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Up in Smoke
In life, expect the unexpected. In science, expect the unexpected.
Health Illiteracy in America
Many older Americans have low health literacy, or the ability to understand health information.
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You may not realize it, but your vision can read the headline of this article. Your brain knows that it isn’t correct and remembers not to process it.
FDA: "Food Coloring Still Safe"
In light of mounting reports, the FDA's Food Advisory Committee has reviewed the evidence that shows that artificial food coloring can cause behavioral problems in some children. The committee has concluded that artificial dyes are still safe.
Don't Overdose on these Vitamins
The FDA is warning consumers to stop using Soladek , a vitamin-solution product, because the product may contain dangerously high levels of vitamins A and D.
Cardiac Skilled Care Doesn't Mean Good Results
After leaving the hospital, many elderly patients with heart failure need skilled nursing care. This kind of care, however, does not mean that patients and their families will go back to a normal life. In fact, these patients often have a higher risk of death or returning to the hospital.
FDA Recall of Insulin Delivery Device
The FDA is recalling Roche's ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set, a tool used to deliver insulin to diabetic patients.
Knowing Drug Reactions before They Happen
Whether they are over-the-counter or prescription, most drugs have side effects. Predicting the most serious side effects was nearly impossible until recently. Now, researchers have created a way to spot the likelihood of severe side effects of any given drug.
Recall of Prostate Health Supplement
USA Far Ocean Group Inc. announced that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the Company's supplement product sold under the name “U-Prosta Natural support for prostate health”.
Five Thousand Mile Dilution
The radiation risk is clearly defined for Japan, but is there a risk for the rest of the world, including the west coast of the United States? Fortunately for the United States, its distance from Japan will dilute most radiation coming from the Japanese nuclear power plants. Even if the radiation was caught up in the fast moving jet stream, your thyroid is safe.