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UPDATE 4-Actavis to buy Warner Chilcott in $5 billion stock deal
Generic drugmaker Actavis Inc, itself a recent takeover target, said on Monday it would buy specialty pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott Plc for $5 billion in stock to expand its branded drug portfolio, lower taxes and increase profits.
Democrats use running mate against Cuccinelli
An aide to Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate for governor in Virginia, sent an email to supporters Monday with an over-the-top warning of what would happen if Republican Ken Cuccinelli wins this year's gubernatorial contest.
Monday Morning Good News: May 20
Planned Parenthood held its 50th Anniversary Dinner on May 9 at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel.
Improve your health, improve your odds
There has been increased attention in recent weeks on breast cancer and women's health issues in general.
Angelina Jolie's surgery illustrates options in dealing with breast cancer risk: Dr. Laura Cassidy
Angelina Jolie, center, Jane Pitt, left, and William Pitt arrive before the 84th Academy Awards on Feb.
Planned Parenthood To Missouri Pols: End The "Campaign Against Women's Health"
The Missouri legislative session ended last week and one of the many successes the state GOP is celebrating is the passage of a bill to add restrictions to the "abortion pill." It's one of several Republican initiatives that Planned Parenthood is now slamming in the aftermath of the session.
"Lift your Skirt, Save a Life" Cervical Cancer Ad Divides Singapore
To remind Singaporeans about the free Pap smear screenings this month, the Singapore Cancer Society came out with a "Lift your skirt.
Neighboring facilities in W.Va. differ on abortion
A pregnancy center that counsels women not to have abortions has moved next door to a women's health facility in Charleston that provides abortions.
THC's Arley Long named National State Excellence awardee
A longtime nurse practitioner at the Tinian Health Center has been named a recipient of the prestigious National State Excellence Award.
Depression Doubles Risk Of Stroke In Middle-Aged Women
Depression doubles the risk of having a stroke in middle-aged women, according to a new study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association .
Men struggle with wives' breast cancer in silence
Seventy two hours after Elissa Bantug's mastectomy, she felt broken. She was only 25 years old, but she had lost both breasts and her strawberry blond hair to cancer.
Buono seeks edge on women's issues
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono stepped up her appeal to female voters on Friday, as she and other Democrats sought to raise enthusiasm within the party for a candidate who remains far behind Gov.
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases lacerations risk
New York, May 18 : Excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of lacerations during vaginal childbirth, according to a study conducted by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center.
National Women's Health Month: Some resources
National Women's Health Week is just one of many ways to focus our attention on taking better care of ourselves and supporting other women to do the same.
Red Dress Collection visits Spokane
Heart disease is the number one killer of American women. Tonight, the Heart Truth Campaign will be at the Bozzi Collection with some of the Red Dress designer gowns to raise awareness of the statistics and to promote healthy lifestyles for women.
Depression Nearly Doubles Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women
Middle-aged women who suffer from depression face almost double the risk of having a stroke, according to a 12-year Australian study.
The Unsafe Sex: Should The World Invest More In Men's Health?
An man smokes a cigarette as he takes a break at a fruit market in Hyderabad, India.
Men Struggle With Wives' Breast Cancer,...
It's important for both partners to be as informed as possible about what's going to happen during breast cancer treatment and recovery, said Lynn Erdman, the vice president of community health for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Warner Chilcott buy may be Actavis' best takeover defense
Buying Warner Chilcott, a maker of women's health pharmaceuticals with a $4.8 billion market value, would put Actavis in the branded pharmaceutical space and reduce its tax rate because Warner Chilcott is based in Ireland.
Hysterectomies Do Not Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Contrary to previous studies, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal does not increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women who reach menopause naturally.