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Statins fight stroke in older people too
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Older people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin drugs just as much as younger people do, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-09-04
U.S. study clears measles vaccine of autism link
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Scientists who tried to replicate a study that once tied a measles vaccine with autism said on Wednesday they could not find any link and hope their study will encourage parents to vaccinate their children to combat a rash of measles outbreaks.
Source:(Reuters)
2008-09-04
Report: US drug use shows little change in 2007
WASHINGTON - Cocaine and methamphetamine use among young adults declined significantly last year as supplies dried up, leading to higher prices and reduced purity, the government reports. Overall use of illicit drugs showed little change.
Nations:New Zealand Source:(AP)
2008-09-04
Heart experts clash on Vytorin and cancer risk
MUNICH (Reuters) - Experts clashed over the safety of Merck & Co and Schering-Plough's cholesterol drug Vytorin on Tuesday as full results from a controversial study were presented at Europe's biggest medical congress.
Source:(Reuters)
2008-09-02
Actress Helen Mirren: I used to 'love' cocaine
LONDON - Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren said she used to love cocaine, but stopped taking the drug after learning that a Nazi war criminal profited from the trade, according to a magazine.
People:Helen Mirren Source:(AP)
2008-09-02
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