Friday, 16 August 2019

Migraine Meds Recalled for Bacteria Risk

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The bacteria, from the genus pseudomonas and the genus burkholderia, can enter the bloodstream and cause serious, life-threatening infections.



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Severe Lung Injury After Vaping Reported

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Four cases of severe lung injury possibly linked with vaping in Minnesota are similar to dozens of cases in Wisconsin and Illinois.



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Thursday, 15 August 2019

Heart Attack Rates Higher Near Fast-Food Clusters

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For every additional fast-food outlet in a neighborhood, there were four additional heart attacks per 100,000 people each year, according to the report.



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FDA Approves Drug for Most Deadly Form of TB

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The FDA approval sprang from a groundbreaking trial of 107 patients in South Africa who had been diagnosed with XDR-TB. Six months after treatment, 89% of the patients were cured, which is far higher than typical success rates for treatment of this often lethal strain of TB



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FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels For Cigarettes

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Cigarette packs would have to carry very large warning labels that would feature color photos that graphically illustrate the damage smoking can cause. It would be the most significant change to cigarette labels in more than 35 years.



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