Saccharin ban delayed as new study is reviewed
The FDA announced a two month delay to final saccharin regulations while evaluating a Canadian study linking artificial sweeteners to higher bladder cancer risk in men. Agency officials cited strong public interest and the large number of comments as reasons to extend review and assess relevance to humans versus earlier animal studies.
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AMA split over national health insurance plan sparks clash
Conservative AMA members denounce the medical group’s NHS proposal as moral death by own action, urging withdrawal as physicians from Louisiana Michigan South Carolina and Illinois press for compromise amid Carter administration moves toward national insurance.
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Champion says HEW drags feet on health reform
Hale Champion, HEW assistant secretary, told the Group Health Association that HMOs face capital troubles and that HEW will push for grants and investment. He said enforcement of standards lapsed and only half of new HMO applications move forward, noting reforms will take time due to past administration failures.
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Cancer agent abuse fines set by California law
The California Department of Health says employers face fines starting July 1 for serious violations involving cancer-causing chemicals. First offenses carry up to 1,090 dollars with repeat infractions reaching 53,000 dollars. officials urge timely reporting to the State Division of Industrial Safety. Dr Jerome Lackner, director, notes mandatory reports by July.
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