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FDA issues warnings on popular cholesterol drugs

FDA issues warnings on popular cholesterol drugs

“Statins”, the commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs, can cause impaired memory, diabetes, muscle and liver damage and other problems, but the benefits of the drugs still outweigh the risks, FDA says.

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February 29, 2012 | By | Reply More
Beware of stem-cell scams, says FDA

Beware of stem-cell scams, says FDA

The FDA has approved only one stem cell product, but desperate patients are often vulnerable to unscrupulous providers of unproven, potentially harmful stem-cell treatments.

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January 8, 2012 | By | Reply More
FDA targets gastric band weight-loss claims

FDA targets gastric band weight-loss claims

“I lost 90 pounds with the Lap-Band!,” read the billboards. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? But there are serious risks with the weight-loss surgery promoted by these ads.

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December 26, 2011 | By | Reply More
FDA warns dieters to ‘steer clear’ of HCG weight-loss products

FDA warns dieters to ‘steer clear’ of HCG weight-loss products

FDA warns consumers to steer clear of “homeopathic” human chorionic gonadotropin weight-loss products, which are typically marketed with dangerously low-calorie diets.

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December 6, 2011 | By | Reply More
The snake oil salesman is still alive — and on the Internet

The snake oil salesman is still alive — and on the Internet

The FDA has created a new online resource to help consumers recognize and protect themselves from health scams, fraud and bogus health products:

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December 4, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Do baby products prevent SIDS? FDA says ‘No”

Do baby products prevent SIDS? FDA says ‘No”

The best thing you can do to lower the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is to place your baby on his or her back to sleep, with nothing else in the crib or bassinet.

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October 17, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Decorative contact lenses: Is your vision worth it?

Decorative contact lenses: Is your vision worth it?

Laura Butler paid $30 for her decorative lenses and $2,000 in medical bills. And she nearly lost an eye.

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October 12, 2011 | By | Reply More
How to protect your family from Listeria — FDA Update

How to protect your family from Listeria — FDA Update

Unlike most bacteria, Listeria germs can grow and spread in the refrigerator. So if you unknowingly refrigerate Listeria-contaminated food, the germs can contaminate your refrigerator and spread to other foods.

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October 8, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Just what is ‘gluten-free’?

Just what is ‘gluten-free’?

Consumers with celiac disease must avoid gluten—proteins found in baked goods made with wheat and some other grains. For those not sensitive to gluten, there’s no health benefit to a gluten-free diet.

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August 2, 2011 | By | Reply More
FDA proposes guidelines for health ‘Apps’

FDA proposes guidelines for health ‘Apps’

Medical apps could present a risk to patients if the apps don’t work as intended.

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July 25, 2011 | By | Reply More
Barbecue Bliss: Keeping bacteria at bay

Barbecue Bliss: Keeping bacteria at bay

How to prevent food poisoning from ruining your summer cookout — Tips from the FDA

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June 27, 2011 | By | Reply More
Are breast implants safe? — an FDA update

Are breast implants safe? — an FDA update

The longer a woman has a breast implant, the more likely she is to have complications and need to have the implants removed or replaced, the FDA says.

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June 22, 2011 | By | Reply More