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Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says
Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically ...
Eli Lilly weight loss pill shows promise in latest clinical trial, company says
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight ...
Majority of Americans get more than half of calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC finds
CDC finds ultra-processed foods account for 55% of calories consumed by Americans, with burgers, sweet bakery items, and ...
US FDA announces new program to boost domestic drug manufacturing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced a new program to strengthen the domestic pharmaceutical supply ...
Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine. Researchers harness curiosity to correct them
Misperceptions about nicotine abound. Nicotine is not the main cancer-causing component in cigarettes; still, many believe it is. Nicotine makes cigarettes addictive; many people believe it does not.
FDA Warns About Safety Issues With Boston Scientific Heart Devices
The FDA said some of Boston Scientific ’s Endotak Reliance defibrillator wires can become calcified, which may stop the ...
Over 64,000 Pounds of Butter Is Being Recalled Nationwide
The FDA is recalling 64,800 pounds of Bunge European Style Butter Blend after the labels failed to disclose a major allergen.