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Ginger muscles in on diabetes

Ginger, the common spice and ancient Asian remedy, could have the power to help manage the high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients, a University of Sydney study reports.

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First pill to prevent HIV is only for some patients

Physicians applaud the latest step in reducing new HIV cases, but insist that high-risk individuals who take the medication still need to practice safe sex.

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Heartburn pills taken by millions ‘can increase risk of cancer and heart disease

Heartburn can make your life a misery. Meals become times of dread as you wait for the sharp, insistent pain that follows when acid seeps from the valve at the top of your stomach.

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Novartis Wins U.S. Approval for Afinitor in Breast Cancer

Novartis AG (NOVN) won U.S. approval to market its cancer drug Afinitor for breast tumors, an achievement that may add more than $1 billion in annual sales.

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DCGI to meet zonal officials to re-examine regulatory requirement for vaccines

DCGI has planned to meet senior officials from all the zonal offices across the country in the coming week to assess and examine the regulatory mechanism adopted for its vaccine manufacturing programme

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Pfizer, Bristol get EU nod for blood clot preventer

European health regulators on Tuesday approved an eagerly anticipated blood thinner developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Pfizer Inc for preventing strokes and blood clots in patients with an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, the companies said.

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10 Shocking Medical Mistakes

When you’re a patient, you trust you’re in good hands, but even the best doctor or nurse can make a mistake on you or someone you love.