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HEB Recalls Soups Out of Precaution
H-E-B has issued a voluntary and precautionary recall for H-E-B Single Serving Tortilla Soup and H-E-B Single Serving Poblano Corn Chowder due to undeclared peanut allergens in seasoning provided by Southern Style Spices.
Committee Recommends Sandoz Cancer Treatment for FDA Approval
Sandoz, a Novartis company, announced today that US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) recommended approval of its investigational biosimilar filgrastim in the US.
This Skin Condition Is Expensive
Like other chronic diseases, psoriasis can cost patients an arm and a leg. And as treatments improve and awareness increases, those treatment costs could be money well spent.
Communities Could Curb Binge Drinking
Just after the revelry of New Year's Eve, some sobering news came to light about alcohol consumption in the US. Experts are stressing the importance of community efforts to curb binge drinking.
Whole Foods Recalls Cookie Platters in 4 States
Whole Foods Market is recalling its Assorted Cookie Platters, All Sizes for the presence of an undeclared nut allergens.
Eillien's Candies Recalls Walnut Pieces Due to Possible Health Risk
Eillien's Candies Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various sizes and brands of Walnut Pieces because some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella .
Happy Apple Company Expands Recall
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for consumer safety Happy Apples is expanding their voluntary recall of caramel apples to include Kroger Brand caramel apples produced by Happy Apple Company with a best use by date between September 15th and November 18th 2014, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes .
Bellafill Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Acne Scars
Suneva Medical, Inc., a privately-held aesthetics company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the dermal filler, Bellafill®, for the treatment of acne scars.
One Diabetes Treatment May Extend Patients' Lives
Not all diabetes treatments are created equal. One type of treatment may extend patients' lives.
Why Nearly 1 Million Patients Can't Get Diabetes Rx
Due to government restrictions, many diabetes patients may be missing out on a common medication that could improve their health.