protection from less expensive generic rivals. Read Summary > -
Study: Thinking about food can help relieve pain
According to research at the University of Wisconsin, people who fantasized about their favorite foods were able to increase their pain tolerance and decrease their pain-related anxiety. Read Summary > -
A new treatment target for RA?
Researchers in London say they've found a possible new treatment target for rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system compound called tenascin-C. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary > -
If Vicodin, Percocet banned, what next?
Experts say that if the FDA chooses to ban Vicodin and Percocet as its advisory panel suggests, the move won't be too drastic because alternatives exist. Read Summary > -
FDA panel wants Vicodin, Percocet banned
The popular prescription painkillers Vicodin and Percocet--which combine acetaminophen with a narcotic pain drug--should be banned, according to a panel of experts that advises the FDA. Read Summary > -
Wal-Mart supports employer health insurance mandate
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Read Summary > -
11 health myths debunked
A health reporter debunks 11 myths about your health, and some of them truths may be surprising. Read Summary >
