Medications
FDA urged to investigate use of unapproved anti-opioid implant on prisoners and the homeless
BioCorRx bills itself as a developer of "advanced solutions" for alcohol and opioid addictions.
Nov 21, 2019
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Medications
Johnson & Johnson appeals Oklahoma's $572M opioid ruling
Consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson is appealing an Oklahoma judge's $572 million order against the company and its subsidiaries for helping fuel the state's opioid crisis.
Sep 26, 2019
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EPA proposal will allow antibiotic spraying of citrus crops
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to allow use of the antibiotic streptomycin to treat citrus disease should be withdrawn because it poses a risk to human health and the environment, Consumer ...
Mar 18, 2019
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Group urges tougher limits on chemical in shampoos, cosmetics
(HealthDay)—The germ-fighting chemical triclosan has got to go, an international coalition of scientists claims.
Jun 21, 2017
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Why artificial turf may truly be bad for kids
If you want to get a soccer mom's attention, bring up the subject of artificial turf, the preferred playing surface for children from pre-K to college – or at least preferred by school boards and parks and recreation departments.
Mar 06, 2017
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Jury: Smokers didn't prove Marlboros have defective design
A federal jury has rejected claims by a group of Massachusetts smokers who sued Philip Morris USA to try to force the cigarette maker to pay for lung cancer screenings.
Feb 11, 2016
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Hawaii lawmakers kill vaccine bill after heated debate
After listening to Hawaii residents speak out against vaccines and saying they cause everything from autism to the Zika virus, Hawaii lawmakers killed a bill to speed up the state's process for adopting federal vaccination ...
Feb 05, 2016
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Drink to that: Russian cities ponder 1-day-a-week booze ban
Some Russian officials are daring to think the seemingly unthinkable in the land of vodka—banning the sale of alcohol once a week in the country's two main cities.
Oct 14, 2015
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Consumers largely underestimating calorie content of fast food
People eating at fast food restaurants largely underestimate the calorie content of meals, especially large ones, according to a paper published today in BMJ.
May 23, 2013
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Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
(HealthDay)—New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
May 10, 2013
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