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Health care

Google faces huge fine over advertising illegal online pharmacies

The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Google, which is suspected of profiting from advertising for online pharmacies banned in the US...
16 May 2011, 08:02

Medics will receive 5 salaries for working in rural areas

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has established a one-time cash payment for graduates of medical and pharmaceutical universities...
11 May 2011, 18:35

Miners have been blamed for the spread of tuberculosis in Africa

The development of the mining industry in African countries contributes to the spread of tuberculosis. This is the conclusion reached by a group of researchers from the USA and Great Britain led by David Stuckler from Oxford University.
09 January 2011, 20:17

WHO to spend 47 billion dollars to fight tuberculosis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a new five-year plan to combat tuberculosis. The measures envisaged by the document suggest increasing the costs of diagnostics, treatment and research of this infection to 47 billion dollars.

09 January 2011, 20:16

TB incidence in the UK has reached a 30-year high

The incidence of tuberculosis in the UK has reached its highest level in the last 30 years, Physorg reports. These data were obtained during a study conducted by a group of specialists led by Alimuddin Zumla from University College London.

09 January 2011, 20:14

British men have put on an average of 8 kilograms of weight in 14 years

Men in the UK have gained an average of eight kilograms in weight over 14 years, Sky News reports. These data were obtained during a study conducted by a group of specialists led by Peter Scarborough from Oxford University.

09 January 2011, 20:13

EU to tighten control of herbal medicines

The EU will introduce licensing for herbal medicines, The Independent reports. The relevant EU directive will come into force on May 1, 2011.

09 January 2011, 19:14

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