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  • Californians Fight Back Against 'Rescinded' Health Coverage Class actions against Blue Cross of California heat up.

    AMA Calls For Tighter Drug Ad Oversight Many of the ads are misleading, doctors complain.

    Ortho-Evra Patch Should Be Withdrawn: Public Citizen Contraceptive patch said to expose women to dangerous estrogen levels.

    Drug Prices Can Vary Widely, Survey Finds Study finds Costco the cheapest, followed by AARP.com, Wal-Mart.

    Study Ties Obesity, Inflammation to Heart Failure Obesity-related inflammation also pegged as catalyst in metabolic syndrome.

    Study Gives Whole New Meaning To 'Computer Virus' Toilet seats were cleaner than keyboards.

    Wal-Mart Adds More Generic Drugs To Discount Plan $10 for a 90-day supply of popular generic, OTC drugs.

    Illinois Wants 'Blow' Energy Drink Pulled High-caffeine drink glorifies drug culture, AG charges.

    Gourmet Bouquet Recalls Fresh and Frozen Meat Products Second recall in recent months for the New York company.

    Bursitis Common But Treatable Problem is more common among the elderly.

    Women Less Likely to Spot Heart Attack Warning Signs 'Classic' symptoms often aren't present in women.

    Daily Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Large study finds reduction applies only to some types of breast cancer.

    Court Orders Tyson to Pluck its 'No Antibiotics' Campaign Competitors sued Tyson, claiming its ads were misleading.

    Report Finds Flaws In Food Inspection System Food safety system has broken down, report warns.

    Teflon Chemicals Found In Human Breast Milk Non-stick residues turning up just about everywhere.

    Studies Find Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Both increasing at an alarming rate in the U.S.

    Doctor Offers Antidote To 'Super-Size Me' Diet Organ damage can be reversed if consumers give up their unhealthy lifestyle.

    FDA Believes Heparin Was Deliberately Contaminated FDA allegedly bungled inspection of plant in China.

    Study Links Artificial Blood To Higher Death Rate Researchers criticize FDA's 'secret science' policy.

    This Year's Spring Allergy Capitals Named Lexington, Ky., takes 'most challenging' title.

    FDA Panel Urges Clearer LASIK Warnings Consumers should be told of the risk of complications.

    Mercury Exposure, Autism Linked In Study Texas study is first to show link between autism and distance from mercury source.

    MIT Researchers Confirm Contamination in Heparin China denied similar findings by FDA.

    EPA Orders Scotts to Stop Selling Unregistered Pesticides Risks of products not known pending further tests.

    Heart Tests Needed for ADHD Children Stimulant drugs can affect heart, blood pressure.

    Doctor Discipline Declines for Third Straight Year Public Citizen finds 22% decrease in serious disciplinary actions.

    Harvard Physicians Promote Breakfast The right breakfast can help your heart, studies show

    Eating Disorders Widespread Among U.S. Women, Survey Finds Three-quarters of women display unhealthy thoughts or behaviors.

    Lifestyle Linked to Alzheimer's Onset Heavy drinking, smoking seen as major risks.

    Pets Polluted with Industrial Toxins Toxic load much higher in pets than in humans.

    CDC Finds This Year's Flu Vaccine Lacking Two of three flu strains slipped by this year's vaccine.

    String of Illnesses Afflicts NUTRO-Fed Pets Company insists its food is '100% safe'.

    Wal-Mart Bans BPA, Other Retailers Likely to Follow Studies link the chemical to possible hormonal changes.

    Antioxidant Users Don't Live Longer, Study Finds Even worse, some antioxidants may increase risk of death.

    Researchers Claim Merck Cooked Vioxx Data Study finds 'very serious transgression'.

    Study: Children Should Not Take Antihistamines for Chronic Cough Side effects outweigh benefits in many cases.

    Mayo Clinic Finds Exercise Combats Cognitive Decline Yet another reason for seniors to exercise.

    Lawmakers Push For 'Transparency' On Food Recalls Consumers not always able to get reliable information.

    Health Care System Not Ready for Aging Boomers Health care workforce too small, not trained in geriatric care.

    Exercise May Speed Prostate Tumor Growth Findings don't mean men should stop exercising.

    Statins May Help Reduce Blood Pressure Study documents 'significant' benefits.

    Celebrex-Lipitor Combo May Halt Prostate Cancer Anti-inflammatory and statin used in tandem can stop progression of disease.

    Breast Cancer Linked To Drinking In Older Women Even moderate drinking adds to risk, study finds.

    Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Recently Recalled Cereal Malt-O-Meal suspected in illnesses in 14 states.

    Chewing Gum Can Contribute to Gas Pains Smoking, eating too fast can also make matters worse.

    CDC Finds Little Progress Containing Foodborne Illness No major declines in most areas; some problems worsened.

    Feds Seize Unapproved Erectile Dysfunction Drugs 'Natural supplements' are illegal drugs and pose serious health risks.

    Obesity A More Costly Workplace Health Issue Than Smoking Workers' weight problems cost companies billions.

    FDA Finds High Levels of Selenium in 'Total Body Formula' Dietary supplement products linked to adverse reactions.

    New Mint May Reduce Cavities In Kids In test, all-natural substance cut cavities 62%.

    Avandia Maker Failed To Report Required Data Diabetes drug can increase risk of heart attack in some patients.

    New Guidelines for Stubborn High Blood Pressure Patients who don't respond to normal treatments may benefit.

    Higher Rx Costs May Limit Seniors’ Access to Antidepressants Seniors prone to serious depression, which often goes untreated.

    Feds Seize Illegal Dietary Supplements Methyl, Formadrol used by body builders.

    Some Lip Balms May Attract UV Rays Some lip glosses can increase skin cancer risk.

    Common Pain Relievers May Boost Muscle Mass Study finds daily dose of painkiller helps pack on the muscle.

    Pet Owners Not Thrilled with Poisoning Settlement Pet food companies should have done more, consumers complain.

    Congress Moves To Tighten Tobacco Controls FDA would get power to regulate tobacco products.

    Be Careful Using Over-the-Counter Creams, Ointments Overuse, misuse can be dangerous, FDA warns.

    Menu Foods Settles Pet Food Class Action Thousands of dogs and cats sickened by contaminated pet food.

    Diabetics Share Same Risks as Heart Attack Sufferers Early and persistent treatment necessary.

    Study Discounts Usefulness of Home Defibrillators No difference in survival rates found.

    Study: New Blood Pressure Rx Has Fewer Side Effects Study also finds orlistat helps relieve hypertension.

    Study: Doctors Favor National Health Insurance Support has grown 10% over the last 5 years.

    Researcher: Cell Phones 'More Dangerous Than Smoking' Millions of deaths could result over the long term.

    Doctors Warned About Vytorin No better than older, cheaper drugs, another study finds.

    Dole, Chiquita Join Honduran Cantaloupe Recall Melons may carry Salmonella, FDA warns.

    FDA Warns Consumers About Total Body Formula Liquid diet supplement can be dangerous, agency warns.

    A 'Healthy Weight' May Not Be So Healthy Study defines 'normal weight obesity' as an emerging risk factor.

    Sleep Apnea Can Be Dangerous Prompt diagnosis and treatment essential.

    FDA Studies Asthma Drug's Potential Suicide Link Reports from patients taking Singulair spark probe.

    Pot Belly in Middle Age Linked to Alzheimer's Study is first to show link between middle-age spread and Alzheimer's in later life.

    FDA Warns Against Using 'Blue Steel' and 'Hero' Products Products are illegal drugs and pose serious health risks.

    Severe Shortage of Nurses Looms, Report Warns Demand grows as supply ebbs.

    Chip Detects Flu in 2 Hours Device can differentiate influenza A, B viruses.

    Another Heparin Producer Announces a Recall Raw material from China suspected in both blood-thinner recalls.

    Weight Loss Found Effective in Reducing Blood Pressure Study also finds orlistat helps relieve hypertension.

    Honduran Cantaloupes Linked To Salmonella Fifty illnesses reported in the U.S. so far.

    Bird Flu Not the Only Animal Disease Threat Lots of animals carry diseases that can infect humans.

    FDA Approves New Medical Adhesive to Treat Burn Patients Sealant is used to attach skin grafts.

    10 Million Boomers Face Alzheimer's Caseload likely to more than double as population ages.

    Prediabetes: What You Should Know You may be able to prevent full-blown diabetes.

    Soy Compound May Halt Spread of Prostate Cancer Study conducted on mice may have implications for treatment of humans.

    FDA Moves Closer To Setting Up Shop In China U.S. inspectors will ramp up drug, food safety inspections.

    Aneurysms: Scary but Treatable Early detection essential, as some forms can be lethal.

    Implanted Devices May Pose Security Risk Could hackers attack defibrillators, pacemakers?

    Toddlers Affected Most By Secondhand Smoke at Home Kids set up for heart disease before they're old enough to walk.

    Drugs In The Drinking Water: Now What? Consumers concerned about reports of prescription drugs in the water.

    Pills in Fish Sticks Spark Recall Pennsylvania family finds pills in their Gorton's fish sticks.

    Dangers of Denture Cleansers FDA warns of harm from allergic reactions, miseuse.

    Daily Glass of Wine in Middle Age Can Lower Cardiac Risk A nip a day keeps heart trouble away?

    Alzheimer's Risk Higher in Victims' Children Risk rises if both parents had Alzheimer's, study finds.

    Fewer Food Inspectors, More Recalls Despite big USDA budget increases, fewer inspectors on the job.

    Risks of Long-Term Hormone Therapy Continue to Outweigh Benefits Women still at risk after they stop using HRT.

    Acid Eating Away at Our Teeth, Report Finds Diet and some medications largely to blame.

    AARP Report Finds Seniors' Drug Costs Rising Drug prices 'exploded' after Medicare Part D began.

    'Miracle Cold Buster' Settles Lawsuit Feds, states scrutinize supposed 'miracle' cold cure.

    Consumers Say Medical 'Benefit' Pitch Misleading Discount plan is not insurance but confusion is common.

    Botox Maker Subpoenaed By Justice Department FDA launched safety review last month after reports of deaths, complications.

    Indoor Allergens Torment Asthma Sufferers Study finds a good housecleaning may help reduce symptoms.

    Safety of Multivitamins Questioned High levels of folic acid may be harmful.

    Skipping Breakfast May Lead to Obesity Study finds breakfast skippers more likely to be overweight.

    Vitamin Supplements May Increase Cancer Risk, Report Warns Latest warning about the documented risks of supplements.

    More Flu Shots for Kids CDC committee votes to expand age range despite risk of injury.

    Doctors Took Kickbacks from Orthopedic-Device Makers Bribery scheme may be difficult to eliminate.

    FDA Approves Nexium for Children Acid reflux drug OK'd for patients 1-11.

    Anheuser-Busch, Miller Face 'Alcospeed' Suit Group questions safety of stimulants in alcoholic drinks.

    Congress Hears Warnings about FDA 'Growing crisis' in food and drug safety, consumer and industry groups warn.

    Study Raises Concerns About Anemia Drugs Increased risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs.

    Court Rebuffs Burger King in Trans Fat Case Other big burger chains are phasing out harmful trans fats.

    Less Salt, Fewer Soft Drinks? Reducing kids' salt intake could help them cut back on sugary sodas.

    Obesity Blamed for Rising Stroke Rate in Women Study finds risk twice as high in obese middle-aged women.

    Tobacco 'Innovations' Aimed at Younger Smokers Public health groups urge Congress to give FDA power to regulate tobacco.

    Glucosamine Doesn't Work, Study Finds Popular arthritis treatment has no apparent effect.

    Cataract Surgery Options Can Eliminate Bifocals New implantable lenses let patients see near, far and in between.

    Study Suggests Cell Phone-Salivary Gland Cancer Link First study to look at long-term cell phone users.

    Worst Time to Have a Heart Attack? Survival rate lowest on nights and weekends.

    Smoke and Booze Can Damage Sperm Would-be family men, beware.

    Spanish Language TV Linked To Latino Child Obesity Children bombarded by fast-food commercials.

    War on Plastic Toys Escalates Toys 'R' Us joins effort to eliminate PVC, phthalates and lead.

    Massive Beef Recall Follows Mad Cow Scare USDA orders recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef.

    Anonymous E-mails Could Reduce STDs Be sure to read morning-after emails.

    ALS Not Just an Older Person's Disease Lou Gehrig's disease can also strike younger people.

    Lawmakers Call For Slaughterhouse Probe Safety of school lunch program's meat questioned.

    Doctors Issue Warning on Skin-Altering Products Lightening creams linked to dangerous medical conditions.

    Caremark Settles Drug-Switching Charges Company will pay millions to settle charges by 27 states.

    China Connection in Heparin Problems? FDA investigating whether active ingredient came from China.

    New York Targets Health Insurers Cuomo opens industry-wide probe of reimbursement schemes.

    Fast Food+Sedentary Lifestyle=Liver Damage Retailers emptying aisles of toys made with PVC.

    FTC Sues Cephalon over Provigil Pricing Charges it blocked sale of low-cost generics.

    Plastic War Hits The Toy Industry Retailers emptying aisles of toys made with PVC.

    Children Face Increased Heart Risks Studies indicate heart disease on the upswing.

    Heart Attacks Drop After Smoking Ban in Italy Ban on smoking in public places pays off.

    More Painkillers Can Cause More Pain One experimental treatment stopped; rest of study continues.

    Heparin Linked to Severe Allergic Reactions FDA advises caution til problem is resolved.

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