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Click to View in Browser 05/12/2014 U.S. health secretary nominee faces second Senate hearing May 14 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President Barack Obama's nominee for U.S. health secretary, will face a second confirmation hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee, the panel announced on Monday. Trendy workouts rejuvenate old fitness tools NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dumbbells, medicine balls and jump ropes have once again taken center stage on the gym floor as the newest workouts drive a revival of the oldest fitness tools, experts say. Biogen, Sobi pledge hemophilia drug donation in developing world (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc and partner Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB on Monday said they will donate hemophilia drugs for use in developing nations in quantities large enough to treat tens of thousands of patients over the next decade. WHO wants action as alcohol kills 3.3 million people in 2012 LONDON (Reuters) - More than 3 million people died from using alcohol in 2012, for reasons ranging from cancer to violence, the World Health Organisation said on Monday, as it called on governments to do more to limit the damage. U.S. children read, but not well or often: report NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although American children still spend part of their days reading, they are spending less time doing it for pleasure than decades ago, with significant gaps in proficiency, according to a report released on Monday. Tesaro's nausea drug meets main goal in final trial (Reuters) - Tesaro Inc said its drug for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting met the main goal in a third late-stage trial. Lilly's diabetes drug as effective as Sanofi's in late-stage trials (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co said its type 2 diabetes treatment was as effective as Sanofi SA's approved drug Lantus in reducing patients' blood sugar levels in three late-stage trials. Saudi Arabia warns of MERS risk from camels as cases rise KUWAIT (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said people handling camels should wear masks and gloves to prevent spreading Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), issuing such a warning for the first time as cases of the potentially fatal virus neared 500 in the kingdom. U.S. FDA approves 'Star Wars' robotic arm for amputees WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a robotic arm for amputees that is named for the "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker and can perform multiple, simultaneous movements, a huge advance over the metal hook currently in use. Brazil confirms second case of atypical mad cow disease SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil has confirmed a second case of atypical mad cow disease, a year after several countries banned Brazilian beef imports when a similar case of the disease was confirmed. Related Video Bolivian inventor proves one man's trash is another man's drone Virtual universe revealed in unprecedented detail 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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