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FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches
Agency has received reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to contaminated puree
Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product
One minor oral injury associated with consumption of the nuggets has been reported
CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
Health care workers frustrated that the draft recommendation does not specify what kind of mask should be worn
Few Adults Talk to Providers About BP Risks of OTC Pain Relievers
Findings show fewer than half of patients with high blood pressure have had these conversations
New Antibiotic Tackles Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in Trial
Zoliflodacin was seen to cure uncomplicated gonorrhea infection as effectively as the current go-to treatment
Women May Not Recognize Non-Lump Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Fewer than half of survey respondents could identify lesser-known symptoms
Critics Slam Updated Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals
Health care workers worry whether the guidelines are protecting a hospital's bottom line rather than worker health
More Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
New recall affects certain LEADER brand eye drops; FDA says it found unsanitary conditions in facility where they are manufactured
FDA Advisors Say New Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Is Safe
Decision clears the way for full approval of the treatment by early December
Second Person to Receive Pig Heart Dies Six Weeks After Transplant
Heart had been showing signs of rejection in the days before his death
