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Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Twenty-four people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported
CDC: U.S. Suicide Rate Rose 30 Percent From 2000 to 2016
Increase of about 1 percent per year from 2000 to 2006, about 2 percent per year from 2006 to 2016
AMA President Calls Physicians to Lead in Addressing Gun Violence
Gun violence should continue to be addressed in a scientific, evidence-based manner
AMA: Federal Government Must Tackle Rising Insulin Prices
Agencies should monitor pricing, market competition, and take any necessary enforcement measures
CDC: Preterm Births Increased in United States During 2014-2016
Numbers reflected increase among late preterm births, especially births occurring at 36 weeks
APA: Suicide Prevention Should Be a Public Health Priority
American Psychological Association says multi-faceted approach is needed to cut suicide rate
60 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
31 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
FDA Warns Websites Marketing Unapproved Opioids
As part of comprehensive effort to target online sales, networks operating 53 sites received warnings
NCI Cancer Centers Endorse Goal of Eliminating HPV Cancers
HPV vaccine, screening offer opportunity to prevent 12,000 cervical CAs, 40,000 HPV-linked CAs/year
AAFP Joins Call on FDA to Reduce Nicotine Content in Cigarettes
AAFP and other signatories also call on FDA to apply the proposal to other combustible tobacco products