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Study: This Diet Can Lower Heart Attack Risk

A new study from Spain indicates that those at high risk for heart problems can reduce their risk by adopting the Mediterranean Diet. More 

Consumer Reports: FDA Should Limit Arsenic in Rice

Consumer Reports has asked the FDA to limit arsenic levels in rice after finding measurable levels of the carcinogen in rice products. More 

Top 10 U.S. States With the Safest Hospitals

These are the 10 states with the safest hospitals, rated from least to most safe. More 

2012 Olympics May Spark Measles Outbreak

CDC warns that travelers returning from London could spread infections transatlantic -- and spark a public health crisis. More 

Big Pharma Might Already Have Sights on Abbott Spinoff

Abbott's Humira is a dollar-printing temptation for several companies, but Pfizer's tofacitinib could change the rheumatoid arthritis drug landscape. More 

Is Abbott’s Spinoff the Beginning of a Trend?

A look at Abbott Labs' (ABT) breakup indicates splitting up may be good medicine for other diversified health care companies. More 

Pfizer Crafting a Post-Patent Game Plan

As its Lipitor patent nears expiration, Pfizer considers new uses for Lyrica, its popular painkiller for fibromyalgia. More