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FDA OKs Wearable Device for Migraine Pain
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FDA Issues List of ‘Safe’ Blood Pressure Meds
The initial 40 medicines free of nitrosamine will be added to the “safe” list, the FDA says. The list is meant for health care professionals to review as they consider treatments. ”
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Denver May OK Personal Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’
Psilocybin mushrooms, federally illegal since 1968, have been used for centuries for spiritual and medical purposes.
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Cancer Risk: Bottle of Wine Equals 5-10 Cigarettes?
The United Kingdom study was both lambasted and praised by experts approached by Medscape Medical News.
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Pediatrician Sentenced for Abusing 31 Children
Barto did not apologize or make a statement in court, the AP said. He pleaded guilty in December to sexually abusing two family members.
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Pediatrician Sentenced for Abusing 31 Children
Barto did not apologize or make a statement in court, the AP said. He pleaded guilty in December to sexually abusing two family members.
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FDA Approves 1st Immunotherapy Breast Cancer Drug
The combination of immunotherapy (Tecentriq) and chemotherapy (Abraxane) received accelerated approval for triple-negative breast cancer that is locally advanced or has spread, cannot be surgically removed, and has cells that have a protein called PD-L1, CNN reported.
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FDA OKs Import of Genetically Engineered Salmon
In 2015, the FDA deemed the AquaAdvantage Salmon safe, marking the first U.S. approval of a genetically engineered animal intended for food, CNN reported. But in 2016, Congress said the salmon could not be sold in the United States until the FDA finalized labeling guidelines to inform consumers the product was genetically engineered.
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Pillsbury Flour Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
If you’ve purchased the recalled flour, return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.
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Kaiser Permanente Med School to Offer Free Tuition
A new medical school will offer free tuition to its first five classes in hopes of student debt as an obstacle to enrollment.
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