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STAT+: The FDA is testing new nutrition labels on the front of food packages

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Much of the Americas already has so-called front of package labels — small symbols printed on packaged foods that alert consumers when a food is high in certain unhealthy nutrients like sodium or saturated fat. Now, the Food and Drug Administration is embarking on a major study to test front of package labels here in the U.S.,

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FDA approves first ever OTC birth control pills

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Opill’s recent FDA approval comes after the manufacturer, Laboratoire HRA Pharma (which was recently acquired by Perrigo Company), proved the drug could be used safely by consumers with instructions found only on the over-the-counter package. How does Opill work? Opill is a progestin-only contraceptive ; it does not contain estrogen. “The

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What are potassium-rich foods?

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The good news for those with low potassium levels is that you can find it in many of the foods at your local grocery store. You can also find information about how many milligrams of potassium are in packaged foods by reading their dietary guidelines on food labels. What is potassium?

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7 health benefits of cinnamon

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You may be overwhelmed by the number of options for buying cinnamon at grocery stores, as there are four main types of cinnamon , which are available in several forms: Indonesian cinnamon: This is the most common and least expensive variety of cinnamon powder available. What type of cinnamon is best for health benefits?

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How much is loratadine (Claritin) without insurance?

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That’s what the package will say. All it takes is a visit to a local drugstore or grocery store to compare prices. As a generic product, loratadine is typically called Allergy Relief (loratadine), Allergy Relief-D (loratadine and pseudoephedrine), or Children’s Allergy Relief (loratadine).

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How much is ferrous sulfate (Ferosul) without insurance?

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Most ferrous sulfate packages will be labeled “iron,” not “ferrous sulfate,” and the strength will be 65 mg, not 325 mg. Shop around for the lowest price Ferrous sulfate iron supplements can be purchased practically anywhere: drugstores, grocery stores, other retailers, and online. All the rest is sulfate. Keep this in mind.

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What are high-protein foods?

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An individual package of sunflower seeds purchased at a gas station may be a 2-ounce package; therefore, 6 grams of protein for a one-ounce serving must be multiplied by 2 if you eat the entire packet. Conveniently, granola bars can be found at almost any grocery store.