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Human Herpes Drug Helps Race Horses

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Watch this video about equine herpes on HowStuffWorks. Equine herpes is a deadly and contagious disease among horses, especially racehorses. UC Davis veterinarians actually used an antiviral drug typically given to humans to help control herpes. See how herpes vaccines work for racing horses in this video from UC Davis' NewsWatch.

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UK Baby Saved by Viagra (1:10)

Born at 24 weeks, baby Lewis Goodfellow was suffering punctured lungs and a weak heart. His parents, Jade Goodfellow and John Barclay, from the British town of Newcastle were told to expect the worse. And the last thing they expected was for their... More »

Aphrodisiacs in Malaysia (1:56)

Watch this video about herbs on HowStuffWorks. Malaysian products ranging from pills and beverages made from the herb "Tongkat Ali", are believed to have high aphrodisiac properties. See how aphrodisiacs work in this news video from Reuters.

Drug Abuse in Malaysia, from UNICEF (2:40)

Watch this UNICEF video about drug abuse in Malaysia on HowStuffWorks. UNICEF correspondent Steve Nettleton reports on outreach to children from families coping with HIV/AIDS and drug abuse in Malaysia. See how drug abuse affects Malaysian families... More »

Viagra Oysters (1:58)

Watch this video about Viagra oysters on HowStuffWorks. In Asia, oysters are considered an aphrodisiac. So what happens when you feed Viagra to oysters? See how Viagra oysters work in this video from Reuters.

FDA Approves Daily Cancer Drug, Tykerb (0:39)

Watch this video about cancer drugs on HowStuffWorks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a once-a-day breast cancer pill, called Tykerb, which should be taken in conjunction with other chemotherapy medications and is specifically for... More »

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