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November 20, 2014

Man Wins Fishing Contest With Hook Stuck in Head

A 23-year-old man won a regional fishing contest in which he fished for 10 hours with a fish hook stuck inside his head, United Press International reported.

November 20, 2014

Court Hears Case About Vaccine Side Effects

Parents who say their daughter allegedly suffered serious health problems from a childhood vaccine are trying to persuade the Supreme Court to allow them to sue the manufacturer

November 20, 2014

New Melanoma Drug May Shrink Brain Tumors

An experimental melanoma drug from GlaxoSmithKline managed to shrink secondary tumors in the brains of nine patients with advanced disease, according to results of a small clinical trial 

November 20, 2014

Pa. Firm to Pay $23M for Illegal Bone Cement Tests

A medical devices company will admit criminality and pay the maximum $23 million fine for illegally testing bone cement on about 200 spinal patients, three of whom died in surgery

November 20, 2014

States Linking Prescription Databases, Fight Abuse

Starting next year, dozens of states will begin knitting together databases to watch prescription drug abuse, from powerful painkillers to diet pills

November 20, 2014

Experts Design Tiny Beads to Monitor Blood Sugar

Researchers have designed tiny beads they hope to eventually use this to replace more invasive techniques in people with diabetes

November 20, 2014

FDA Admits Mistake in Approving Knee Device

Almost two years ago, the FDA ignored the advice of its scientists and approved a knee implant after being lobbied by members of Congress. On Thursday, the agency issued an unprecedented "mea culpa," saying the device should not have been approved

November 20, 2014

Researchers Combine Smallpox, Anthrax Vaccines

Researchers have combined vaccines that could protect against both germs in a biological attack

November 20, 2014

Man Awarded $650,000 After Suffering Injuries From Lap Dance

A Florida man was awarded $650,000 for injuries he suffered during a lap dance at a strip club

November 20, 2014

Kansas Doctor Linked to 68 Overdose Deaths Faces Sentencing

A Kansas doctor and his wife whose medical clinic was linked to dozens of overdose deaths are expected to be sentenced Tuesday, with prosecutors pushing for life sentences