May 22, 2013

FDA Approves New Drug for HIV Prevention and At-Home Tests

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*There are numerous skeptics that believe Earvin “Magic” Johnson was never infected with the HIV virus. But, it is probably more accurate that, with his level of wealth, he could afford to keep himself symptom-free with the newest medications. But now there may be a new drug on the horizon that will prevent people from [...]




The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: What Have Pharmaceutical Companies Done For You Lately?

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*Would you take a job that underpays just to have health care benefits? Millions of Americans are doing so, because it helps them to afford the rising costs of medical coverage. Although some employers claim to offset lower wages with a healthcare package, the numbers show that more companies are shifting the burden of insurance [...]




Video Report: US Unveils Graphic Anti-Smoking Images

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*Diseased lungs, dead bodies, a man on a ventilator and mothers blowing smoke in their children’s faces are among the images U.S. health officials are considering in their effort to revamp tobacco warning labels. The “graphic health warnings,” unveiled on Wednesday, aim to depict the negative effects of smoking, and they will be required on [...]