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FDA links lead-tainted applesauce to cinnamon processor in Ecuador
In an update to its investigation into recalled WanaBana, Weis and Schnucks brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said a now-defunct…
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Study of tribes shows happiness not tied to money
Researchers concluded that human societies can support very satisfactory lives without necessarily requiring lots of material wealth. Photo by I. Kokoulin/Adobe Stock…
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Ketamine infusions effective for treating depression, veterans’ study shows
Researchers say that almost half of 215 veterans who'd been suffering severe, treatment-resistant depression benefited from six weeks of ketamine infusions. Photo by…
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National anti-smoking campaign focuses on menthol cigarettes
File photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI | License Photo The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has resumed a national campaign that uses the stories of former…
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Survey: Most people don’t know the numbers that help predict heart disease
"Knowing your numbers is one of the first steps in understanding your risks of developing cardiovascular disease,” said Dr. Laxmi Mehta (R), director of preventative cardiology and…
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FDA recalls male sexual enhancement supplements over undeclared drug ingredients
1 of 3 | The FDA announced a recall of Today The World's Schwinnng supplement capsules as they contained undeclared drugs used to treat male erectile dysfunction. Photo…
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Ultrasound may spot problems with placenta linked to low birth weight
New research used "Doppler ultrasound" to look more closely at the resistance of blood vessels within the umbilical cord. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Using…
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Experts urge Congress to combat U.S. drug shortage by requiring transparency
Lawmakers on the House Committee for Ways and Means called on manufacturers Tuesday to improve transparency as the United States experiences a nationwide drug shortage. File Photo…
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Listeria outbreak that killed 2, hospitalized 23 linked to cheese, yogurt
The FDA notes that the 2024 outbreak is merely part of an ongoing outbreak that dates back a decade. Photo courtesy of Rizo-López Foods Inc. Two people have died and 23…
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New dental guidelines limit use of opioids for teens, adults
The guidelines say that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or alongside acetaminophen should be the first-line treatment for managing short-term dental pain…
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