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RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: New, astronomically expensive drugs are expected on the market in the next few years. And they could drive up the cost of medicine and health insurance for everyone. NPR's Richard Harris reports. RICHARD HARRIS, BYLINE: These new
Health Report - More Low Cost Anti-AIDS Drugs Mean More People Treated This is the VOA Special English Health Report. An American program called the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief helps millions of people infected with HIV, the virus respo
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We have an investigation this morning of drug companies gaming a system designed to help desperate patients. It's a story of orphan drugs. DAVID GREENE, HOST: These are life-saving drugs that pharmaceutical firms don't develop be
01 Problems with Drugs GLOSSARY drug medicine; a chemical substance that is swallowed to make a sick or injured person feel better or to make one healthier * Are you taking any drugs to lower your blood pressure? medical device a piece of electronics
By Melinda Smith Washington, DC 27 September 2006 watch Colon Cancer report Growth(s) discovered in a colon Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. But with early detection, colon cancer is highly treatable. If you have
Before Sierra Leone's April 27 launch of free health care for pregnant women and children under five, the United Nations Children's Fund is stockpiling $7 million worth of medicine. In one month's time, the country will launch an ambitious plan to pr
Because it won't decriminalize drugs, the US government allows drug dealers to make billions of dollars annually. The government continues to pursue and arrest millions of marijuana and cocaine users every year. The government says that marijuana and
The U.N. releases a treatment report about developing countries. For every two persons we manage to get to, says W.H.O. chief Margaret Chan, another five persons get infected. Transcript of radio broadcast: 03 June 2008 This is the VOA Special Engli
Le galize Drugs, Says Former British Spy Chief Ciudad Juarez on the U.S.-Mexico border - a frontline in the global war on drugs. Mexican authorities recently intercepted this haul of weapons and ammunition, destined for the drug gangs that make this
New Malaria Drugs Stop Parasite Early U.S. medical researchers report a possible breakthrough that might prevent infection by one of the two most widespread varieties of malaria. A new class of anti-malaria compounds kills the parasites in the develo
Americans Turn to AIDS Drugs to Prevent HIV Infection New research in Africa confirms that a once-a-day pill, used to treat patients infected with the virus which causes AIDS, also works to prevent HIV infection in healthy people. For 20-year-old New
NASA Scientists Testing New Aircraft Designs NASA的科学家测试新飞机的设计 The U.S Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, is commonly associated with space exploration, but aeronautics is still a big part of the agencys research. Engi
AILSA CHANG, HOST: Deep in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, a 30-year-old drug saved Lulabelle Berry's life. But what if the drug hadn't been there? That question haunts hospital pharmacist Mandy Langston as the drug's price continues to climb for he
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: People who get migraines may soon have access to a new type of drug. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on the first medications designed specifically to prevent migraine attacks. JON HAMILTON, BYLINE: More than 10 percent of us get the
An international medical aid group says the number of people dying from malaria could be dramatically reduced by providing free testing and treatment. The group made the announcement based on three successful programs in Africa where most malaria de
By Melinda Smith Washington 07 November 2007 Cholesterol reducing drugs are some of the most common medications prescribed around the world. They are highly beneficial in reducing heart disease. Now they are gaining new respect as a drug that may del
HEALTH REPORT - Drugs for Parkinson's Disease Linked to Urges to Gamble By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 I'm Shep O'Neal with the VOA Special English Health Report. Parkinson dise
By Carol Pearson Washington 11 March 2008 An Associated Press survey shows much of the drinking water in major American cities contains traces of prescription drugs. The news service reports that researchers are unsure of the risk to humans from deca
Seroquel is used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism. They are suspected of causing rapid weight gain, even in the first week of taking the drugs. Researchers have found that some antipsychotic drugs frequentl
Chinese cancer patients will soon be able to purchase more imported anti-cancer drugs at a lower price. Starting May 1st, imported anti-cancer drugs will be exempt from tariffs. Authorities also say the approval times to get foreign drugs into the Ch