FDA weighing ban on liquid protein diets after 40 deaths
A Los Angeles hearing on liquid protein diets heard FDA official Allan Forbes say Kennedy may take drastic action beyond warnings. Dr. William Foege testified that 40 deaths occurred among dieters, mostly from causes other than the diet, with a noted link to weight loss and heart inflammation in women.
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Diet Controversy Cited Over Starvation Risk From Low Calorie Intake
Dr. Robert Linn of Pennsylvania notes all patients were under medical care and their physicians reported frustration in revival efforts after illness. Foege testified that subsisting on 300 calories daily could cause death from starvation, while manufacturers agreed the danger lay in Linn’s recommended diet rather than liquid protein.
15 Deaths Linked to Liquid Protein Diets, CDC Says
The Center for Disease Control reports 15 deaths possibly connected to liquid protein diets after reviewing over 40 cases since mid November. Researchers note a pattern of sudden heart rhythm derangements in victims on such diets, while stressing no definitive causal link yet.
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New Encafe Oval birth control product sparks debate
A new contraceptive called Encore Oval draws praise from some doctors as a breakthrough and faces skepticism from others over testing. Field trials in West Germany report less than 1 percent failure. U.S. experts urge more local data while manufacturers stress convenience and hormone-free design.
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Senators urge HEW to fund abortions for rape victims
Senators Magnuson and Brooke called on HEW Secretary Califano to allow welfare funds to pay for abortions for women whose pregnancies result from rape or incest. They argued the issue in a letter detailing support for funding within the law after a prolonged Senate-House dispute.
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European data questioned on new contraceptive device claim
Medical experts from Planned Parenthood and Columbia University question the European study methods behind a new contraceptive device. They warn data quality may be insufficient to prove effectiveness while noting practical use requires precise timing and two hour protection for a single act. Competitors doubt the breakthrough claim.
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