| Source: Reuters
Researchers in Italy said on Wednesday they have developed a test that identifies most people with autoimmune pancreatitis, which could make it easier for doctors to distinguish it from pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of cancer.
| Source: Reuters
A large analysis of the genes of 8,200 ethnic Chinese has revealed subtle genetic differences between inhabitants in northern China and southern China, and even between different Chinese dialect groups.
| Source: Reuters
Critics say far more needs to be done in terms of meaningful steps to attack fraud in health care, which drains the system of resources and forces up insurance premiums.
| Source: Reuters
The price of garlic in China has nearly quadrupled since March, propelled by its very pungency to rank ahead of gold and stocks as the country's best-performing asset this year.
The latest economic data, as well as hardships in the banking sector, suggest that it is time investors shifted to a more prudent approach when it comes to stocks, and look for quality, BlackRock Vice Chairman Robert Doll told CNBC Wednesday.
| Source: Reuters
It's a crime so profitable that even dead people are in on the act.
Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009 | Source: Reuters
Men who bottle up their anger at being unfairly treated at work are up to five times more likely to suffer a heart attack, or even die from one, than those who let their frustration show, a Swedish study has found.
Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009 | Source: Reuters
An estimated 33.4 million people worldwide are infected with the AIDS virus, up from 33 million in 2007, but more people are living longer due to the availability of drugs, according to a United Nations report.
Monday, 23 Nov 2009 | Source: Reuters
A Texas court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the state against drugmaker Merck & Co that sought a refund for money spent on the withdrawn Vioxx pain treatment, the company said on Monday.
Stocks snapped a three-day losing streak Monday after an encouraging report on existing-home sales and a pullback in the dollar.
Monday, 23 Nov 2009 | Source: CNBC.com
Stocks rallied Monday after an encouraging report on existing-home sales and a pullback in the dollar.
Monday, 23 Nov 2009 | Source: CNBC.com
Stocks opened higher Monday as the dollar pullled back and gold hit a new record above $1,170 an ounce. The Dow was up more than 100 points at the open and continued higher after a report showed a sharp jump in existing-home sales.
Monday, 23 Nov 2009 | Source: CNBC.com
A holiday-shortened trading week begun with all signs pointing to a higher open for Wall Street on Monday, with the dollar weakening and gold hitting a new record high above $1,167 an ounce.
Sunday, 22 Nov 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Moderate Senate Democrats threatened Sunday to scuttle health-care legislation if their demands aren't met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend.
Saturday, 21 Nov 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote.
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SECTOR : Health Care
24 Nov 2009
For the second time in three weeks I'm at a flu vaccine manufacturing plant today... Read More
24 Nov 2009
Stocks slid Tuesday morning, after soaring to new 2009 highs on Monday, as a report showed the economy grew less than expected in the third quarter... Read More
23 Nov 2009
With the health care debate continuing, how can investors make money in the sector? Barbara Ryan, managing director and senior pharmaceuticals analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities, and Charles Boorady, health care providers analyst at Citigroup, shared their insights.... Read More
23 Nov 2009
Before everyone gets their underwear in a bundle, the Senate merely voted to start the debate and amendment process for the Reid Health Care bill... Read More
23 Nov 2009
The axle that is health care reform, and around which Washington is wrapped, threatens to scuttle the Presidents domestic agenda while he frustratingly tries to reach out to foreign allies (or non allies as the case may be).... Read More
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