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How To Identify Tuberculosis Symptoms

How To Identify Tuberculosis Symptoms

The Center for Disease Control says tuberculosis (TB) is spread through the air when a person with TB of the lungs coughs or sneezes.

WHO: Not Sure If Drug-Resistant TB Is Worsening

WHO: Not Sure If Drug-Resistant TB Is Worsening

The World Health Organization says it doesn't have enough information to know if it is winning the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Poorer Girls Not Getting HPV Vaccine For Cervical Cancer

Poorer Girls Not Getting HPV Vaccine For Cervical Cancer

A cervical cancer vaccine is not getting to many of the girls who need it the most, a new study shows.

FDA Panel Backs Implant For Mild Heart Failure

FDA Panel Backs Implant For Mild Heart Failure

Federal health advisers say an electronic heart implant should be approved for millions of new heart-disease patients who currently aren't eligible for the device.

FDA Restricts Access and Marketing of Tobacco Products to Minors

FDA Restricts Access and Marketing of Tobacco Products to Minors

The FDA issues a final rule restricting sales, access, and marketing of tobacco products.

Kraft To Cut Salt In Oscar Mayer, All North American Foods

Kraft To Cut Salt In Oscar Mayer, All North American Foods

The changes at Kraft, the largest U.S. food maker, will affect more than 1,000 products and eliminate more than 10 million pounds of salt each year, the company said.

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