Study Illuminates Biology Behind Promising Therapy for Graft-versus-host Disease

By Health Canal

In a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the researchers detail how low doses of the drug interleukin-2 (IL-2) can alleviate chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a debilitating condition that often occurs in patients who have received a stem cell transplant. (Apr 14)

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Asda Withdraws Corned Beef Products Following Discovery of Veterinary Drug Bute

By IBTimes UK

Retailer removes all budget corned beef after horse drug discovered in meat product for first time (Apr 10)

Analysis - Roche stays a step ahead of copycat drugmakers

By Reuters UK

Delays in developing copies of Roche's <ROG.VX> top-selling biotech drug are justifying the Swiss company's decision to stay out of biotech generics to focus on improved, patented versions of its medicines. (Mar 26)

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Obesity, Aging Genes May Play Role in Arthritis

By Health Canal

Studying gene activity in tissue removed from injured knees, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that genes related to obesity and aging may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis. (Mar 21)

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Seven Powerful Emergency Herbal Remedies

By Natural News

Accidents happen. But if you equip yourself with knowledge about how to handle them calmly and effectively, their resultant injuries will not catch you off guard and without an appropriate plan of action. (Mar 21)

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Thailand to Remove Squat Toilets To Reduce Arthritis Cases

By IBTimes UK

The Public Health Ministry of Thailand aims to scrap 90 percent of squat loos to reduce arthritic cases and boost tourism in the country (Mar 18)

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Amsterdam Red Light District: World’s Oldest Prostitutes Announce Retirement [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Louise and Martine Fokkens, twin 70-year-old prostitutes, have announced their retirement (Mar 14)

World's Most Experienced Prostitute Quits Amsterdam Red Light District

By IBTimes UK

End of era as Martine Fokken follows sister Louise Fokken and retires from sex trade (Mar 14)

Insight - Cancer drugs proving worth earlier in testing

By Reuters UK

Michael Weitz was out of options. The Californian had endured chemotherapy, radiation and surgery but his lung cancer still spread to his bones and brain. (Feb 25)

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Sea Otter in Oregon Zoo Rivals NBA All-Stars, Shoots Hoops for Fun [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

A video of a Sea Otter playing basketball has been uploaded the Oregon Zoo (Feb 22)

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