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After Meridia Pulled From Market, Generic Turns Up In Slimming Coffee

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Meridia, a weight loss drug from Abbott Laboratories, was pulled from the market in 2010 after it was found to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. But now a generic version of the drug is turning up in some brands of “slimming coffees.” Slimming coffees arrived on stores shelves a few years ago … Read more

Veggies Meet A Fork In The Road: Heart Health v. Food Poisoning

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It was a good news/bad news week for fresh produce. One study, by the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said most illnesses stemming from foodborne illness outbreaks are caused by produce. Another study by researchers at Oxofrd University found that a vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by 32 percent. … Read more