House OKs Medicare drug bill 
WASHINGTON — The House approved legislation Friday requiring the government to negotiate with drug companies over the price of medicines for Medicare participants.
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Major Link In Brain-obesity Puzzle Found 
A single protein in brain cells may act as a linchpin in the body’s weight-regulating system, playing a key role in the flurry of signals that govern fat storage, sugar use, energy balance and weight, researchers report. And although it’s far too early to say how this protein could be useful in fighting obesity, the finding gives scientists an important system to target in future research and the …
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Electronics gears for health care innovation 
The development of new electronic medical devices is expected to accelerate as innovation in electronics and medicine align around miniaturization, low power and connectivity.
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Report Finds Over-the-Counter Drug for Heartburn, Acid Reflux as Effective as Prescription Drugs Costing 10 Times More 
A widely available nonprescription drug — Prilosec OTC — is as effective a treatment for heartburn and acid reflux disease as prescription drugs costing almost 10 times more, according to an analysis from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, a public education project of Consumers Union.
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Clues To The Cause Of Difficulty With Swallowing In Children 
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is disease that was first described in children only 20 years ago, but has shown a rising incidence in both children and adults. An inflammatory condition of the esophagus, its symptoms including vomiting, heartburn and difficulty in swallowing. [click link for full article]
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