October 29, 2009

Parents Warned To Be Careful With Halloween Face Paint

Do you have your halloween costume ready, yet? If it involves face paint, be careful. It can have a scary side that has nothing to do with the costume. Diane Lee reports.

Parents Warned To Be Careful With Halloween Face Paint

Do you have your halloween costume ready, yet? If it involves face paint, be careful. It can have a scary side that has nothing to do with the costume. Diane Lee reports.


September 30, 2009

Health Officials: Swine Flu Shots On The Way

Health officials say swine flu shots are on the way, and indications are they’re effectiveness is encouraging. ABC News’ Viviana Hurtado has that story.

Health Officials: Swine Flu Shots On The Way

Health officials say swine flu shots are on the way, and indications are they’re effectiveness is encouraging. ABC News’ Viviana Hurtado has that story.


September 15, 2009

Government Approves New Swine Flu Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way next month.

Government Approves New Swine Flu Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way next month.


August 26, 2009

FDA Investigating Alli Weight Loss Drug

In a WJBF News Channel 6 Medical Report…the FDA is investigating claims the weight loss pill Alli causes liver damage. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s received more than 30 reports of liver damage in people who take the over-the-counter weight loss pill and its prescription version, xenical.

FDA Investigating Alli Weight Loss Drug

In a WJBF News Channel 6 Medical Report…the FDA is investigating claims the weight loss pill Alli causes liver damage. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s received more than 30 reports of liver damage in people who take the over-the-counter weight loss pill and its prescription version, xenical.


August 04, 2009

CONSUMER ALERT: Skin Care Products Recalled

U.S. marshals have seized skin products and ingredients at Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory’s Roy, Utah facility.


July 27, 2009

Grower Recalls Lettuce Due To Salmonella Risk

A major California lettuce grower has recalled about 22,000 cartons of romaine lettuce over concerns that the product may be tainted with salmonella.


July 07, 2009

Sperm and Egg Donations Up In Tough Times

At Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group, or PREG for short, Dr. John Payne says they’ve seen a 50 percent increase in the number of people applying online to donate eggs. That may be attributed to the tough economic times we’re now facing.


June 19, 2009

Recall: Cookie Dough Could Be Contaminated With E. Coli

Nestle is recalling several of its cookie dough products. Below is the information from Nestle and the FDA.


June 18, 2009

Zicam Products Pulled From Store Shelves

Some popular over-the-counter cold remedies are being pulled from store shelves. They are sold under the brand name Zicam, but not all Zicam products are on the list. The ones involved are those that are applied directly in the nose. ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports they can have a disturbing side-effect.

Zicam Products Pulled From Store Shelves

Some popular over-the-counter cold remedies are being pulled from store shelves. They are sold under the brand name Zicam, but not all Zicam products are on the list. The ones involved are those that are applied directly in the nose. ABC News’ Linsey Davis reports they can have a disturbing side-effect.


May 13, 2009

Warning Issued Over Cheerios Health Claims

Federal regulators are scolding the maker of Cheerios, saying it made inappropriate claims about the popular cereal’s ability to lower cholesterol and treat heart disease.

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