100,000 hospitalizations a year caused by four drugs

Nov. 27, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Allergic reactions and accidental overdoses

Princeton scientists find gene linked to congenital heart defects

Dec. 6, 2010   Leave a Comment  

A gene that can cause congenital heart defects has been identified by a team of scientists, including a group from Princeton University. Authors on the paper included, from left, Rebecca Burdine, a Princeton molecular biology professor, and graduate students Jason McSheene and Kari Baker Lenhart. The team made the discovery by studying the embryos of zebrafish. Princeton University (Brian Wilson/Priceton University)

Could lead to lifesaving treatments

Walgreens to purchase local Eaton Apothecary stores

Oct. 24, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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$19 million deal promises to keep most of 12 local stores

American Cancer Society changes stance on cancer screening

Oct. 21, 2009   5 Comments  

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Over-screening may have led to over-diagnosis.

Scientists create scaffold to grow new bones

Oct. 20, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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A novel material that holds drugs directing synthesis of bone

Emerson College creates medical amnesty

Feb. 18, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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In a bold move, Emerson College has instituted a medical amnesty policy to encourage students who abuse drugs and alcohol to seek potentially life-saving medical treatment without the worry of disciplinary reprisal from the college. “The overarching priority of Emerson College with respect to alcohol and other drugs is to ensure the safety and well-being [...]

EarthTalk: Home remedies? Electric scooters?

Oct. 6, 2008   1 Comment  

Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led me to use them? – Jan Levinson, Portland, ME Many of us may be too dependent on over-the-counter painkillers to treat the [...]