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FDA says continue taking weight-loss Alli – for now

By Lorraine Heller

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing its review of reports of liver damage linked to the only over-the-counter weight loss drug – Alli – after receiving additional information from its drug evaluation center as well as the product’s...

Food label habits to improve nutrition: Survey

By staff reporter

Making healthy food choices and adding specific nutrients into their diet are the two main reasons why US consumers read food labels, according to a recent survey.