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November 20, 2014

E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 19 in 3 States

Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio, says it is recalling romaine lettuce sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.

November 20, 2014

Food Poisoning Suspected in 3 Louisiana Hospital Deaths

A health official says food poisoning perhaps from an ingredient in chicken salad could be what killed three Louisiana mental health hospital patients and sickened 40 others.

November 20, 2014

FDA Urges Docs to Report Misleading Drug Ads

The FDA said it will begin asking doctors to keep an eye out for misleading drug advertisements as part of the agency's latest effort to police the pharmaceutical industry's multibillion-dollar marketing machine.

November 20, 2014

Experts: FDA Needs New Tools to Check Food, Drugs

The Food and Drug Administration is stuck using crude tools to measure the benefits of food, drugs and supplements and needs a whole new set of standards, a panel of experts said on Wednesday.

November 20, 2014

UPDATE: Walgreens to Hold Off Selling Genetic Test Kits

The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test, after the Food and Drug Administration said the kit has not been proven effective.

November 20, 2014

U.S. Obesity Task Force Urges Action

Economic incentives to provide inexpensive healthy food and insurance coverage for prevention are among a list of 70 immediate steps that can reduce U.S. childhood obesity, a White House task force recommended in a report on Tuesday.

November 20, 2014

Genetic Testing Kits Coming to a Drug Store Near You

U.S. pharmacy chain Walgreen Co. plans to start selling genetic testing kits to help people assess their risk for inherited diseases in a move that has already drawn the attention of federal health officials.

November 20, 2014

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled After 23 Sickened in 10 States

Salmonella found in alfalfa sprouts appears to have sickened 23 people in 10 states, including one infant in Oregon, prompting a nationwide recall of the product.

November 20, 2014

Eat Beets to Boost Your Stamina

New U.K. research revealed beetroot juice boosts stamina by making muscles more fuel efficient, The Sun reported Thursday.

November 20, 2014

San Antonio to Ban Sugary Sodas, Unhealthy Foods

San Antonio City Manager Sheryl Sculley is doing her part to help municipal workers stay in shape.