Latest Health News
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Johnson & Johnson giving $200M to boost health of women, children in poor countries
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Health giant Johnson & Johnson is donating about $200 million in cash and medicine to a sweeping United Nations program created to improve the health and lives of people in poor countries. more
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Pediatricians endorse mandatory flu vaccinations for doctors, nurses, other health workers
CHICAGO (AP) — Flu vaccination should be required for all doctors, nurses and other health workers, the nation's largest pediatricians' group says, calling it a long overdue step to protect patients. more
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Justice Department asks appeals court for stay on judge's stem cell research order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is asking a federal appeals court to lift an order blocking federal funding for some stem cell research, a day after being turned down by the judge who issued the order. more
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Pfizer enters research partnership with the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday its animal health unit and the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation entered an exclusive partnership on new areas of research on dog diseases and treatments. more
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CVS says it will give up to $5M in free flu shots to uninsured people starting Sept. 20
NEW YORK (AP) — CVS Caremark Corp. said Wednesday it will give away up to $5 million in seasonal flu vaccinations to people without health insurance. more
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US smoking rate remains flat at about 21 percent of adults, frustrating health officials
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at about one in five adults lighting up regularly, frustrated health officials reported Tuesday. more

