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• State Attorneys General Call For FDA Regulation of E-Cigarettes

  September 25, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A coalition of state attorneys general are pushing for tighter FDA regulation on electronic cigarettes.

• Studies Focus on Mesothelioma Treatments That May Improve Survival

  September 24, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Two new drugs undergoing clinical trials may be able to fight mesothelioma cancer, which could improve and extend the lives of victims of asbestos exposure

• J&J Baby Powder Promotions Investigated By Mississippi AG

  September 20, 2013

  Staff Writers

  The Mississippi attorney general has subpoenaed Johnson & Johnson over its marketing of Johnson's Baby Powder as a possible feminine hygiene product.

• Sulphonylurea Diabetes Drugs May Increase Heart Attack Risk: Study

  September 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  An older class of diabetes drugs has been linked to heart problems following a clincal study to confirm long-held fears.

• Study Links High Doses of Medtronic Infuse and Cancer Risk

  September 18, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic Infuse at high doses appears to increase the risk of new cancers, according to the findings of a new study.

• Side Effects of Medtronic Infuse BMP Linked to More Problems: Study

  September 16, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic Infuse could increase the risk of tumors by more than 30%, according to the findings of a new study.

• Sutent Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

  September 9, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian health officials say that the cancer drug Sutent has been linked to at least two deaths due to fatal skin reactions.

• Arsenic in Rice Too Low to Cause Immediate Health Damage: FDA

  September 9, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Arsenic levels in rice are much lower than thought, according to a new FDA study.

• E-Cigarette Safety Concerns Rise Along With Popularity

  September 4, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Are e-cigarette manufacturers following the old advertising playbook of the tobacco industry, promoting the devices for teens and young adults while suggesting the products are harmless. The rising popularity of e-cigs has resulted in growing concern over their safety and how they are regulated.

• Girls Ignoring Indoor Tanning Skin Cancer Risks: CDC Study Warns

  August 21, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that young women are continuing to tan despite the risks of skin cancer, including melanoma.