Medications
FDA approves first drug for bone marrow disorder
The first drug to treat a rare disorder that causes red blood cells to build up inside bone marrow was cleared Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration
Nov 16, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
World prone to food-borne disease outbreaks: WHO
The world has become more vulnerable to outbreaks of disease caused by contaminated food because of growing global trade, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.
Oct 13, 2011
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Health
Petition demands US label genetically engineered food
Supporters and producers of organic foods petitioned the US government Tuesday for mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods, and encouraged consumers to go online and join the cause.
Oct 5, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Growing concern over drugs fed to animals
Drugs fed to animals to promote growth and prevent diseases may play a key role in the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria, microbiologists said Sunday.
Sep 19, 2011
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Medications
FDA: pelvic mesh for women riskier than thought
A product commonly used in surgery to treat incontinence and other women's health problems causes far more complications than previously thought and is likely exposing patients to unnecessary risks, according to U.S. health ...
Jul 13, 2011
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Health
Organic food label imparts 'health halo,' study finds
Don't judge food by its organic label because "organic" doesn't necessarily mean good it's for you. Yet a new study by Jenny Wan-Chen Lee, a graduate student in Cornell's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, ...
Apr 27, 2011
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Health
The health halo effect: Don't judge a food by its organic label
Jenny Wan-chen Lee, a graduate student in Cornell University's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, has been fascinated with a phenomenon known as "the halo effect" for some time. Psychologists have long recognized ...
Apr 10, 2011
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Health
Why ban ham from school canteens? And what are some healthier alternatives for kids' lunches?
Western Australia has introduced a limit on ham in school canteens. Parents are reportedly confused and frustrated. So what has changed and what evidence is it based on?
Feb 13, 2024
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Health
'No added sugar' rule is a good step, but the job's not done
Australia's food regulators must develop a comprehensive definition for added sugars in processed foods to enable consumers to make healthy choices, according to new research from The George Institute for Global Health, published ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Anthrax outbreak in Uganda kills 17 in November
At least 17 people have died in an anthrax outbreak in southern Uganda this month, a local official told AFP Thursday, saying the situation was "under control".
Nov 30, 2023
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