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Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys Reuters By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - San Francisco has become the first major US city to pass a law that cracks down on the popular practice of giving away free toys with unhealthy restaurant meals for children. San Francisco's Board of ... See all stories on this topic »

Republican win to deal only tweaks to healthcare Reuters By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans' big victories in Congress could compel a second look at parts of President Barack Obama's sweeping healthcare overhaul, but any changes will be subtle and a far cry from the blanket repeal vowed by ... See all stories on this topic »

Retinal implants allow blind to see shapes CBC.ca Three blind patients have been able to see shapes and objects just days after doctors implanted electronic chips in the backs of their eyes. The study's results raise hope for the thousands of people who have gone blind because of degenerative eye ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Ofirmev (acetaminophen) Injection Approved For Pain And Fever By FDA Medical News Today Intravenous Ofirmev (acetaminophen) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever reduction, and the management of moderate to severe pain when in combination with opioid analgesics. ... See all stories on this topic »

Asthma Linked to Lung Cancer Risk in Study U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- University of Missouri researchers believe they have found a correlation between asthma and lung cancer in a small study. Previous research has shown a correlation between chronic obstructive ... See all stories on this topic »

FDA tests confirm listeria at Texas food plant Fort Worth Star Telegram By BETSY BLANEY AP Federal health officials found the listeria bacteria at a San Antonio food processing plant that Texas authorities have linked to four deaths from contaminated celery, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. ... See all stories on this topic »

New target for diabetes treatment Times of India Researchers have identified a hormone produced and secreted by the liver as a previously unknown cause of insulin resistance. The discovery may be a new target for the treatment of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. "The current study sheds light ... See all stories on this topic »

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