CVS to Stop Selling Tobacco Products

February 5, 2014 | by

CVS announced today that it will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products, stating that it is inconsistent with the company’s purpose of supporting health.

CVS ends sales of tobacco products

Carmel Coloring in Soda May Contain Potential Carcinogen

January 30, 2014 | by

The dark-brown coloring of many soft drinks contains a chemical that Consumer Reports warns may contain a potential carcinogen.

Glass cola

Obama: Marijuana No More Dangerous than Alcohol

January 20, 2014 | by

In a series of interviews with The New Yorker, President Barack Obama said he thinks marijuana use is no more dangerous than alcohol.

Obama and marijuana

FDA Recommends Doctors Limit High-dose Acetaminophen Rx

January 16, 2014 | by

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that doctors stop prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs that contain more that 325 mg of acetaminophen per tablet or capsule to reduce the risk of severe liver injury.

Fda recommends limiting acetaminophen

U.S. News Best Diets of 2014

January 13, 2014 | by

U.S. News & World Report recently evaluated 32 of the most popular diets and, with input from a panel of health experts, identified the best.

Best diets