News Index November

Breathless CBS Report Refers to Diet Drug Acomplia as 'Magic Pill,' and 'Miracle Pill'
The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric on Nov. 29th managed to promote a story on diet drug Acomplia by asking...
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Japan Generic Drug Market Seen Luring Foreign Companies
Foreign generic drug companies are looking to increase their presence in Japan as the government pushes through plans to promote use of cheaper non-patented medicines, according to a new report...
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'Increasing Pool' of UK HIV Cases
An "increasing pool" of people in the UK are living with HIV and Aids, official statistics show...
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Generic Drugs May Gain From Stronger Democrats
The newly empowered Democrats' vow to cut healthcare costs might spell bad news for the brand-name pharmaceutical industry, but could provide new momentum for generic drug rivals, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Tuesday...
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Generic Drugs Can Still Be On Pricey Side
Zoloft, Zocor, Pravachol and other big-name drugs are now available in generic form, meaning major savings for consumers. However, there is more to getting the best deal than buying generic...
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Diabetes Drug May Cut Heart Risks
A diabetes drug may protect patients against thickening of the artery walls, a precursor to heart attacks, according to a study published in the Journal of the Medical Association on Monday...
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Lack of Sex Education Contributes to Growing Abortions
There are an estimated 80 million unwanted or unintended pregnancies a year; 45 million of those end in abortion, according to the World Health Organization...
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Dieters Prefer Own Weight Loss Plans Over Doctors' Advice
Besides extra pounds, dieters also seem to carry a hefty independent streak. A survey finds that 70 percent of People who are trying to lose weight are following their own diet plans and have no interest in seeking a doctor's help...
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Research Summary: Viagra Heart Study
Sildenafil citrate, more commonly known as Viagra, is widely known as a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. What many may not realize is the drug was not originally intended for sexual purposes, but rather for cardiovascular use...
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Viagra Helps Protect At-Risk Newborns
The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may have found a new, potentially life-saving use in hospital pediatric intensive care units, researchers report...
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