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The Last Word
Commentary: Be a Partner in Your Health Care
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Features
Public Health Officials
Caution Against Ephedra Use
HHS and FDA take steps to protect the public from ephedra risks.
FDA Begins Product Approval Initiative
Agency-wide improvements will help speed development of new medical technologies.
HHS Blueprint to Boost Breast-Feeding
Research indicates that breast-fed babies have a healthier start in life. A new program seeks to increase the rates of breast-feeding in the United States.
Operation Liberty Shield:
New Food Security Guidance
New advice from the FDA will help food and cosmetics producers head off risks from tampering and terrorism.
Cover Story
Strategies to Reduce Medication Errors
FDA's role in medication safety. Plus, how you can protect yourself and your family.
Cloning: Revolution or Evolution in
Animal Production?
Is food produced from cloned animals safe? The FDA is investigating the risks, if any, of consuming food products from animal clones and their offspring.
Cruising with Confidence
Afraid of catching a virus on vacation? Here are some tips to help you stay healthy while traveling.
FDA Issues Guidance on Race and Ethnicity
Data
New guidelines on how to collect race and ethnicity data in clinical trials.
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