Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement in regards to yesterday’s ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ which discussed the possible dangers of high levels of arsenic…
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Ways to Speed up Weight Loss discussed on Doctor Oz TV show
Digital News Report – Speeding up weight loss was discussed on today’s ‘Dr. Oz TV Show.’ This segment of the show had Kat Barefield Registered Dietitian share some ideas to help with…
FDA warns consumers not to buy certain Slim Forte Diet Pills
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to buy Slim Forte Slimming Capsules and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules because they contain sibutramine….
Arcapta Neohaler gains FDA approval for Treatment of COPD
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Aracapta Neohaler (indacaterol inhalation powder) for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, and/or emphysema. The once-daily treatment…
BAVAN Sugar Rewari Candy imported from India tests high for Lead warns CDPH officials
Digital News Report – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning that BAVAN brand Sugar Rewari candy tested high for lead. The government agency suggests that consumers should not…
Low Body Fat might not protect against Diabetes or Heart Disease
Digital News Report – A study found that having less body fat doesn’t always protect against heart disease or diabetes. The study’s findings will be reported online in the journal, Nature Genetics,…
FDA releases preliminary report on the safety of Silicone Breast Implants
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has had manufacturers of breast implants conduct long-term studies with women who have silicone gel-filled breast implants. In 2010, there were…
FDA announces new warning messages for Cigarette packaging and ads
Digital News Report – There are going to be new warning messages that will printed on cigarette packages and in advertisements starting in September 2012. The warnings consist of nine different, sometimes…
Whooping Cough Infection rate in California remains high in 2011
Digital News Report – The Interim Director, Dr. Howard Backer, from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a statement this month warning that whopping cough cases in 2011 remained higher…
Diabetes Medication Actos (Pioglitazone) may increase risk for Bladder Cancer
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administartion (FDA) announced this week that using Actos (pioglitazone) longer than one year could increase a person’s risk of developing bladder cancer. The…