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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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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