Daily Archives: February 9, 2012

Whose Gardasil study is this, anyway?

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February 9, 2012 Pharmaceutical

The results of a recently completed study were reported in USA Today on Jan. 28, which definitively declared that the HPV vaccine Gardasil does not trigger autoimmune disorders. The research was conducted in the wake of  public outcry and concern ... Read More

Lawmakers race to ensure BP oil spill fine money goes to Gulf States

February 9, 2012 Environmental

Congressional representatives and municipal officials from the Gulf Coast are in Washington pushing for legislation that would direct billions of dollars in BP oil-spill fine money to the states harmed by the 2010 spill before time runs out. ... Read More

Helicopter crash kills famed cinematographer from Alabama

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February 9, 2012 Environmental

Mobile, Alabama, native and famed documentary producer Mike deGruy died Saturday in a helicopter crash shortly after take-off from an Australian airport. ... Read More

Panel members had financial ties to Yaz maker

February 9, 2012 Pharmaceutical

Why are the birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin still on the market when studies show they are more dangerous than other oral contraceptives? ... Read More

Alec Baldwin slims down after pre-diabetes diagnosis

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February 9, 2012 Pharmaceutical

30 Rock actor Alec Baldwin has shed 30 pounds after being diagnosed with pre-diabetes last year. He says he radically changed his lifestyle by eating healthier and getting more active with Pilates, spinning and yoga. “Sugar was the real killer ... Read More