Archive for December, 2008

FDA warns consumers about tainted diet pills - OhMyGov!

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

State Journal

FDA warns consumers about tainted diet pills
OhMyGov!, DC - Dec 31, 2008
Are you one of millions of Americans about to make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight? If so, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to warn you
FDA Issues Diet Pill Warning 10TV
FDA issues warning about multiple weight loss pills Cape Coral Daily Breeze
Weight loss pill could mess up mind, banned Siasat Daily
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Diet aids may slim only your wallet - Chicago Tribune

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Diet aids may slim only your wallet
Chicago Tribune, United States - Dec 30, 2008
The new year is almost upon us and so are those annual resolutions to lose weight. But if you're thinking of using an over-the-counter diet aid in your

Coca-Cola Rejects FDA Regulations - HealthNews

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

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Coca-Cola Rejects FDA Regulations
HealthNews, CA - Dec 27, 2008
In an American diet of hot dogs and potato chips, nothing goes better with a plate of salty food than a nice cold soda. We consume more soda on average than
Good Reasons to Avoid Diet Coke Plus, Weight-Loss Supplements U.S. News & World Report
FDA: Diet Coke Plus Is A Minus Forbes
Now here's a shocker: Diet Coke Plus isn't nutritious, feds say Scientific American
Wall Street Journal - Wikinews
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Looking Back at 2008: - Business Lexington

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Looking Back at 2008:
Business Lexington, KY - 1 hour ago
Shirley Cunningham Jr. and William Gallion, wrestled with their separate legal issues surrounding a court ruling over a diet drug.

Consumer memos: Gift cards are losing luster - Kansas City Star

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

eFluxMedia

Consumer memos: Gift cards are losing luster
Kansas City Star, MO - Dec 24, 2008
Retailers are primed for another shopping spree when everyone returns with the gifts cards that they received for Christmas. Spending on holiday gift cards
FDA: Weight Loss Products Are Hazardous to Our Health eFluxMedia
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Appeals court upholds conviction in Fen-Phen case - Picayune Item

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Appeals court upholds conviction in Fen-Phen case
Picayune Item, MS - 59 minutes ago
Fen-Phen was a prescription diet drug pulled from the market in 1997 after research revealed it could cause heart problems.

Good Reasons to Avoid Diet Coke Plus, Weight-Loss Supplements - U.S. News & World Report

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

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Good Reasons to Avoid Diet Coke Plus, Weight-Loss Supplements
U.S. News & World Report, DC - Dec 24, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration has been busy this week, and I think what it is saying warrants a wake-up call—especially for women.
FDA Urges a New Diet Coke Label Wall Street Journal
Coca-Cola Rejects FDA Regulations HealthNews
Now here's a shocker: Diet Coke Plus isn't nutritious, feds say Scientific American
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FDA objects to Diet Coke Plus nutritional claims - Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

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FDA objects to Diet Coke Plus nutritional claims
Los Angeles Times, CA - Dec 23, 2008
The agency warns Coca-Cola that its claims of added nutrients in the product are inappropriate. Federal health regulators have scolded Coca-Cola Co. for
Good Reasons to Avoid Diet Coke Plus, Weight-Loss Supplements U.S. News & World Report
FDA Urges a New Diet Coke Label Wall Street Journal
Coca-Cola Rejects FDA Regulations HealthNews
Forbes - Bloomberg
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FDA: Diet Coke Plus Is A Minus - Forbes

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Washington Post

FDA: Diet Coke Plus Is A Minus
Forbes, NY - Dec 23, 2008
Well, that's what Coca-Cola (nyse: KO - news - people ) would love for its consumers to believe, but the US Food and Drug Administration has other plans.
FDA Urges a New Diet Coke Label Wall Street Journal
FDA: Diet Coke Plus in Violation Adweek
Good Reasons to Avoid Diet Coke Plus, Weight-Loss Supplements U.S. News & World Report
Scientific American - InjuryBoard.com
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FDA Urges a New Diet Coke Label - Wall Street Journal

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

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FDA Urges a New Diet Coke Label
Wall Street Journal - Dec 23, 2008
By BETSY MCKAY The Food and Drug Administration called on Coca-Cola Co. to revise the label on a version of its Diet Coke brand containing vitamins and
FDA: Diet Coke Plus Is A Minus Forbes
Coca-Cola Rejects FDA Regulations HealthNews
Coca-Cola Claims on Diet Coke Plus Break Label Rule, US Says Bloomberg
Scientific American - Wikinews
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