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New Device Could Help Doctors Monitor Patient’s Prosthetic Joints, Implants
North Bergen orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lee Berger has designed the Ortho-tag, a chip programmed with patient information that can be scanned from outside the body with the wave of a wand.
Calls For Regulation Of Hair-Smoothing Products
Women will pay hundreds of dollars to get straight hair, but some members of Congress say they may be putting their health at risk and want the FDA to regulate products containing formaldehyde.
Under Pressure From FDA, Idaho Producer Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts
Facing pressure from the FDA, an Idaho sprout producer has recalled its alfalfa and spicy sprouts because they may be linked to 21 cases of salmonella poisoning, including some in New Jersey.
FDA Warns Consumers Not To Eat Evergreen Produce Alfalfa Sprouts
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat Evergreen Produce brand alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts because they may be linked to 20 cases of salmonella poisoning.
FDA Issues Graphic Warning Labels For Cigarette Packs To Deter Smoking
The anti-smoking lobby in New York has a new weapon. The Food and Drug Administration will require all packs of cigarettes to include graphic warning labels conveying the dangers of smoking.
Sen. Schumer Pushes Bill To Address Drug Shortages
Sen. Schumer was at the Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center to promote the “Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act,” which would require drug makers to notify the FDA when a shortage of raw materials or other problem would likely cause a medication shortage.
HealthWatch: Food Dye And ADHD
Children love to indulge in tasty treats, but now there could be a link between dyes in those foods and hyperactivity, Dr. Max Gomez reports.
NY Lawmakers Advance Bill That Would Ban ‘E-Cigarettes’
Some Albany lawmakers want manufacturers to prove to the FDA that e-cigarettes are an effective smoking cessation aid in order to sell them to adults.
Three Young Women Busted For Selling Four Loko In NJ
Police in northern New Jersey say they’ve arrested three women for selling the alcohol energy drink Four Loko to undercover officers.
Internet Remains Source Of Four Loko For NYC Buyers
Bronx State Senator Jeff Klein said his office was able to purchase drinks like Four Loko online. He said sites were charging up to seven dollars per can by advertising them as collector’s items.
Alcoholic Energy Drinks To Be Off Shelves In Dec.
The Food and Drug Administration says major brands of caffeinated alcoholic drinks should be off store shelves by mid-December.
Supermarket Chain Pulls Reusable Bags Over Lead
There will be no more reusable shopping bags at the Long Island-based King Kullen supermarket chain.
Conn. Firms To Suspend Deliveries Of Four Loko
Connecticut liquor wholesalers have agreed to voluntarily suspend their shipment and deliveries of a caffeinated alcoholic drink that has been banned in four states.
Schumer Wants Lead Probe For Reusable Grocery Bags
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York is seeking a federal investigation following a newspaper report of lead content in some reusable grocery bags.
Company Wants To Sell GM Salmon In U.S.
Company officials said the engineered fish were perfectly safe, and were asking the FDA for approval.
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