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Amgen sees positive data in bone drug study
Amgen Inc. said its osteoporosis drug candidate denosumab beat a rival drug in reducing and delaying the rate of fractures in men with prostate cancer during a study.
FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
Federal regulators will require manufacturers of high-grade medical imaging machines to include safety controls that prevent patients from receiving excessive radiation doses.
U study: 2 sodas a week doubles risk of pancreatic cancer
Researchers suggest a link involving high levels of insulin triggered by the sugary drinks, but others say the numbers aren't persuasive.
Swine flu: Is the U.S. epidemic over?
The latest: The odds of a third wave of pandemic H1N1 influenza hitting this spring seem to be declining, but authorities are concerned that the virus is still spreading -- albeit at a reduced rate from its peak -- and is not disappearing as would be expected in a normal influenza outbreak, federal officials said Friday.
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Number of Minnesotans uninsured jumps by 100,000
Minnesotans lost their health insurance in record numbers - more than 100,000 in two years - as unemployment surged.
Jenny Craig ends ad campaign after lawsuit
Jenny Craig has agreed to end an ad campaign featuring actress Valerie Bertinelli as part of a legal settlement with Weight Watchers International, the dueling companies said Friday.
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Watch for signs of frostbiteDr. Bill Heegaard, Emergency Medicine HCMC, talks about frostbite and falls as a winter hazard. The freezing temperatures have ramped up the number of people seeking attention in the emergency room, so go carefully and dress warm when outside.
Health care rally in Washington, D.C.Thousands of conservative protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, heeding the call of Minnesota Republican Michele Bachmann to show their anger at what they see as a government takeover of health care.
The flu and you, part II: When you're sickJames Lileks gives you tips on what to do when you get the flu.
Kidney failure: Preview of a 4-part seriesAimee Blanchette talks with medical reporter Josephine Marcotty about the number of people waiting for kidneys and the issues they face.
Flu me once, shame on youJames Lileks tries to make an informative flu video, and ends up being chased by a raging mob.
Clinics and the fluHow Twin Cities clinics are responding to the flood of flu patients.
Minneapolis plans for flu pandemic possibilityJames Lileks talks with Star Tribune reporter Paul Walsh about how the city of Minneapolis plans to cope in the event of a flu pandemic. Not only is Minnesota’s largest city planning for how to keep municipal services operating, but health officials are also trying to determine how vaccines will be distributed in the event of a shortage or if citizens can’t afford them.
Mandated healthcare in MassachusettsStar Tribune reporter, Chen May Yee traveled to Massachusetts to see if their brand of mandated healthcare works. Is this a plan we could see on a national level?
President Obama: 'Fire it up! Ready to go!'President Obama tells the story of where "Fire it up! Ready to go!" comes from.
Part 3: Obama, "How will you pay for it?"President Obama talks about how and who will fund his health care reform plan.
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