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Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells
Health
- December 31, 2008
Scientists not sure if finding points to potential problems; maker stands by medication
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Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008's Health Stories
Health
- December 31, 2008
But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop
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FDA Approves Eyelash Growth Drug. Should You Take It?
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- December 29, 2008
A new FDA-approved drug can thicken lashes, but it could also dye your skin and turn green eyes brown.
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Degarelix Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Health
- December 29, 2008
Suppresses testosterone production
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28 Weight-Loss Products Containing Unlisted Drugs
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- December 24, 2008
Prescription medicines are in the pills but not on the labels, the FDA says.
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Good Reasons to Avoid Diet Coke Plus, Weight-Loss Supplements
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- December 24, 2008
Don't trust the products' labels, says the FDA. You could be wasting money or endangering your health.
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Weight-Loss Potions Have Hidden Surprises
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Heart to Heart
- December 23, 2008
The FDA is concerned that people are taking powerful diet drugs with no knowledge of dose or effect.
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Health Buzz: FDA Warning on Weight Loss Pills and Other Health News
Health
- December 23, 2008
Using up your 2008 flexible spending account; avoiding wrinkles in stressful times.
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FDA Warns About Weight Loss Products
Health
- December 23, 2008
Agency says more than 2 dozen contain dangerous ingredients not listed on label
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Zolpimist Approved for Insomnia
Health
- December 22, 2008
Oral spray contains Ambien's active ingredient
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Gleevec Approved for Use After Cancer Surgery
Health
- December 22, 2008
Drug first sanctioned in 2001
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Mozobil Boosts Stem Cells Before Bone Marrow Transplants
Health
- December 19, 2008
Could help people with certain forms of blood cancer
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Low Doses of Melamine Won't Harm Kids' Kidneys
Health
- December 19, 2008
Hong Kong researchers found most of those exposed to tainted products were OK
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Keep Your Beverages in Glass Bottles
By Kenneth Terrell -
Nation & World
- December 18, 2008
It’s an easy way to steer clear of the controversy over the chemical BPA found in many plastics.
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FDA Faults Drug Information for Consumers
Health
- December 16, 2008
Pamphlets given out by pharmacies aren't always easy to understand
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FDA Adds Suicide Warning to Epilepsy Drugs
Health
- December 16, 2008
Says patients on antiepileptics need to be monitored for indications of mood changes
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TriLipix Approved to Help Lower Cholesterol
Health
- December 16, 2008
To be used alone, or in combination with a statin
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Health Buzz: FDA Panel's Asthma Drug Ruling and Other Health News
Health
- December 12, 2008
More than half of U.S. adults have no intention of getting a flu shot, according to a Rand survey.
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2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women
Health
- December 10, 2008
Both Avandia and Actos lower bone density, new analysis shows
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Tips to Cut Your Drug Costs
By Philip Moeller -
The Best Life
- December 9, 2008
Time for your annual generic drug checkup.
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Treating and Preventing the Heparin Problem
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Heart to Heart
- December 4, 2008
The heparin scandal is a dramatic illustration of the shortcomings of our drug-safety system.
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Generic Drugs: Cheaper, Yes; Same Quality, Maybe Not
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Heart to Heart
- December 3, 2008
An analysis of heart drugs shows similar results, but that's not the whole picture.
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Generic Heart Drugs as Good as Brand-Name Counterparts
Health
- December 2, 2008
Review found most were as effective, despite editorials urging opposite
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FDA Touts Efforts to Enhance Food Safety
Health
- December 1, 2008
Critics see problems with the agency's goals, commitment and resources
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