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What Women Need to Know About the Textured Breast Implant Recall
Here are the facts on the recent textured breast implant recall, and most importantly, whether you need to worry or not.
FDA Approves a New Flu Medication
This year, for the first time in two decades, health care providers will have a new drug to prescribe to patients sick with influenza. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xofluza in October.
Could Eating a Hot Pepper Send You to the ER?
A new case report suggests that eating some of the hottest peppers may hurt more than just your mouth.
10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity
If you want to add years to your life, 10 daily servings of fruits and vegetables may be the best recipe you can follow, a new analysis suggests.
Scientists Test 'Magic Mushroom' Chemical for Tough-to-Treat Depression
A hallucinogenic compound found in "magic mushrooms" shows promise in treating depression, a small, preliminary study found.
Calling Your Kid Overweight Can Lead to More Weight Gain
One study found that no matter a child's actual weight, those whose parents believed they were overweight gained more weight. The other study found that more than 82 percent of parents underestimate the weight of their overweight or obese children.
Is All That Flossing Really Worth It?
A new investigation suggests there's no good evidence backing up the claim that flossing is good for you.
With Overweight Teens, Focus on Healthy Lifestyle
When teenagers are overweight, parents and doctors should encourage a healthy lifestyle rather than worry about the number on the bathroom scale, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
How Dirty Are ATMs?
You might want to wash your hands the next time you withdraw cash from an ATM machine, a new study suggests.
Zika Virus: Women and Children Are at Risk
The Zika virus puts pregnant women and their children at risk, and it's time for the United States to take this risk seriously.
Meditation and Yoga May Help Sharpen Memory
A regular meditation practice might benefit older adults beginning to notice memory problems, a small pilot study finds.
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FDA to Reexamine Regulations on What Makes a Food 'Healthy'
Going by current -- and perhaps outdated -- U.S. food-labeling regulations, it's impossible to know, food makers and legislators contend. But that's about to change under a U.S. Food and Drug Administration plan to redefine the definition of "healthy" foods.
