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Image used for illustrative purpose A woman lights a cigarette
in this illustration picture taken in Paris, October 8, 2014.
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FDA Seeks to Cut Nicotine in Cigarettes

FDA Seeks to Cut Nicotine in Cigarettes

Washington, London- The FDA is seeking to cut nicotine in cigarettes, trying to make them less addictive. According to the German News Agency (DPA), FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said: “We should create a world with “non-addictive” cigarettes by reducing nicotine...
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A man crosses a main road as pedestrians carrying food walk along the footpath in central Sydney, Australia, August 12, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray


Weight-Loss Devices: How They Work

Weight-Loss Devices: How They Work

Stomach balloons and other devices may help people eat (or absorb) less food. But does the weight loss last? For the millions of Americans who have obesity, the burden of excess weight is much more than meets the eye. This chronic, debilitating condition leaves people...
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A doctor checks the blood pressure of a patient in a file photo. REUTERS/


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(Medtronic via AP) This image provided by Medtronic shows its MiniMed 670G system.


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A view shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland August 14, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Reed