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Click to View in Browser 06/10/2014 FDA lifts hold on Achillion's hepatitis C drug, shares jump (Reuters) - Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed it to resume the development of one of its hepatitis C drugs, lifting a clinical hold that was imposed nearly a year ago. Perms, dyes linked to concerning compounds in hairdressers NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study, hairdressers who often used light colored hair dyes or hair-waving products on clients had more potentially cancer-causing compounds in their blood than hairdressers who used the chemicals less frequently. Death toll from Ebola in Sierra Leone more than doubles to 12 FREETOWN (Reuters) - The death toll from Ebola in Sierra Leone has doubled to at least 12 in a week, local health authorities said on Monday, deepening the spread of a disease that has killed over 200 people in Guinea and Liberia. Prenatal alcohol exposure tied to balance, coordination problems NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who are diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are at higher risk of having impaired gross motor skills, according to a review of past studies. Costs of autism add up: study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The cost of supporting people with autism spectrum disorders throughout their lives could be as high as $2.4 million per person, according to a new estimate. U.S. says infant formula makers must test for germs, nutrients WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Monday finalized manufacturing guidelines for infant formula makers that aim to ensure products sold for babies meet certain quality controls to keep them safe. Higher doses of statins linked to diabetes risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with heart problems who were started on cholesterol-lowering statins were more likely to develop diabetes if they were prescribed stronger versions of the drugs, a new study finds. Putting dying wishes in medical record helps them happen NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When patients' end-of-life preferences are entered as instructions in their medical record, their wishes are more likely to be honored, a new study suggests. Climb stairs, cut calories: Southeast Asia fights flab SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's Sean Chin had a body fat percentage of 24 percent seven years ago. He is now lean with just 9 percent fat and as a personal trainer he works daily with clients at their homes to help them fight the flab. Rotavirus vaccine keeping more kids out of the hospital NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As the rotavirus vaccine has become more common, the number of children hospitalized for rotavirus-related diarrhea has dramatically decreased, according to a new study. Related Video Scientists hail "Drop of Health" as superior vegetable oil Unusual city slicker - Bear climbs tree in Paterson, New Jersey 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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