Snake bite crisis: Sanofi Pasteur to stop producing anti-venom

Brooks Hays
LYON, France, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur says it's no longer profitable to make one of the most vital anti-venom for snakebites in Africa.

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Infants most likely to catch whooping cough from siblings

(Reuters Health) - Infants are now most likely to catch whooping cough from their brothers and sisters, a new study says.

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Kids who snore may have poorer grades in school

(Reuters Health) - Snoring and other breathing problems during sleep can put kids at risk for poorer performance in school, a new study confirms.

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Less invasive heart valve surgery safe for patients in their 90s

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A modern technique for replacing heart valves without major surgery is safe even for very elderly patients, researchers say.

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Weight Gain After Quitting For Heavy Smokers

It is not a surprise that some smokers gain weight after they quit cigarette smoking. A recent study suggests that heavy smokers can gain 23 pounds on average after they give up smoking. It can be a discouraging matter for anyone who want to be smoke-free. The question is which one is more important – ... Read more

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Teens use e-cigarettes to 'vape' marijuana

Brooks Hays
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A new study suggests teens are using compact vaporizers, or e-cigarettes, to smoke marijuana.

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Bristol pairs Yervoy safely with Opdivo vs lung cancer

(Reuters) - An early-stage study shows Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Opdivo treatment can be safely and effectively paired with relatively low and infrequent dosages of the company's other immunotherapy, Yervoy, for patients with previously untreated lung cancer, researchers said on Monday.

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