Health
FDA sued over delay on graphic cigarette warning labels
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is being sued over its delay in issuing a final rule about graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and ads.
Oct 4, 2016
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FDA will require e-cigarettes and contents to be reviewed
The federal government announced sweeping new rules Thursday for electronic cigarettes that will for the first time require the devices and their ingredients to be reviewed, a mandate that could offer protection for consumers ...
May 6, 2016
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Court overturns tobacco company victory over FDA on menthols
A federal appeals court has ruled that tobacco companies had no basis to challenge a Food and Drug Administration report on menthol cigarettes, which the industry alleged was written by experts with conflicts of interest.
Jan 15, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fear-based appeals effective at changing attitudes, behaviors after all
Fear-based appeals appear to be effective at influencing attitudes and behaviors, especially among women, according to a comprehensive review of over 50 years of research on the topic, published by the American Psychological ...
Oct 22, 2015
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Tobacco giants resist harsh public admissions about smoking
Never underestimate the staying power of big tobacco.
Feb 21, 2015
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Graphic images on cigarette labels affect smokers' brains, study finds
(HealthDay)—Disturbing images on cigarette warning labels have a significant effect on smokers' brains, according to a new study.
Feb 16, 2015
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Medications
Supreme Court sides with Teva in drug dispute
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in the company's high-profile patent dispute with rival firms over the top-selling multiple sclerosis drug.
Jan 20, 2015
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US appeals court deals blow to health law
(AP)—President Barack Obama's health care law is snared in another big legal battle after two federal appeals courts issued contradictory rulings on a key financing issue Tuesday.
Jul 22, 2014
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Court: Patients responsible for outcomes of risky behavior
(HealthDay)—The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that patients can be at least partially responsible for their health outcomes resulting from their own unhealthy behavior, according to the American Medical Association (AMA), ...
Jun 28, 2014
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Cancer center ads focus on emotions more than facts, study finds
(HealthDay)—TV and magazine ads for U.S. cancer centers are heavy on emotional appeal, but light on the facts that patients need to know, a new study finds.
May 27, 2014
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