VOL. 34 NO. 6November-December 2000
FDA Approves Mifepristone for Termination
of Early Pregnancy
FDA approves marketing of oral medication after finding it safe and effective.
Home for the Holidays: Preventing Foodborne
Illnesses at Family Gatherings
Holiday meals provide a perfect venue for transmitting microorganisms, but simple steps can keep the family safe.
Health Claim For Foods That Could Lower
Heart Disease Risk
FDA approves health claim for foods that contain plant sterol and stanol esters, shown to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
Robots Help Surgeons Perform More Precise
Surgery
Doctors use computer-controlled instruments to operate with minimum intrusion into the body.
Preventing Colon Cancer: Screening and
Early Detection Save Lives
Colorectal cancer can be beat if it1s caught before it spreads. New, high-tech methods make screening easier; new treatments improve survival.
Cell Phones and Brain Cancer: No Clear
Connection
FDA is involved in new studies to determine the real risks from cell phone use.
Planning to Look Flab-u-less? Know the
Facts About Liposuction
Surgery offers a quick fix for fat, but carries certain risks. Patients can protect themselves by asking questions and having realistic expectations.
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