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An FDA report warns dog owners of the dangers of "bone treats," which are often cooked or dried and made with flavoring and preservatives.

Arts

FDA Says 'Stay!' ... Away From 'Bone Treats'

5:17pm November 30, 2017

by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams

In addition to guidance to avoid brittle chicken and turkey bones, the FDA says "bone treats," which they distinguish from uncooked butcher bones, can cause harm, sickness and sometimes death.

Patrick Quade launched iwaspoisoned.com after he visited a deli and later became ill. Today, his site contains more than 75,000 food-borne sickness reports from 90 countries and 46 U.S. states.

National

'I Was Poisoned': Can Crowdsourcing Food Illnesses Help Stop Outbreaks?

7:00am November 30, 2017

by Jill Neimark

People can use the website to report restaurants, symptoms and whether they notified health department officials. But there are potential downsides — like mistaken culprits and malicious accusations.

The FDA has approved the first drug with "a digital ingestion tracking system." Abilify MyCite is an antipsychotic with an ingestible sensor that transmits data to a patch, which then sends the information to a smartphone app.

Health & Safety

FDA Approves First Digital Pill That Can Track Whether You've Taken It

8:24pm November 14, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Abilify MyCite is a tablet with an embedded sensor activated by fluid in the stomach. Although the drug's approval is a big step for digital medicine, there are concerns about privacy and cost.

Alex Azar, who was deputy secretary for Health and Human Services in the George W. Bush administration, is President Trump's pick to replace Dr. Tom Price as head of the department.

Trump Picks Alex Azar To Lead Health And Human Services

4:58pm November 13, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

If the former drug company executive is confirmed by the Senate, he would replace Dr. Tom Price, who resigned in September after a scandal involving government travel on private aircraft.

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The Boston-based company Orig3n has been offering free genetic testing at pro sports games.

Health & Safety

You Can Get Your DNA Tested At An NFL Game. Should You?

3:44pm November 08, 2017

by Doug Levy

Companies distributing genetic tests at pro sports events say they can help people make the most of exercise and nutrition. But regulators say some are medical tests that could land people in trouble.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, center, and other lawmakers have a plan to overhaul the tax code that includes a provision that would repeal a tax credit for makers of drugs for rare diseases.

Health & Safety

House Republicans Aim To Eliminate Tax Credits For Orphan Drugs

2:55pm November 03, 2017

by Sarah Jane Tribble

For more than three decades, pharmaceutical companies have claimed a 50 percent tax credit for the cost of clinical trials of drugs for rare diseases. The credit is now in jeopardy.

The foods on the left contain naturally occurring fibers that are intrinsic in plants. The foods on the right contain isolated fibers, such as chicory root, which are extracted and added to processed foods. The FDA will determine whether added fibers can

The FDA Will Decide Whether 26 Ingredients Count As Fiber

3:41pm October 23, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Chicory root. Bamboo. Soy fiber: Manufacturers can use these to add fiber to foods. Critics say this makes snack foods seem healthy. FDA will decide if these can count as fiber on nutrition labels.

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Pricking your fingers may someday be a thing of the past for diabetics as new technologies aim to make blood sugar regulation more convenient.

Diabetes Technology Moves Closer To Making Life Easier For Patients

1:49pm October 18, 2017

by Miriam E. Tucker

While the technology is moving rapidly, insurance, regulatory, and supply challenges make it harder for patients to quickly access the latest medical advances to manage their condition.

Manufacturers are not required to disclose if BPA, or other similar compounds, are used in their packaging.

Health & Safety

Which Items In Our Kitchens Contain BPA?

7:00am October 06, 2017

by Natalie Jacewicz

Manufacturers are not required to disclose whether products contain BPA, which makes it hard to know which kitchen plastics include the additive — or other functionally identical compounds.

A recent test by dermatologists found that 83 percent of the top-selling moisturizers that are labeled "hypoallergenic"contained a potentially allergenic chemical.

'Hypoallergenic' And 'Fragrance-Free' Moisturizer Claims Are Often False

1:01pm October 02, 2017

by Patti Neighmond

People with skin conditions like eczema need moisturizers to treat their dry, cracked and reddened skin. But research suggests many moisturizers are mislabeled and can make the skin conditions worse.

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