FDA probes Nexium and Prilosec safety two drugs under review
FDA opened a safety review of Nexium and Prilosec after clinical data hinted at possible heart risks. The agency found no firm link yet and urged doctors and patients not to alter use, promising a fuller answer within three months. AstraZeneca provided the data. Nexium and Prilosec are widely used to treat acid reflux and related conditions.
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Fewer workers using cocaine drops nationwide
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy reports the lowest cocaine use among U S workers in at least a decade with a 16 percent drop in positive workplace tests in the first half of the year. John Walters notes higher prices and tight supplies while ER visits for related problems fall. he credits Colombia and Mexico crackdowns.
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Violence hits Black Americans hardest in crime study
A Justice Department Bureau of Justice Statistics report from 2001 to 2005 finds nearly half of annual U.S. homicide victims are Black, with nine of ten Black murder victims killed by other Blacks and three of four by guns. Black victims face higher fatal risk and firearm encounters, prompting calls for community action.
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Big Ben to fall silent for clock repairs in London
The Great Bell known as Big Ben will be silent for four to six weeks during scheduled maintenance begun at 8 a.m. Saturday. A team of industrial rope access technicians will clean and repair the four clock faces while a backup electric system keeps time.
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President rejects gas tax for bridge repair
President Bush ruled out raising the gasoline tax to fund repairs for hundreds of aging U.S. bridges. He criticized Congress for highway bill priorities and urged fiscal restraint. He also defended Libby, confirmed his stance on Guantanamo and Tillman, and noted plans for a Crawford vacation.
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