Tobacco ads accused for targeting women critics say dangerous
Washington AP report says Surgeon General Antonia Novello and physicians' groups condemn tobacco firms for encouraging women to smoke. They cite 27 percent female smoking, 126000 yearly deaths, and risks to unborn children. Industry challenges figures while pointing to ad spend.
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Cholesterol lowering surgery shown to lower heart attack risk
A study led by Dr Henry Buchwald shows that an intestinal bypass to reduce cholesterol absorption lowers mortality for heart attack survivors. The operation cut cholesterol by 23 percent, reduced future bypass needs, but caused diarrhea and increased stone risks.
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Henry Buchwald
University of Minnesota
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New England Journal of Medicine
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New Drug Aims River Blindness Fight in Mexico
In Chiapas and Oaxaca regions the river blindness battle gains momentum with ivermectin. Health workers report milder side effects, higher treatment uptake, and hope from Merck funded free distribution. The program targets 250,000 in Mexico as 20,000 active cases and 16,000 on ivermectin, with 76 families on the Nuevo Victoria ejido guiding field efforts.
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Carter Center
Atlanta
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Chiapas
Oaxaca
Andres Martin
Mexico City
Dull
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