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Public Citizen: State drug fraud cases on the rise
(AP)—A consumer advocacy group is reporting that pharmaceutical companies have paid more than $30 billion to state and federal governments to settle allegations of fraud over the last 20 years.
Medications
Sep 27, 2012 |
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Nothing fishy about fish oil fortified nutrition bars
In today's fast-paced society, consumers often reach for nutrition bars when looking for a healthy on-the-go snack. A new study in the September issue of the Journal of Food Science published by the Institute of Food Techno ...
Health
Sep 25, 2012 |
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Report: Premium hikes for top Medicare drug plans
(AP)—A study says seniors in seven of the 10 most popular Medicare prescription drug plans will be hit with double-digit premium hikes next year if they don't shop for a better deal.
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Sep 25, 2012 |
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Genetically engineered rice: Protection from arsenic?
(Medical Xpress)—In an article this week, Consumer Reports is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to set standards for how much arsenic can be allowed in rice after finding the potential toxin in almost every ri ...
Health
Sep 20, 2012 |
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US urged to set standards for arsenic in rice
(AP)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may consider new standards for the levels of arsenic in rice as consumer groups are calling for federal guidance on how much of the carcinogen can be present in food.
Health
Sep 19, 2012 |
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FDA says muscle, joint pain creams can cause burns
(AP)—The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about rare chemical burns reported by people using popular pain relief products like Bengay, Icy Hot and Flexall.
Medications
Sep 13, 2012 |
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Prototype for safer, child-resistant spray bottle
Researchers at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, in partnership with The Ohio State University have developed a prototype for child-resistant spray bottles for household cleaning products. ...
Health
Sep 12, 2012 |
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Eat dessert first? It might help you control your diet
Consumers watching their diet should pay close attention to the amount of unhealthy foods they eat, but can relax when it comes to healthier options, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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Sep 11, 2012 |
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Consumer group sues FDA over Aricept safety
(AP)—A consumer group pressing the Food and Drug Administration to remove the highest dose of an Alzheimer's disease drug from the market is suing the agency for "foot-dragging."
Medications
Sep 05, 2012 |
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How much is too much? UT expert offers tips on kids' extracurricular activities
Involving children in extracurricular activities builds greater self-esteem and leadership skills. Children learn teamwork, do better in school, and stay healthier.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 03, 2012 |
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Tiny batteries pose growing threat to kids
(HealthDay)—As the use of small button batteries has become more widespread to power devices such as toys, watches and hearing aids, more young children have swallowed them, resulting in choking and even ...
Health
Aug 30, 2012 |
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Overloaded backpacks can injure kids: experts
(HealthDay)—As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among children.
Health
Aug 26, 2012 |
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Regulatory science for public health: From functional food to modified-risk tobacco products
Consumers face a barrage of product claims each day. These claims create consumer expectation of safety and product performance and, assuming they are accurate, facilitate well informed choice. But increased scrutiny of claims, ...
Health
Aug 19, 2012 |
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Smoking increases, while alcohol consumption may decrease risk of ALS
A population-based case-control study of the rare but devastating neurological disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has shown that the risk of such disease is increased among smokers, as has been shown previously. ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 13, 2012 |
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Researcher finds the use of traditional, natural medicines offer economic benefits
For millions of people around the world being sick doesn't mean making a trip to the local pharmacy for medicines like Advil and Nyquil. Instead it means turning to the forest to provide a pharmacopeia of medicines to treat ...
Medications
Jul 30, 2012 |
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