UCLA Medical Center gets failing grade on patient safety
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/report_gives_nj_hospitals_pass.html
A national report card on patient safety gave a failing grade to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, one of the country's most prestigious hospitals and one of only 25 nationwide to receive such low marks.
Who Wins With Generic Lipitor Recall?
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ranbaxy-recalls-anticholestrol-drug-in-us/article4126814.ece
Some things you take with a grain of salt, both figuratively and literally. But how about a grain of glass? Some consumers who take generic Lipitor made by Indian drugmaker Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals could be doing just that.
US Court Rules That Tobacco Companies Should Admit To Lies In Advertising
http://www.rttnews.com/2013603/u-s-court-rules-that-tobacco-companies-should-admit-to-lies-in-advertising.aspx?type=can
A U.S. district court judge has ruled that major tobacco companies should issue statements admitting that they mislead consumers about the risks of the products.
December 1 is World AIDS Day
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hiv-epidemic-showing-signs-of-reversal-who/article4143915.ece
World AIDS Day on 1 December brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.
Is Medical Marijuana Safe for Children?
http://healthland.time.com/2012/11/28/is-medical-marijuana-safe-for-children/
Like some cancer patients in states where it's allowed, Mykayla Comstock uses cannabis as part of her treatment. Comstock is seven-years old.
Cuban Officials: Jailed American Alan Gross is Cancer-Free
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501363_162-57555854/cuba-jailed-american-doesnt-have-cancer/
The Cuban government says a test shows an American imprisoned in Cuba doesn't have cancer, countering a previous statement by a U.S.
Deep Belly Fat Could Weaken Men's Bones, Study Suggests
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/Men-with-belly-fat-prone-to-bone-loss/articleshow/17402020.cms
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28 (HealthDay News) - Obese men with a lot of deep belly fat are at greater risk for bone-thinning than other men, a new study finds.
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