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Bogus toothpaste now in 6 states, Canada

WASHINGTON (AP) Counterfeit Colgate toothpaste has now turned up in Canada, where testing has found dangerous bacteria but not the poisonous chemical previously detected in four states, a health official said Saturday.
In addition, store owners and police say they have discovered that the bogus Colgate was sold in Michigan and Virginia.
The FDA […]

2 top FDA officials failed requirement to publicize meetings

WASHINGTON For years, the public calendars of two top federal drug safety officials were largely blank Д devoid of the required detail about their contacts with the industry they regulated.
Open government experts and lawmakers said it is only the latest example of the lack of transparency at the Food and Drug Administration and […]

The accidental exercise plan

Turn your household chores into a major workout with a little help from Helen Legh.
If anyone had glanced through my kitchen window this morning they’d have seen a wild haired woman in her nightie leaping into the air wielding a feather duster and shaking her bootie like it was going out of fashion. It’s […]

Scientists claim breakthrough in creating synthetic life

Scientists at the institute directed by J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in sequencing the human genome, reported Friday that they had successfully transplanted the genome of one species of bacteria into another, an achievement they see as a major step toward creating synthetic forms of life.
Other scientists who did not participate in the research […]

How to Talk to Your Doctor

How do you talk to your doctor? Does he or she do all the talking while you do all the listening? Are you afraid to ask questions?
A basic plan can help you prepare for your doctor visit, whether you are starting with a new doctor or continuing with the doctor you’ve seen for years. […]