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Pharmaceutical Company Increases Parasite Drug Price by More Than 5,000 Percent – Public Demands Explanation

Sep 22, 2015 11:16 AM EDT

A pharmaceutical company suddenly increased the price of one its parasite drugs by more than 5,000 percent this month. The general public including doctors, health advocacy groups and prominent politicians are demanding an explanation for the big jump in price.

Cats crowd around village nurse and Ozu city official Atsuko Ogata

Cat Crazy: Feline Friends Linked To Psychological Problems?

Diadem Pambid |

Jun 09, 2015 03:56 AM EDT

Looks like your feline friend may be the reason as to why you’ve been acting crazy the past couple of days. According to new research, cats carry a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which is highly linked to mental illness. How does one get it and how can it be prevented – without having to get rid of your pet cat?