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FDA considering changes to risky drug safeguards

Safeguards to protect patients from risky drugs should have less paperwork and more consistency, drugmakers and pharmacy representatives said this week during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration meeting.

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Playgrounds More Fun When Safety Rules Come Into Play

SUNDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Playgrounds are great places for children to get exercise and have fun, but parents need to take steps to protect youngsters from potential dangers, says the American College of Emergency Physicians.

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China official warns more food safety scares likely

China, which has seen a string of food safety scares in recent years, is likely to experience similar problems in the future due to the country's vast size, a top official was quoted Tuesday as saying.

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Vivus' fat pill works but safety a concern: FDA staff

Vivus Inc's experimental obesity pill appears to help people shed pounds, but concerns remain about its safety, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents made public on Tuesday ahead of a public meeting on the drug later this w…

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Parents Urged to Enforce Proper Use of Child Safety Seats

SATURDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) — Incorrect use of child safety seats is a major reason why car accidents remain the leading cause of disability and death among children in the United States, an expert warns.

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FDA review spotlights heart risk of diabetes pill

A review by federal health scientists reinforces potential ties between the diabetes pill Avandia and heart attack and death, opening the door for government action, including a possible withdrawal of the once blockbuster drug.

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6 Summer Health Myths

Is saltwater good for cuts? & 6 other questions

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To protect babies, keep car seats in the car: study

To prevent injuries in babies, car seats should stay in the car. That's the message of a new study, published today in the journal Pediatrics, which shows that almost 9,000 infants go to the emergency room (ER) every year for car seat-related …

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Health Highlights: June 24, 2010

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

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US Red Cross fined 16 million dollars over blood safety

The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is fining the American Red Cross 16 million dollars for not complying with regulations on the collection and manufacture of blood products.

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