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Law firm applauds American Medical Association’s vape warning

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2019

The first law firm to launch a suit against JUUL praised the American Medical Association and the Food and Drug Administration for cautioning the ban and use against e-cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes, according to a Sept. 11 press release.Heninger...

Take painkillers only when needed

Take painkillers only when needed

By Blake Glosson | October 7, 2014

Although taking over-the-counter painkillers won’t fix health problems, they can be useful for pain relief when used correctly.By understanding the function, risks and benefits of over-the-counter pain medications, you can develop a plan of action to...

Cosmetics ingredients lack risk assessment

Cosmetics ingredients lack risk assessment

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 27, 2012

Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, deodorants and makeup are just a few of the personal care products used every day by millions of people. However, most of the ingredients found in these products lack safety testing and risk assessment. Consumers use about...

Sexual orientation still prevents blood donation

By Faith Healy & Ross Hettel | September 19, 2011

With several blood drives planned this month, the issue of banning homosexual men from donating blood will again come to light. For 28 years, according to a New York Times article, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned homosexual men, or "males...

Genetically modified foods might not be as safe as you think

June 23, 2011

Right now, you can go into any grocery store and buy genetically modified (GM) food without even realizing it. GM foods were introduced into grocery stores in the mid-1990s and were designed to increase output of crops by allowing foods to grow faster...

Despite controversy, Four Loko still available in DeKalb

By David Matz and Jack Baker | November 28, 2010

College campuses around the country are abuzz about the controversial caffeinated alcoholic drink Four Loko. In a press release dated Nov. 17, the Food and Drug Administration warned four companies that produce caffeinated alcoholic drinks that caffeine...