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US senator calls on FDA to regulate potentially dangerous caffeinated peanut butter
A new brand of peanut butter is packing more than just some extra crunch— it’s loaded with more caffeine than…
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Massachusetts medical schools aid war on opioid abuse
The state’s medical schools have reached an agreement with the state to better teach their students how to recognize, prevent…
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Every time JoAnna James took her husband, Lawrence, to the doctor, she left the hospital without understanding what was wrong…
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Adolescents who drink or use drugs at home with their parents’ permission may be less likely to experience negative consequences,…
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DOJ: Hospitals to pay $250 million for cardiac device coverage violations
Hundreds of U.S. hospitals will pay a total of more than $250 million stemming from allegations that they implanted cardiac…
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California considers adding meat to cancer-alert list
California is examining new World Health Organization findings to determine whether to add red meat and foods like hot dogs,…
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How performance reviews can harm mental health
Big companies are starting to rethink how they do performance reviews. And that might do a lot to help their…
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Why thousands of women are having their breast implants removed
A few months ago, Christie, 42, walked into a plastic surgeon’s office in Seattle with overflowing E-cup implants. After getting…
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Study finds toxic nail-polish chemicals in women’s bodies
According to a new study from Duke University and the Environmental Working Group (EWG), painting your nails doesn’t just give…
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