[Health] Canada, Switzerland lift ban on Novartis flu vaccines

Canada, Switzerland lift ban on Novartis flu vaccines
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/health-canada-says-novartis-flu-shots-are-safe-to-use/article4790087/
ZURICH (Reuters) - Canadian and Swiss health authorities lifted a ban on Novartis's flu vaccines on Wednesday after the drugmaker showed they posed no risk to safety.

Black women with breast cancer more likely to die within 3 years of diagnosis
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/call-for-a-rethink-on-breast-screening-20121031-28khi.html
Black women are significantly more likely to die from breast cancer compared to white women after being diagnosed, new research finds.

Happy Halloween! Wait, Americans spend how much on candy?!
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Tech-Culture/2012/1031/Happy-Halloween!-Wait-Americans-spend-how-much-on-candy
Supermarkets, costume shops, and even Google's homepage wished people "Happy Halloween" today. The sweet 'n' spooky holiday is a major moneymaker in the United States, with the average American spending $79.82 this year, according to the ...

Biogen says hemophilia-A drug met late-stage trial goal
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/us-biogen-hemophilia-trial-idUSBRE89U0OJ20121031
BOSTON (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc said on Wednesday its experimental treatment for patients with hemophilia A, a disorder that inhibits coagulation of the blood, controlled bleeding with fewer treatments in a late-stage clinical trial.

Ballot Questions 3: Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed In The Baystate?
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/10/31/ballot-questions-3-should-medical-marijuana-be-allowed-in-the-baystate/
BOSTON (CBS) - Massachusetts voters will have to make decisions on three ballot questions on Election Day. Ballot Question Three would allow for the use of Medical Marijuana in the Baystate.

Henry Ford, Beaumont expected to announce merger talks today
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/beaumont-health-system-could-be-merging-with-henry-ford-health-system
Royal Oak-based Beaumont Health System will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. today in which executives are expected to announce they will begin talks to explore a merger with Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System that could create Southeast ...

Antidpressants during pregnancy can be tricky
http://scienceblog.com/57417/paxil-and-pregnancy-a-dangerous-combo/
For years, pregnant women who suffer from depression have been told it's safer for them and their unborn child to continue taking antidepressants during pregnancy.