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New York City finds one in five adults has mental health problems
NEW YORK At least one in five adult New Yorkers suffer from depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts or other psychological disorders every year, according to a report released on Thursday ahead of Mayor Bill de Blaiso's new mental-health initiative.
Texas tries to stitch a safety net without Planned Parenthood
MCALLEN, TexasFour years after cutting off funding for Planned Parenthood, the state of Texas says it has been able to rebuild its safety net, in what could be a model for Republicans in Congress who hope to defund the nation's largest family planning provider at the national level.
Merck to buy Harrisvaccines to boost livestock vaccine portfolio
CHICAGO Merck & Co Inc's animal health unit will buy privately held Harrisvaccines Inc to expand its portfolio of animal vaccines as the U.S. livestock industry seeks new defenses against diseases, the companies said on Thursday.
Brazilian man tests negative for Ebola after trip to Guinea
SAO PAULO A Brazilian man who developed pains and a fever just days after returning from Guinea has tested negative for the deadly Ebola virus but does have malaria, Brazil's healthy ministry said on Thursday.
U.S. FDA approves Gilead's hepatitis C drug for expanded use
Drugmaker Gilead Sciences Inc said on Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved the expanded use of its blockbuster hepatitis C drug, Harvoni.
Parent's death during childhood tied to increased suicide risk
(Reuters Health) - People who experienced the death of a parent during childhood commit suicide twice as often as those who didn’t, according to a Scandinavian study.
Choice in colon cancer screening linked to more regular testing
(Reuters Health) - People may be more likely to get colorectal cancer screenings when doctors let them choose what type of test to have, a U.S. study suggests.
Injuries may be more common in kickboxing than other sports
(Reuters Health) - Injuries may be more common in kickboxing than in traditional boxing, mixed martial arts or other contact sports, a recent study suggests.
European scientists say weedkiller glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer
BRUSSELS Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said on Thursday, and the agency proposed a higher limit on the daily amount of residue of the popular weed killer deemed safe if consumed.
Novartis, Roche find 'outcome-based' drug pricing an elusive dream
ZURICH News that Novartis's heart drug Entresto cuts the risk of re-hospitalization might have helped Chief Executive Joe Jimenez realize his ambition of getting insurers to pay more for treatments when they cut overall medical costs.
Prosecutors target Valeant
Prosecutors demanded details from Valeant Pharmaceuticals on its patient assistance programs, drug pricing and distribution practices. Full Article
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