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Canada’s Trudeau defends assisted suicide bill as deadline nears
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – A bill legalizing medically-assisted suicide in Canada strikes the right balance between defending fundamental freedoms and protecting against abuses, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday, predicting confusion if it is not approved. The draft legislation, introduced by Trudeau's Liberal government in April, would allow people with incurable…
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How I (Try) to Filter Through the Noise and Read Effectively
Recently, a handful of people have asked me about my method for reading. Before I get to that, some quick context: I flat-out love reading and take it seriously. My humble web of knowledge has grown from the various books and articles that I’ve read in the past. And the things I’ll read in the…
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WHO to better respond to emergencies
Member states of the World Health Organization have agreed a long-awaited reform of the agency so that it responds more quickly and effectively to emergency situations. Accused of having wasted months before declaring war on the Ebola virus in west Africa, the WHO have developed a programme to better cope with disease outbreaks and health…
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E-cigarette use rose rapidly in UK, France: European study
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – The number of people in France and Britain who have tried an electronic or e-cigarette has risen sharply in just two years, according to a Europe-wide study published on Tuesday. It found that France had the highest use of e-cigarettes, with the proportion of those who had tried one…
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Biden to host national cancer research summit in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden will bring together scientists, oncologists, donors and patients for a national conference on cancer research in Washington, the White House said Tuesday.
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Lilly says new type of pain drug could lessen need for opioids
Eli Lilly and Co on Tuesday said it and partner Pfizer Inc aim to seek approval by 2018 for a new type of pain drug that could be an alternative to opioids for osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and cancer pain. The Indianapolis drugmaker said tanezumab, given by injection every eight weeks, could be a far…
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Bayer CEO expects Monsanto to respond positively to deal proposal
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German drugs and pesticides group Bayer said it was confident that Monsanto would take a positive view of its $62 billion takeover proposal.
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MIT Scientists Engineer a Second Skin to Reduce Wrinkles
Only the scientists at MIT would think of something this creative. You know how your skin burns then sheds after an inappropriately long extended session in the sun in the middle of summer? These guys have decided to reverse the process. What would happen if we added a synthetic polymer of silicon that locked in…
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Roche breast cancer drug Perjeta rejected by NICE
Roche's breast cancer drug Perjeta, or pertuzumab, has been turned down for use on Britain's state health service, making it the latest in a number of pricey new cancer treatments deemed not to offer value for money. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said in draft guidance on Friday that it could…
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The “Ins and Outs” of Therapeutic Massages in Local Parlors
After a long day at work, you’re looking to unwind, de-stress, and prepare yourself for the next day. Your joints are sore, eyes are becoming bloodshot, and you’re body’s stiff. What cures are out there to help fix this? Therapeutic Massage Therapeutic massage has become a preferred option by many to help rid of aches…