UNAIDS welcomes US approval of drug to stop HIV
The UN agency tasked with fighting AIDS on Tuesday welcomed the decision by the United States to allow the use of an HIV prevention pill for the first time.
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US approves first-ever pill for HIV prevention
The first-ever daily pill to help prevent HIV infection was approved Monday by US regulators for use by healthy adults who are at risk for getting the virus that causes AIDS.
GSK wins $3.0-bln takeover of Human Genome Sciences
British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline on Monday clinched the takeover of US research partner Human Genome Sciences Inc. after increasing its bid to $3.0 billion (2.4 billion euros).
Hopes high as AIDS conference returns to US
A cure for AIDS remains a distant prospect but a host of drug treatments and other advances have fueled fresh hope that new human immunodeficiency virus infections may some day be halted for good.
Sprott Physical Silver Trust Prices Follow-on Offering of Trust Units In An Aggregate Amount of US$200,005,000
Sprott Physical Silver Trust Prices Follow-on Offering of Trust Units In An Aggregate Amount of US$200,005,000
US health insurer WellPoint buys Amerigroup
US health insurer WellPoint is buying Amerigroup, a manager of publicly funded health programs, for about $4.9 billion, the companies said Monday.
India among 22 nations in world's biggest naval exercise
| RIMPAC 2012 also marks the first time non-US officers will command components of the combined task force during the exercise. But while there would be major Indian staff participation, India would not be fielding a vessel in the exercise, reports Aziz … See all stories on this topic » |
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Iran Reports Long Range Missile Launch In Exercise
Iran said Tuesday, it test fired several Ballistic Missiles, including a long range variety meant to dissuade an Israeli or US attack. The powerful Revolutionary Guard's acting commander told.
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US eyes more military exercises in Mindanao
The naval exercises in Mindanao would be on the seas off Maitum and Maasim in Sarangani and in Balut Island, Sarangani town in Davao del Sur and would not be visible from the shores, Capt. Robert Empedrad, CARAT 2012 exercise director.
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US wants 'significant' naval ties with India to protect sea lanes
Although India is only providing staff personnel for the ongoing Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise, India's participation is of significance for all 21 other participants, Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman, commander of the US Third Fleet and …
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US approves over-the-counter HIV home testing kit
The United States announced Tuesday it has authorized sales of the first over-the-counter home testing kit for HIV, the virus that leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Weight–loss drug wins US approval
… Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pill that could help to fight the US obesity epidemic. Belviq (lorcaserin) is no wonder drug, but it can help people to lose about 3–4% of their body weight when combined with a healthy diet and …
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