Diet pills linked to potential kidney damage rising alarms
Doctors warn that phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride found in over 70 OTC products may cause acute kidney failure and muscle damage. FDA reviews safety as cases emerge, with authors noting several serious toxic effects tied to appetite suppressants and nasal decongestants containing PPA.
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Stop & Shop silences talking cash registers in Lexington store
ALEXANDRIA or LEXINGTON MA AP report states Stop & Shop muzzled its talking cash registers at a Lexington Mass store after customers objected to the artificial female voice. The company said the device did not affect prices and increased store noise, despite a manufacturer note that the voice served price verification.
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Quincy
Linda Baker
National Semiconductor
Santa Clara
Calif
Ms. Gorman
The
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