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Scott & White Merger With King’s Daughters Is Off; Hospital Will Be Sold Scott & White’s merger with King’s Daughters Hospital in Temple is off and an offer has been made to another health care organization to take over the King’s Daughters campus. 3 Comments (Full Story)

Swine Flu Vaccine: Most Adults Can’t Get It 0 Comments Only about a third of the adults who tried to get a swine flu shot ended up getting the vaccine. (Full Story)

FDA Warns Companies About Sale Of Flavored Cigarettes 0 Comments The FDA is warning several companies about selling banned flavored cigarettes online. (Full Story)

CDC Allocates Texas 3 Million Doses Of Swine Flu Vaccine 0 Comments The CDC has allocated another 3 million doses of swine flu vaccine for Texas. (Full Story)

Swine Flu Virus Is Dominant Strain Worldwide 0 Comments Swine flu is the predominant strain worldwide, the World Health Organization says. (Full Story)

FDA Panel Has Questions About Spine Implant 0 Comments An FDA panel says there are some lingering questions about whether an implant is safe and effective in the treatment of a painful spinal condition. (Full Story)

FDA Begins Effort To Curb Accidental Overdoses 0 Comments The FDA is launching a program aimed at curbing the millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur every year. (Full Story)

Top Health Official Vouches For Safety Of Swine Flu Vaccine 0 Comments A top federal health official says tests on millions show the swine flu vaccine is both safe and effective. (Full Story)

New Vaccine Offers New Hope In Africa’s Malaria Battle 0 Comments A new vaccine is offering new hope in Africa’s battle against malaria. (Full Story)

Norway To Offer OTC Swine Flu Drugs 0 Comments Norway will offer swine flu drugs over the counter. (Full Story)

CDC: Pregnant Women Need Just One Dose Of Swine Flu Vaccine 0 Comments Federal health officials say pregnant women are getting good results from just a single dose of swine flu vaccine. (Full Story)

FDA Won’t Accept Application For New Cholesterol Drug 0 Comments The FDA won’t accept a drug maker’s application for a new combination cholesterol pill. (Full Story)

New Group Helps U.S. Monitor Swine Flu Shot Safety 0 Comments An independent group is helping to monitor the safety of the swine flu vaccine. (Full Story)

Swine Flu Vaccine Is Catching Up To Demand, Obama Adviser Says 1 Comment The supply of swine flu vaccine is beginning to catch up with the demand, an adviser for President Barack Obama said Sunday. (Full Story)

WHO: Single-Dose Swine Flu Vaccine Is Enough 0 Comments World Health Organization experts say a single dose of swine flu vaccine is enough for adults and children older than 10. (Full Story)

Getting Enough Sleep? Many Don’t 0 Comments A new study finds that about 10 percent of us are going for weeks without a good night’s sleep. (Full Story)

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