Medical row over Pauling vitamin C cold cure claim
Dr Linus Pauling's book Vitamin C and the Common Cold sparks medical debate as Long Beach pharmacies report booming sales while FDA and AMA officials say no conclusive evidence supports vitamin C preventing or curing colds.
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Anacin Ad Campaign Halted After AMA Complaint
The American Medical Association said Whitehall Laboratories will discontinue TV and radio ads that implied AMA endorsement of Anacin. AMA had objected to the campaign, asserting it violated AMA property rights and misled consumers by referencing a Journal of AMA article.
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Probe Urged of Claim FDA Ignores Its Findings
A U.S. senator asks HEW secretary to probe charges that the FDA ignores scientists findings on food dangers. Sen. Magnuson cites alleged data manipulation by FDA officials, echoing claims by Dr. Howard L. Richardson and Dr. Kent J. Davis about cyclamate risks and color additives.
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Elderly Nutrition Drives New Food Market Claim
London report notes a medical nutritionist argues the food industry already targets a large elder market. Dr Arnold Bender says Britons over 60 are about 12 percent of the population yet use nearly 30 percent of NHS spending and urges development of senior meals rich in minerals to sustain independence.
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