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FDAFDA concludes silicone breast implants mostly safeSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 1:17pm.READ MORE:
Federal health officials say the latest data on silicone breast implants show they are relatively safe, despite frequent complications that lead about one in five women to have the implants removed within 10 years.
Full story... » FDA issues graphic cigarette labelsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 2:39pm.READ MORE:
In the most significant change to US cigarette packs in 25 years, the Food and Drug Administration released nine new warning labels that depict in graphic detail the negative health effects of tobacco use.
Full story... » New sunscreen regulations aim to block out confusionSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 11:41pm.READ MORE:FDA expands use of Abbott Labs' neck stentSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 1:12pm.READ MORE:
Federal health officials have expanded approval of an artery-opening stent from Abbott Laboratories to a larger group of patients at risk for stroke caused by plaque in the neck arteries.
Full story... » Feds take action against bogus cures for HIVSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 3:14pm.READ MORE:
Federal health officials are cracking down on bogus pills and supplements that claim to cure sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, herpes and genital warts.
Full story... » Watchdog group makes 2nd push to ban diet pillSubmitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 10:42am.READ MORE:
For the second time in five years, public health advocates are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to ban a fat-blocking drug sold over-the counter and via prescription, pointing to new reports of kidney stones and pancreatic damage.
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