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October 27, 2015

Big bets aim to jolt heart drug sales back to life

The expiry of patents on profitable heart medicines is soon going to erode one of the main sources of drug company profits, and risky bets on new medicines to replace them may not make up for the lost sales

October 27, 2015

Olive oil, nuts may help reverse heart risk factors

A Mediterranean diet enhanced with extra nuts or more olive oil improved certain heart risk factors among people who had them - but did not prevent others from developing them - according to a new study from Spain.

October 27, 2015

N.C. Woman to Marry 1 Year After Paralyzing Accident

A year after she was paralyzed in poolside horseplay at her bachelorette party, Rachelle Friedman will finally make it down the aisle on Friday, marrying the man who has waited with her to exchange vows since the accident

October 27, 2015

Novartis defends flu vaccines after Italian ban

Swiss drugmaker Novartis said flu vaccines that Italy has banned from sale are safe and it does not expect other countries to take similar action

October 27, 2015

Synthetic drug 'N-bomb' mimics LSD, kills Arizona honor student

A drug you have probably never heard of has been linked to the death of several teens in multiple states. N-bomb delivers a deadly high, and one mother, whose son died from it, is working with an anti-drug agency to issue a warning to parents and teens about the synthetic drug

October 27, 2015

30 percent of US workers don't get enough sleep

Nearly a third of workers in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep, according to a new government report

October 27, 2015

7 Gifts That Give Back

With the holidays fast approaching, it can be easy to forget the season’s true meaning – especially because of our country’s economic downturn. Dr. Manny  speaks to Amanda Woerner, an editor at Self Magazine, which does an annual feature on gifts that give back

October 27, 2015

FDA clears new flu vaccine for upcoming season

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the new flu vaccine for the season beginning this year

October 27, 2015

Quick nap can boost your memory

Scientists have just found an easy, relaxing way to boost memory: Close your peepers for a quick rest

October 27, 2015

NFL, FIFA join forces to evaluate concussions

Medical officials from the NFL, FIFA and other sports organizations are banding together to look into better ways to identify, manage and treat concussions.