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| Addiction drug reverses obesity in rats WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An epilepsy drug being tested for use in treating addiction can help obese rats shed weight, U.S. government researchers said on Wednesday. |
| Massachusetts law spurs rise in health coverage BOSTON (Reuters) - Nearly half a million people obtained health insurance in the two years since Massachusetts enacted a pioneering health-care law, officials said on Tuesday, putting the state closer to covering nearly all residents. |
| Study confirms berberine benefits for diabetics NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Berberine, an herbal medicine commonly used to treat diarrhea, can also significantly reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, Chinese researchers report based on a study they conducted. |
| B vitamins fail to curb risks in heart patients CHICAGO (Reuters) - Reducing levels of the amino acid homocysteine with folic acid and B vitamins failed to prevent serious complications in patients with heart disease, Norwegian researchers said on Tuesday. |
| Stem cell test to help treat bowel cancer LONDON (Reuters) - Stem cell scientists have developed a new and more accurate way of spotting aggressive forms of bowel cancer, allowing for tailored treatment that should improve patients' chances of survival. |
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