Health
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First over-the-counter birth control pill approved in US goes on sale
Washington DC, Mar 18 (EFE).- Norgestrel, the first oral contraceptive approved for use in the United States without a prescription…
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Paul Alexander, Forced Into an Iron Lung By Polio in 1952, Dies at 78
By Bill Chappell Polio struck Paul Alexander in 1952, when he was just 6 years old. Within days, the…
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Longest-living iron lung patient, Paul Alexander, passes away at 78
International Desk, Mar 13 (EFE).- Paul Alexander, who spent over 70 years inside an iron lung after contracting polio when…
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Elevated Lead Found In Six Ground Cinnamon Spice Brands, FDA Warns
Elevated levels of lead have been detected in six brands of ground cinnamon spice, the latest contamination of the toxic…
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We’ll be lenient with South Korean doctors who quit strike: govt
Seoul, Mar 11 (EFE).- South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Monday he would be lenient with doctors who abandon…
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South Korean president gains support amid doctor strike: poll
Seoul, Mar 6 (EFE).- The approval rate of South Korea’s president has risen amid the government’s controversial decision to increase…
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Brazil state of São Paulo declares emergency due to dengue outbreak
São Paulo, Mar 5 (EFE).- São Paulo, Brazil’s most populated state, declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to…
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