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BPA Found in 90% of Infants in New Study

An Environmental Working Group study, released Tuesday evening, found traces of BPA in 90% of infants' umbilical cord blood, the first U.S. study to confirm the chemical's presence in babies. BPA is thought to cause fertility and ...READ»

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The Price of Winning FDA Approval

Winning FDA approval for a new drug or medical treatment requires extensive--and expensive--human trials for safety and effectiveness. Costs vary widely, depending largely on the conditions being treated and the number of subjects ...READ»

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Biotechs Look Overseas to Launch a Stem-Cell Revolution

According to one small biotech, the best way to launch a stem-cell revolution is to do it overseas.READ»

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Taste the Rainbow: Cigarette Makers' Colorful Answer to FDA Packaging Regs

Are the latest batch of cigarette pack redesigns meant to boost sales or skirt FDA regulations?READ»

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Million-Dollar Question: Who Owns Your Genetic Data?

The possible benefits of body computing--the use of implanted, digested, or wearable devices that transmit health data--are almost as numerous as the number of tech gizmos the concept has spawned. There's Nike Plus and next-gen ...READ»

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The FDA Bans Flavored Tobacco. Will E-Cigarettes Fill the Void?

In one of their first moves since gaining control over the tobacco industry, the FDA has banned the sale of flavored cigarettes. The ban went into effect yesterday after the agency announced that any company selling cigarettes ...READ»

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Should We Buy the RAZR Instead of the iPhone Based on Levels of Radiation?

Most of us have heard about the myriad studies done over the past few years that claim cell phone use leads to a marked increase in salivary gland and brain tumors. And while none of these studies are conclusive--WHO, the FDA, and the ...READ»

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Our Brains Versus Fast Food? No Contest

Do we crave flavor, or just calories? A new study reveals that our brain chemistry may be to blame for our love affair with food.READ»

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Pentagram Rebrands Cigarettes, to Make Deadliness a Virtue

DJ Stout, a partner at Pentagram, unveils a concept for cigarette packaging, in light of new tobacco regulations.READ»

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A "Traffic Light" System Designed to Improve Your Food Decisions

Food labels are mystifying: Even armed with data about nutritional content, consumers still can't seem to make healthier choices with the information, if the obesity epidemic is any guide. One idea for solving the problem is ...READ»

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