Bill Beasley Nearly Died While Getting Fit

May 20, 2008 · Filed under Health Sexual

Following a 20-minute warmup on the treadmill and one set of sit-ups, Beasley’s heart stopped. The 48-year-old fitness buff collapsed from a major heart attack in front of stunned club members, including his wife and daughter.
He was in the right place at the right time. His health club, Ontario Racquet Club (ORC) in Mississauga, had [...]

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FDA Constipation drug effective but safety questions remain

January 25, 2008 · Filed under Health Topics

WASHINGTON - Shares of Adolor Corp. soared Friday after government reviewers said the company’s drug appears effective at treating severe constipation that follows surgery.
The Food and Drug Administration posted its review of Entereg, which Adolor developed with GlaxoSmithKline, ahead of a meeting to review the drug next week. A panel of outside experts is expected [...]

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