Arrhythmias more common in intense athletes: study
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cross-country skiers who have completed more races at faster speeds have a higher ri...
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Air pollution can trigger heart arrhythmias: study
By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with existing heart problems, exposure to high levels of air pollution can t...
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Scant data on seizure drugs for women's genital pain
By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although doctors sometimes prescribe anti-seizure drugs to treat chronic pain in the vulv...
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U.S. top court bars patents on human genes unless synthetic
By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday prohibited patents on naturally occurring human...
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New diet craze offers five days of feasting for two days of famine
By Constance Watson LONDON (Reuters) - Forget abandoning carbohydrates or detoxing. The new dieting craze sweeping Britain and takin...
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Lilly says arthritis pill effective in mid-stage study
(Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co and Incyte Corp said their experimental drug was effective in reducing painful symptoms associated with...
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Insight: No smoke, plenty of fire fuels e-cigarettes
By Kate Kelland and Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) - Puffing on slim metal tubes loaded with pale yellow liquid, two London business...
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Spanish austerity cuts put lives at risk, study finds
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Austerity cuts in Spain could lead to the effective dismantling of large parts of its healthcare ...
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Ranbaxy eyes U.S. drug launches with sales exclusivity
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Ranbaxy Laboratories, India's No.1 drugmaker by sales, plans to file three to four generic drug applications ever...
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Asia's low fertility trap opens opportunities in IVF market
By Jane Wardell and Jackie Range SYDNEY (Reuters) - A looming crisis in Asia as women delay giving birth, leading to low fertility r...
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