Health
In US, 'natural' food may be anything but
In the United States, pre-packaged foods loaded with artificial ingredients and chemicals can make it onto grocery store shelves boasting the label "natural."
Feb 5, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Salmonella outbreak sickens nearly 300 in US (Update 2)
A salmonella outbreak in raw chicken has sickened nearly 300 people in the United States, officials said Wednesday as consumer advocates warned the federal shutdown was hampering a government response.
Oct 9, 2013
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Medications
FDA issues final rule for device identification system
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a final rule for the unique device identification system (UDI) that, when implemented, will improve patient safety by providing a consistent way to identify ...
Sep 24, 2013
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Health
Group: Apps not effective tool for teaching babies (Update 2)
Smartphones don't make smart babies, an advocacy group declared in a complaint to the government about mobile apps that claim to help babies learn.
Aug 7, 2013
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Health
FDA sets new limits on arsenic in apple juice
Parents who have been fretting over the low levels of arsenic found in apple juice can feel better about buying one of their kids' favorite drinks.
Jul 12, 2013
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Health
Fried fish dish crowned most unhealthy meal in America (Update)
A batter-laden fried fish dish packs two weeks worth of harmful trans fat in a single serving and was named worst restaurant meal in America Tuesday by a US consumer advocacy group.
Jul 2, 2013
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Health
FDA should work to cut sugar levels in sodas, experts say
(HealthDay)—A leading consumer advocacy group, along with nutrition experts and health agencies from a number of U.S. cities, are calling for lowering the amount of sugars added to soft drinks.
Feb 13, 2013
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Health
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.
Sep 19, 2012
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Medications
U.S. program targets antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes
(HealthDay) -- U.S. health officials said Wednesday that they're hoping to reduce the use of antipsychotic drugs among nursing home residents by 15 percent before year's end.
May 30, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Marketing is more effective when targeted to personality profiles
Advertisers spend enormous amounts of time and money attempting to tailor their advertising campaigns to the needs of different demographic groups. After all, the concerns of first-year college students are going to be different ...
May 21, 2012
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