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Drug firm opts out of cheaper eye medicine

WASHINGTON — What does a company do when there's anecdotal evidence that two of its drugs are equally effective in treating a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, one costing patients $60 per treatment and the other $2,000? ...

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County braces for W. Nile Feb. death of Tucson man, 39, tied to staph Pro-vegetarian TV commercial links hot dogs with colon cancer Study: Nuts OK for men with diverticulosis

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How to avoid the dreaded 'Freshman 15'

How to avoid the dreaded 'Freshman 15' Irresponsible eating, lack of exercise and alcohol consumption are among the factors that contribute to the "Freshman 15," which refers to the extra pounds packed on by many new college students, according to a Duke University expert. ...

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Strapped for space? Start by bundling athletic gear Wild horse herds facing slaughter Magazine's outdoor experts to visit Tucson Study: Surprise injury-goo link in Alzheimer's disease

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CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 1,440 people appears to be over, but its ultimate source may never be known, partly because of shortcomings in the nation's food safety system.... ...

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