Monday, December 13, 2004

Health Headlines - December 13

Australian Company Says Fat Burning Pill Effective

Australian biotech group Metabolic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. said on Monday a clinical trial showed its new weight-loss drug was effective and free of side effects, sending its shares soaring 28 percent.

Mice Study Opens Door to Psoriasis Treatment

Researchers said on Sunday they may have discovered what causes psoriasis, a common and irritating skin ailment, and said their findings may open the way to an effective treatment.

Flu Shot Supply Grows, but Demand Withers

In October and November Americans stood in line for hours to get one of the precious few flu shots. But now that more vaccine is available — with a few million more doses expected from British and German suppliers — demand is dwindling.

Nurse in Flu-Shot Scare Claims Innocence

A nurse who sent fears through a Minnesota college by selling flu shots at what the school called an unauthorized clinic said Sunday she had permission from an administrator to be there.

Use Your Head on the Slopes

Ski helmets can save you from head injury on the slopes, but some experts say there might be a slightly increased risk of neck injuries when you wear a helmet.

Male Birth Control Moves Closer to Reality

The day when men can take a pill or rely on an implant to keep them from fathering a child may only be a few years away, experts say.

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