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April 24, 2015 HEALTH (MSM)

Indiana HIV cases reach 142 in rural outbreak, more expected

(Reuters) – The number of confirmed and presumed HIV cases stemming from abuse of intravenous prescription drugs has increased to 142 in a rural part of southeastern Indiana and more cases are being identified every day, a state health official said on Friday. The HIV outbreak, the biggest in state history, is centered on Scott County near the Kentucky border and now includes at least five cases in neighboring Jackson

April 24, 2015 HEALTH (MSM)

Nestle skin unit to acquire Inneov assets in nutraceutical bid

Food group Nestle said on Friday its skin health unit Galderma would buy certain, undisclosed assets out of Inneov, a joint venture it had with L’Oreal , in a bid to enter the market for food and drink with potential health benefits. “Nestle Skin Health announced today that Galderma, its company focused on medical solutions, has entered into an agreement under which it will acquire certain assets of Inneov Group

April 24, 2015 TECH (MSM)

Review: Acer Iconia One 7

Introduction and design Acer isn’t a newbie to the low end of the Android tablet market, having slowly carved itselves a niche as one of the better-known brands among a host of budget competitors. While early attempts at tablets bearing the Iconia label were relatively uninteresting, the latest addition to the range – the Acer Iconia One 7 – looks (at least on the surface) like it might be a

April 24, 2015 TECH (MSM)

Hands-on review: Updated: Huawei P8

Introduction, design and display The Huawei P8 is the Chinese firm’s latest foray into the flagship market, and it’s arguably its best handset to date after the comparably sedate Ascend P6 and Ascend P7 of the past couple of years. The “Ascend” name has been dropped in favour of the cleaner Huawei P8 moniker, which tidies up its previously messy naming regime. In terms of price you’re looking at €499