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House Votes on Drug Imports
Posted on January 6th, 2012 No commentsThe House pulled back somewhat from its position last year that US-made prescription drugs exported to other countries should be allowed back in at their lower, overseas prices.
By a vote of 267-159, members rejected an amendment to the annual spending bill for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration offered by Rep. Read the rest of this entry »
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Taking Care of Your Legs — Understanding What’s Inside
Posted on August 22nd, 2011 No commentsDo your legs ever hurt from walking or running? When you find out what’s inside of them you might understand why.
The leg contains three significant bones:
Femur or “thighbone” — a long bone in the upper leg, which supports the trunk. The femur is the longest and strongest bone of the body. Read the rest of this entry » -
High Altitude Sickness Clue
Posted on July 22nd, 2011 No commentsResearchers may have identified a mechanism that contributes to altitude sickness, a potentially fatal condition that strikes some people who rapidly climb to an elevation of 8,250 feet or higher.


