‘Bath salts’ chemical banned in U.S.

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

U.S. authorities on Friday issued a temporary ban on chemicals used in a new type of street drug known as "bath salts" that is increasingly popular among teens. Find more info about 'Bath salts' chemical banned in U.S. photos videos pictures. read more

‘Natural’ diet pills tainted with banned drug

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Twenty brands of dietary supplements touted as so-called natural weight loss aids have been found to contain a prescription drug pulled from the market for safety concerns, the Food and Drug Administration warned today. Find more info about 'Natural' diet pills tainted with banned drug photos videos pictures. read more

Docs: Most vulnerable hurt if circumcision banned

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

State governments looking to save a little money should not reduce funding for circumcisions, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 18 states do not provide Medicaid funding for infant circumcision, and San Francisco has attempted to ban the procedure. Find more info about Docs: Most vulnerable hurt if circumcision ...

Six new E. coli strains banned from meat supply

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Federal agriculture officials are expanding long-delayed rules that ban six new strains of potentially lethal E. coli bacteria from the nation’s meat supply, msnbc.com has learned. Find more info about Six new E. coli strains banned from meat supply photos videos pictures. read more

Counselors banned from applying sunblock on campers

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Maryland's health department considered banning counselors from putting sunscreen on campers. Can you say 'holy sunburn'? Find more info about Counselors banned from applying sunblock on campers photos videos pictures. read more