Archive for January, 2009
« Previous EntriesFDA Panel Urges Ban of a Pain Drug
Friday, January 30th, 2009An FDA advisory panel narrowly voted to recommend that a popular pain drug used in dozens of products should be pulled from the market.
FDA Panel Urges Ban of a Pain Drug
Friday, January 30th, 2009An FDA advisory panel narrowly voted to recommend that a popular pain drug used in dozens of products should be pulled from the market.
Salmonella Peanut Recalls: Expect More
Friday, January 30th, 2009More recalls and a criminal investigation are the latest news in the salmonella outbreak linked to the Peanut Corporation of America’s processing plant in Blakely, Ga.
More to Fingerprints Than Catching Crooks
Friday, January 30th, 2009Fingerprints didn’t evolve to help cops catch crooks, but the intricate swirls on our fingers likely developed as filters to help us process information we get from touch, a new study shows.
Diabetes Can Double Odds of Alzheimer?s
Friday, January 30th, 2009Diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer?s and other kinds of dementia, according to a new report.
St. Louis a Challenge for Asthma Sufferers
Thursday, January 29th, 2009St. Louis has been ranked No. 1 by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America as the “most challenging” place in America to live for people with asthma.
Home Repair Raises Lead Levels in Kids
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Repair, renovation, and painting of older homes can raise lead in the blood of children living in such environments to dangerous levels, the CDC says.
Dental Treatments Don?t Stop Preterm Births
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Treating gum disease during pregnancy has not proven to be an effective strategy for preventing preterm births.
Study Suggests Preemie, Autism Link
Thursday, January 29th, 2009There is growing evidence linking very premature birth to a dramatic increase in autism risk, but more study is needed to confirm the association.
Salmonella Peanut Butter Recall Expands
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009The peanut butter product recall is growing yet again, according to FDA and CDC officials, who are alerting consumers that additional products are expected to be recalled in the coming days.
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