FDA hints ban on liquid protein diet at L A hearing
An FDA official signaled possible removal of liquid protein products from the market amid a Los Angeles hearing on warning labels. Health officials discussed 40 deaths linked to the diet, with experts noting many deaths arose from causes other than the diet and questioning a direct causal link.
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New data links deaths of 15 to liquid protein diets
The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta reports 15 deaths possibly linked to liquid protein diets. Scientists have reviewed over 40 cases since mid November, ruling out some causes like heart disease or diabetes. The pattern shows deaths after sudden diet changes or after stopping the diet, with heart rhythm derangements as a common factor. Researchers consider possible cumulative toxins or subtle nutritional deficits, while brand names and ingredients are described as low quality proteins from enzymatically digested animal sources. A large epidemiological study is planned to compare death rates between dieters and non dieters to define relative risk.
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New birth control Encore Oval sparks medical debate
A new contraceptive named Encore Oval draws praise from some doctors as a breakthrough and skepticism from others over its testing methods. Field tests in West Germany reported sub one percent failure, with cost and ease appealing, while concerns rise about lack of U.S. data and local studies.
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Senators urge HEW to fund abortions for rape victims
Senators Magnuson and Brooke urged Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Califano to authorize abortion payments for welfare recipients whose pregnancies result from rape or incest. They criticized the Dec 10 statement tying funding to life threats and health damage, saying it misconstrues Congress’s intent and could undermine the new abortion financing law.
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Planned Parenthood scene questions European data on new contracetive
Thes statements from national Planned Parenthood medical committee members discuss reliance on European research, data quality concerns, and potential loopholes. Columbia University experts caution about homogeneous German samples and the need for independent documentation, as competitors downplay the breakthrough.
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