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TV sets injure 17,000 USA children a year

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Internet health searches not private: US researcher

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US Senate approves US$955bn farm bill

US Senate approves US$955bn farm bill

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GSK's blockbuster drug Avandia reviewed

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World's Best Healthcare Advertising: Call for entries

World's Best Healthcare Advertising: Call for entries

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Nike 'lances' support for Livestrong

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US drugstore giant CVS to remove cigarettes from store shelves

US drugstore giant CVS to remove cigarettes from store shelves

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Dylan Benson. Image: Facebook

Canadian writes of battle to save baby as wife dies

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Prescription lenses can be fitted to Google's Glass eyewear. Image: Wiki Images

Google Glass to be integrated in prescription frames

29 Jan 2014

Accenture may start running Obama's healthcare site. Image: mybaitshop

Accenture may take over Obamacare website

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New York bans e-cigarettes in public places

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The Global Awards 2013: The winners

The Global Awards 2013: The winners

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President Barack Obama visits patients in hospital. Image: Wiki Images

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Google promises new thinking for health company

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E-cigarette use doubles among US teens: CDC study

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Generic companies free from prosecution

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US Senate approves US$955bn farm bill

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Morning after pill for girls any age in USA

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World's Best Healthcare Advertising: Call for entries

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Deadly Oklahoma tornado kills hundreds

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