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Click to View in Browser 02/19/2014 Lilly lung cancer drug improves survival in late-stage trial (Reuters) - An experimental cancer drug developed by Eli Lilly and Co, touted by some to be the company's next blockbuster, significantly improved survival rates in lung cancer patients, sending the company's shares up 3 percent in early trading. Health experts warn of water contamination from California drought SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - California's drought has put 10 communities at acute risk of running out of drinking water in 60 days, and worsened numerous other health and safety problems, public health officials in the most populous U.S. state said on Tuesday. Smoke-free park policies slow to catch on: study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bans on smoking in public parks are still fairly rare in the United States, despite more than half of states having indoor smoking restrictions, researchers say. Carmat artificial heart patient in satisfactory condition: hospital PARIS (Reuters) - A patient with terminal heart failure is in "satisfactory condition" two months after becoming the first person to be fitted with Carmat's artificial heart which is designed to beat for several years, his hospital said. Extra weight may add to elderly fall risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For Australians over age 65 included in a new study, being obese raised the risk of experiencing a fall by 31 percent. Most people say rating sites 'important' when picking doctors NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When picking a new doctor, most people factor the reviews left on rating websites into their decision, according to a new study. Tokyo prosecutors raid Novartis Japan unit in probe - Kyodo ZURICH (Reuters) - Prosecutors in Tokyo raided the local unit of Swiss drugmaker Novartis as part of an investigation into alleged use of manipulated data to promote its best-selling blood pressure drug Diovan, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday. Mothers' voices can help train preemies to feed NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A pacifier-activated recording of mother singing may improve a premature baby's feeding, which in turn could lead to its leaving the hospital sooner, according to a new study. Germany's stance on pricing threatens drug firm profits FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's plan to publish price discounts agreed with drugmakers poses a risk to profits in the industry, which fears the information could be used to drive down prices elsewhere. U.S. regulator on India visit calls for greater drug safety collaboration MUMBAI (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called for more collaboration among regulators to improve drug quality and safety as she wrapped up a visit to India after recent import bans on drugs from a handful of plants in the country. Related Video Vienna study gives voice to elephant rumblings For competing jackdaws, the eyes have it 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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