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Eli Lilly Said to Play Down Risk of Top Pill
(Source: NYT) - According to internal documents and e-mail messages, the drug maker Eli Lilly has engaged in a decade-long effort to play down the health risks of Zyprexa, its best-selling medication for schizophrenia.


Eli Lilly Responds to NYT Article
(Source: Eli Lilly and Company) - Eli Lilly reports that the New York Times failed to mention important information regarding the leaked documents about their drug Zyprexa.


Ovary Surgery May Increase the Risk of Dementia
(Source: Xagena) - Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that ovariectomy, surgical removal of a woman's ovaries, raises her risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment. Risk is especially increased if a woman has her ovaries removed at a young age.


Two Forms of AIDS-Related Dementia
(Source: Xagena) - Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, say their findings indicate there may be two separate mechanisms that can cause cognitive impairment in people with AIDS.


Caregiving Decision Renew Sibling Rivalry
(Source: AP) - In this article, Associated Press writer, Carla K. Johnson, reports, "Big sisters, little brothers, black sheep, dad's favorite. All the old roles, battles and rivalries resurface when a parent's health is failing and decisions must be made."