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Wouldn't it be great if this stuff really did cause quick painless weight loss?

How To Sell Bogus Health Cures In 5 Easy Steps

12:33pm October 24, 2014

by Nancy Shute

It turns out that green coffee extract isn't a "miracle pill that can burn fat fast," even though Dr. Oz said so. But there are plenty more "miracle" cures out there. Here's how to sell your own.

The problem isn't just that fake cures are worthless, doctors say. Fraudulent claims also give some people the false sense that the product can protect them from getting sick.

FDA Cracks Down On Fake Ebola Cures Sold Online

11:59am October 24, 2014

by Lauren Silverman

The Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to companies marketing products claimed to be cures for Ebola. One firm says it will drop such claims — but it's still selling the product.

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Even versions of Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen labeled "genuine" and "anti-counterfeit" have been found to contain the drug sibutramine, which was supposed to come off the U.S. market in 2010 for safety reasons.

Banned Drugs Still Turning Up In Weight-Loss Supplements

9:04am October 23, 2014

by Allison Aubrey

Just because the Food and Drug Administration recalls a supplement because it contains dangerous substances doesn't mean the product disappears from the market.

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The newly approved Harvoni tablets bring several advances to the fight against hepatitis C, but they also have a steep price tag, reported at $1,125 for a single dose.

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New Hepatitis C Pill Promises Faster Treatment, At A Higher Cost

3:53pm October 11, 2014

by Bill Chappell

The new product brings several advances, but it also has a steep price tag, reported at $1,125 per tablet. Its maker reported billions in sales of a related drug approved last year.

Traditional warning labels on medicine boxes tend to be long on confusing language, critics say, but short on helpful numbers.

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How Well Does A Drug Work? Look Beyond The Fine Print

12:31pm August 01, 2014

by NPR staff

A husband and wife who are doctors have been working on fact boxes for drugs that, like nutrition labels for foods, would more concisely convey a medicine's benefits and risks.

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Farmworkers like these in California picking produce may soon be required by the FDA to take more precautions against spreading foodborne illness.

FDA Releases Rules To Strengthen Safety Of Food Supply

3:10pm April 07, 2014

Two years after a food safety bill became law, the FDA issues a rule to prevent foodborne illness in produce and one to require food manufacturers to have plans in place to prevent contamination.

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Up till now, all babies have had two genetic parents. That could soon change.

Scientists Question Safety Of Genetically Altering Human Eggs

12:08pm February 27, 2014

by Rob Stein

Researchers say they can replace DNA in human eggs with genetic material from another woman to prevent devastating disorders in children. But big questions remain on safety and ethics.

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Joe Buley owns Screamin' Ridge Farm in Montpelier, Vt. He says the FDA's new food safety rules threaten the viability of small New England farm operations like his. Here, Buley harvests cucumbers.

Small Farmers In New England Fear New Food Safety Rules

6:42am September 04, 2013

by Emily Corwin

Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration issued two proposed food safety rules to prevent tainted food from entering the food supply. While many large growers support the proposed regulations, small farmers say the cost of complying with them would stifle their ability to grow.

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Harris Teeter, Costco Recall Berry Product

4:17pm June 04, 2013

Update: 6/4/13, 6:00 p.m.

Costco has joined Harris Teeter in the recall. See below for more information from the FDA.

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FDA OKs Prescription-Free Plan B Pill For Women 15 And Up

8:10pm April 30, 2013

by Julie Rovner

Under the proposal, teenagers below 15 would now need a prescription to purchase the morning-after pill. That age was previously 17. The plan would also allow the product to be sold on retail shelves, rather than behind the pharmacy counters, with age to be verified by cashiers rather than pharmacy staff.

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