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American Medical News
From the American Medical Association, this is the electronic version of the tabloid newspaper of the same name. Requires registration, but registration is free.

Biomedicine and Health in the News
Searchable index to recent health stories that have appeared in the New York Times, with added information about the research publication that was cited in the story where that information is available. Very helpful for tracking down "hot topic" articles when the news report gives only sketchy information (eg, "in today's issue of a leading medical journal...").

CNN Health Stories
Recent news headlines and stories from the Cable News Network.

First-Hand
Guide to news from medical conferences - part of the Doctor's Guide to the Internet

inScight
INSCiGHT is a joint project of AAAS' Science Magazine and Academic Press and features daily news stories from the world of scientific research.

Medical Meeting Electronic Highlights
From PharmInfoNet - oriented toward drug news

Medical Tribune
Health-professional oriented medical news magazine from the New York Times Syndicate. Allows users to register to receive e-mail updates when new issues are released.

Modern Medicine
Features clinical news reports from meetings, special features, information on new drugs, and discussion areas.

NewsFile
Summarizes weekly news stories in the following areas: AIDS, antivirals, blood, cancer, disease, fertility, gene therapy, hepatitis, immunotherapy, malaria and tropical disease, sex, tuberculosis and airborne diseases, vaccine, and women's health. Mostly stories from medical conferences and meetings.

NewsPage: HealthCare
Tracks news stories on several healthcare topics, including: Pharmaceutical Industry, U.S. Distribution (Drugs & Supplies), Biotechnology, U.S. Regulation, International News, Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies, U.S. Medical Services, Clinical Areas and Pharmaceuticals, General Pharmaceutical Topics, General Healthcare Topics and Company Tracking. Allows some customization for use as a personal health news service.

Reuters Health
Professional and consumer versions are available of newswire stories on health and medicine. Browse recent headlines or use a search form to find stories of interest. Registration (free) is required to view the text of the stories.

USA Today Healthline
News stories from USA Today. Consumer-oriented.

Your Health Daily
Consumer-oriented news service from the New York Times Syndicate. Features stories from the newspapers and the Medical Tribune, listed above.