California Wants to Serve a Health Warning With That Order
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Bill Lockyer, California's attorney general, has filed a lawsuit that would force the fast food industry and the snack food industry to put health warning labels on french fries and potato chips. Both products contain high levels of acrylamide, which is a known carcinogen.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2005
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Issues Arise as Drug's Use Goes Beyond Emergencies
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Natrecor, a drug intended to be used to treat heart failure in emergency situations, is being administered by cardiologists in out-patients. There is some question as to the drug's safety for off-label use.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2005
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Chug Milk, Shed Pounds? Not So Fast
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The group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has filed suit with the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration over claims that dairy products contribute to weight loss.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2005
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