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Click to View in Browser 01/20/2014 Saliva reveals asthmatic kids' smoke exposure NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Asthmatic children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to make repeat trips to the hospital for breathing problems. But researchers say asking parents about kids' smoke exposure may not yield the most reliable information. Seven more China bird flu cases in fresh wave of infection LONDON (Reuters) - Another seven people in China have been infected with the new and often deadly H7N9 strain of bird flu, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, adding to at least 24 new cases last week and confirming a fresh wave of the virus. Novartis employees may have violated trial protocol in Japan (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Friday it was looking into a report that employees of is Japanese unit may have violated clinical trial protocol by handling data from a small independent study of one of its cancer drugs. South Korea steps up measures to contain bird flu SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea is stepping up efforts to prevent the spread of bird flu ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, after migratory birds were found to be infected with the same strain of the virus that hit poultry farms last week. Biocon to start selling breast cancer drug in India in February MUMBAI (Reuters) - Biocon Ltd said its generic version of Roche's Herceptin breast cancer treatment would be available to patients in India from the first week of February. Saudi healthcare booms as state scrambles to close welfare gap RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) - Stock market listings planned by two of Saudi Arabia's biggest private hospital operators point to a boom in its healthcare industry, as political pressures prompt the government to pour huge sums into the underdeveloped sector. North Carolina ultrasound abortion law ruled illegal by judge (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday struck down a 2011 North Carolina law requiring abortion providers to perform an ultrasound and explain it to a woman before having an abortion, arguing it violated the constitutional right to free speech of doctors. Smoking to kill 5.6 million US kids if not stubbed out: report CHICAGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Another 5.6 million American children may die prematurely unless smoking rates fall in the United States, according to a report by the U.S. surgeon general which links a range of new illnesses to the habit. Google tests prototype of diabetes-tracking 'smart' contact lens SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Thursday that it is testing a new method for diabetics to monitor their blood-sugar levels by wearing a contact lens equipped with tiny chips and an antenna. Belly fat worse for older men than low testosterone NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For older men, having a big belly is more closely tied to general health problems than having low testosterone levels, a new study suggests. Related Video Stranded whales refloated in New Zealand Dolphin hunt in Japan's Taiji cove The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS

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