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Federal judge approves consent decree with Florida company that sold unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs

Federal judge approves consent decree with Florida company that sold unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs

A federal court ordered a Florida-based company to stop selling drugs and dietary supplements until the company complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and other requirements listed in a consent decree.

Source: Federal judge approves consent decree with Florida company that sold unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs

A royal tradition will force Meghan Markle to change her diet before her wedding to Prince Harry — here are 8 things an expert on food poisoning says to avoid

A royal tradition will force Meghan Markle to change her diet before her wedding to Prince Harry — here are 8 things an expert on food poisoning says to avoid

Meghan Markle will become part of a royal culinary tradition designed to avoid food poisoning. Meghan Markle is being inducted into a tradition that requires the royal family to avoid eating certain things that could cause food poisoning. Food-poisoning expert Bill Marler has cut certain foods out of his diet after more than two decades as a foodborne-illness attorney. Here are eight foods that Markle – and anyone trying to avoid food poisoning – should cut from their diet. Meghan Markle is

Source: A royal tradition will force Meghan Markle to change her diet before her wedding to Prince Harry — here are 8 things an expert on food poisoning says to avoid

There’s now scientific evidence to suggest there are real health benefits to fasting — and they’re not just related to weight loss

There's now scientific evidence to suggest there are real health benefits to fasting — and they're not just related to weight loss

Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity. Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity. Researchers conducted a study that examined the impact of the 5:2 on the body’s ability to metabolise fat compared to a daily calorie restriction diet. Those on the 5:2 cleared fat more efficiently and saw a reduction in systolic blood pressure. However, the study was small, and further investigation is needed. Intermittent fasting was one of the most talked about diet trends in 2017 – and now new

Source: There’s now scientific evidence to suggest there are real health benefits to fasting — and they’re not just related to weight loss