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FDA is tracking fraudulent H1N1 influenza products

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tracking fraudulent H1N1 flu products that aren’t approved for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment....
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Great American Smokeout: just another day or a chance to live smoke-free?

You know you have been thinking about it. Maybe your spouse, friend, or other family member has been bugging you about it. How about giving it a...
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FDA warns against marketing illegal flavored cigarettes

The US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has issued several warning letters to comapnies that continue to sell...
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FDA authorizes emergency use of antiviral drug for 2009 H1N1 in certain cases

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of intravenous (IV) antiviral peramivir for...
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HIV vaccine shows modest benefits but holds promise for future

Results of a study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a combination human deficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)...
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Still looking for a flu shot in New Jersey?

If you are looking for a place to get a flu shot, whether it is the annual flu shot or one for the H1N1 flu, there are a number of places in New...
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Smoking ban is good for smokers and non-smokers, says IOM

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A few years ago, New Jersey instituted a smoking ban for places of business, bars and restaurants as well as sporting venues. But just how effective...
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Mercury found in fish negates beneficial effects of omega 3 on blood pressure

Eating fish on a regular basis has been considered to have a positive effect on health because of the effects of fish nutrients and especially the...
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Eating some types of seafood can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

Not all seafood is created equal, according to a recent study that investigated the association between fish and...
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Asian Indian ethnicity is strongly associated with diabetes

A recent study shows that Americans of Indian descent seem to have a heightened risk of diabetes, even when their...
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