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Health Baxter drug fails to slow Alzheimer's in big study Baxter drug fails to slow Alzheimer's in big study
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer Published: May 7, 2013 at 9:35 AM PDT
Baxter International Inc. says that a blood product it was testing failed to slow mental decline or to preserve physical function in a major study of 390 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Health FDA wants cancer warnings for tanning beds FDA wants cancer warnings for tanning beds
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer Published: May 6, 2013 at 12:54 PM PDT
Indoor tanning beds would carry new warnings about the risk of cancer and be subject to additional regulations, under a proposal unveiled by the Food and Drug Administration.
Health Bashful? Pfizer to sell the little blue pill online Bashful? Pfizer to sell the little blue pill online
By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer Published: May 6, 2013 at 7:10 AM PDT
In a first for the drug industry, Pfizer Inc. told The Associated Press that the drugmaker will begin selling its popular erectile dysfunction pill Viagra directly to patients on its website.
Health U.S. suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged U.S. suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer Published: May 3, 2013 at 8:42 AM PDT
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.
Health Is anti-bacterial soap safe? FDA takes 40 years to decide Is anti-bacterial soap safe? FDA takes 40 years to decide
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer Published: May 2, 2013 at 12:40 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 10:43 AM PDT
Federal health regulators are just now deciding whether triclosan — the germ-killing ingredient found in an estimated 75 percent of anti-bacterial liquid soaps and body washes sold in the U.S. — is ineffective, or worse, harmful.
Health FDA: Morning-after pill to move over-the-counter FDA: Morning-after pill to move over-the-counter
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer Published: Apr 30, 2013 at 2:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 30, 2013 at 6:55 PM PDT
The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it - an attempt to find middle ground just days before a court-imposed deadline to lift all age restrictions on the emergency contraceptive.
Health FDA to investigate added caffeine in foods, gum, candy FDA to investigate added caffeine in foods, gum, candy
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: Apr 30, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be a popular way to provide a jolt of energy. The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of these foods and wants to know more about their safety.
Health Pediatricians issue guidelines for home births Pediatricians issue guidelines for home births (Video)
By Lauren Lee KVAL News with KVAL.com staff Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 6:03 PM PDT
Even though less than 1 percent of pregnant women choose home birth, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new recommendations they hope will make these types of deliveries safer.