AARP tells Congress to act on bio-generics UPI Mon, 26 Mar 2007 8:44 AM PDT U.S. senior advocacy group AARP Monday urged Congress to pass legislation paving the way for cheaper versions of costly biologic drugs.

Health calendar Gloucester Daily Times Mon, 26 Mar 2007 9:21 AM PDT Diabetes Clinic, a free diabetes screening is held the first Monday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. in Fisher Lobby, Addison Gilbert Hospital. Appointments not necessary. Call the Diabetes Care Center at 978-283-4000, ext. 601.

Four months that turned life upside down The Scotsman Sun, 25 Mar 2007 5:16 PM PDT FOUR months ago, Daniel was a typical teenager, going out with his friends, studying for exams and looking forward to his 16th birthday.

Eachus: Iraq war affects Pa. health care Times Leader Mon, 26 Mar 2007 0:12 AM PDT HAZLETON ? The war in Iraq could have a major impact on Pennsylvania health care in the next fiscal year due to federal cuts in health and human services, state Rep. Todd Eachus said Sunday.

Bayer Schering Pharma acquires Novartis' US facility at around US$ 200 mn. PharmaBiz Mon, 26 Mar 2007 1:49 AM PDT Bayer Schering Pharma AG, (BSP) Germany, has purchased a biologics manufacturing facility in Emeryville, California from Novartis.

Healthy Steps for March 26, 2007 Evansville Courier & Press Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:18 PM PDT The March of Dimes is planning several area WalkAmerica events to raise money to prevent prematurity, birth defects and infant mortality. Call 473-3300. For online registration, visit www.walkamerica.org. A schedule of events follows:

Skunk killed my beloved son
Daily Telegraph Sun, 25 Mar 2007 4:55 PM PDT
As a newspaper apologises for its 10-year campaign to decriminalise cannabis, Kate Summers asks why its about-turn took so long