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U.S. FDA sets draft rules for biotech drug copies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's long-awaited guidelines for the sale of lower-cost versions of biotechnology drugs...

Teen weight loss program shows some benefit

A low-key, long term approach to teen weight loss produced modest benefits in a clinical trial, Australian researchers report,...

New plan to cut the fat of the military

Obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard and first lady Michelle Obama wants to see that change. Obama,...

US consumers want tougher probe of engineered salmon

Three U.S. consumer groups petitioned the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to subject a new genetically engineered...

Bread blamed for Americans' high salt intake

Nine out of 10 American adults consume too much salt and the leading culprit is not potato chips or popcorn but slices of...

Snack bars and junk food common in schools: study

About half of all elementary school students can buy potato chips, ice cream or similar snacks in vending machines and at...

Alcohol abuse higher among college students: study

U.S. college students seeking treatment for substance abuse are more likely to be having trouble with alcohol but less likely...

Behavior programs may cut child obesity risk

Programs that teach parenting skills early on may help prevent obesity in poor U.S. kids, a study published Monday suggests....

Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"

After a lengthy debate, Walmart decided that eggs are indeed healthy. Eggs are among the foods getting a new "Great For You"...

Fitness and 'fatness' both matter to the heart

Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart -- but avoiding either one of those fates may protect...

Orexigen, FDA agree on trial design for obesity drug

Orexigen Therapeutics Inc said it reached an agreement with U.S. health regulators on the design of a heart-safety trial...

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study...

Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk

Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk...

"Yo-yo dieting" not tied to early death: study

Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than...

Taco Bell linked to October salmonella outbreak

Taco Bell has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 68 people in 10 states late last year. Taco Bell said in...

Moms' bossiness at snack time tied to kids' weight

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests. Researchers...

Omega-3s tied to lower risk of heart arrhythmia

In a new study of some 3,000 older adults, those with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were 30 percent...

Crackers recalled on egg allergens concerns

President Global Corp is recalling Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers 5.3-ounce packages and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers 15.8-ounce packages...

Crab-like robot built to remove stomach cancer

Inspired by Singapore's famous chilli crab dish, researchers have created a miniature robot with a pincer and a hook that...

Australia culls ducks in bid to stop bird flu outbreak

Australia on Wednesday was in the process of killing 24,000 ducks in the hope of stemming an outbreak of bird flu that led...

Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes

Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests....

No big Fukushima health impact seen: U.N. official

The health impact of last year's Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan appears relatively small thanks partly to prompt evacuations,...

Eating fish tied to lower risk of colon polyps

Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine...

Global food prices easing: World Bank

Global food prices are set to decline further in 2012 as a weaker world economy dampens consumer demand while food supplies...

Frito-Lay chips not "all natural": lawsuit

A New York man sued Frito-Lay on Monday, claiming the company misleads consumers with the claim its popular Tostitos and...

Study clouds evidence on soy and menopause

Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy supplements, according to Chinese...

"Spam" linked to diabetes risk in Native Americans

In a new study, American Indians who frequently ate processed meat that comes in a can - a common food on reservations and...

Don't blame C-sections for fat kids: study

Kids born by Cesarean section are no more likely to become obese than if they are born vaginally, a new study concludes....

Gel lubricant reduces pain during vaginal exams

Next time you get a vaginal exam, you might want to ask your doctor to use a lubricant gel. According to a new study, three...

Calories count, but not where they come from: study

Sticking to diets with strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein may not be more effective for people who want to lose...

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