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New drug to help body fight melanoma Sydney Morning Herald THE first drug shown to prolong the lives of people with the skin cancer melanoma has won approval from the United States' Food and Drug Administration, paving the way for possible approval in Australia. The drug, Yervoy, was developed by Bristol-Myers ... See all stories on this topic »

Maricopa goes 'all out' at inaugural event InMaricopa.com By John Stapleton The air was a little bit chilly Friday night at Pacana Park, but there was plenty of warmth generated by Maricopa's first Relay for Life fundraising event. The relay drew more than 500 participants and raised over $56000 to assist ... See all stories on this topic »

Does your allergy have a name? Columbus Dispatch By Misti Crane Dr. David Hauswirth measures a patient's reaction to allergens during a test at Ohio State University Medical Center. When your eyes are itching like mad and you're sneezing your head off, does it really matter why? ... See all stories on this topic » Columbus Dispatch

Vt. health reform bill moves to state Senate NECN MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — It's on to the Vermont Senate for an ambitious health care reform bill that would put Vermont on the path toward a single-payer health care system. The bill — support for which was the subject of a Statehouse rally featuring ... See all stories on this topic »

The case against menthols Los Angeles Times An FDA panel says young people who try menthol cigarettes are more likely to get hooked, but it stops short of recommending an outright ban. By Jill U. Adams, Special to the Los Angeles Times Menthol cigarettes are "cool" — literally and figuratively. ... See all stories on this topic »

Florida school backs off peanut allergy procedures after protests The Imperfect Parent A school in Edgewater, Florida, is easing some of the measures put in place to reduce the risk from one student's peanut allergy after parents took to the picket line in protest. Parents at the Edgewater Elementary Public School adamantly complained at ... See all stories on this topic » The Imperfect Parent

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