Explosion of new drugs boosts pharmacy sales
Americans stock their medicine chests as a flood of new drugs drives a projected 6 percent rise in prescriptions in 1998 from 1997. Retail pharmacy sales may climb 15 percent to 102.5 billion dollars, with 2.8 billion prescriptions filled.
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National Association of Chain Drug Stores
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Haitian Groups Protest AIDS Stereotype in Stella Got Her Groove Back
Haitians in Miami and across the U.S. demand an apology and urge Fox to remove a scene they say rekindles stigma by associating Haitians with AIDS. They cite the 1991 FDA blood donor ban and stress the film’s racial context worsens myths about Haiti.
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Terry McMillan
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Felix Augustin
Silver Spring
Septuplets sleeping through night in Carlisle Iowa
Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey's volunteer corps has reduced 24 hour care as several septuplets began sleeping through the night. Up to fifty volunteers previously staffed day and night shifts for diaper changes feedings and other chores, while the couple now handles overnight and Sunday duties with help fading.
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Wes Yoder
FatFighter 2000 Pill Claims Massive Weight Loss
An overhyped dietary pill touts a plant extract that forms a natural gel to curb hunger and block fat absorption. It cites patents 3,973,008 and 3,856,945, claims 28.65 pounds in 4 weeks and 48.50 pounds in 8 weeks with an average 33.9 pounds, noting studies and Japanese doctor Matsuhiko Kuroki.
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United
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Favorite Foods and Still Lose Weight Pill Ad
An advertisement touts FatFighter 2000 as a simple diet aid that supposedly reverses overeating. It promises unrestricted eating of favorite foods, a natural fullness, and rapid fat loss with a 30 day guarantee and return policy from Swiss Labs.
FatFighter 2000 weight loss offer from Swiss Labs 2000
An advertising pitch promotes FatFighter 2000 with claims of rapid fat removal and no side effects. It urges medical clearance, walks through ordering by phone or mail, lists prices for 30 60 and 90 day supplies, adds shipping, and notes results are not typical with a 1998 copyright.
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Asia
Swiss Labs 2000, Inc
Lodestone Dept
Las Vegas
U.S
Swiss Labs, Inc
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