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The Department of Health and Human Services.
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This letter is in response to your two Citizen Petitions, requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) require a cancer warning on cosmetic talc products.Abstract:
This letter is in response to your two Citizen Petitions dated November 17, 1994 and May 13, 2008, requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) require a cancer warning on cosmetic talc products. Your 1994 Petition requests that all cosmetic talc bear labels with a warning such as \"Talcum powder causes cancer in laboratory animals. Frequent talc application in the female genital area increases the risk of ovarian cancer.\" Additionally, your 2008 Petition requests that cosmetic talcum powder products bear labels with a prominent warning such as: \"Frequent talc application in the female genital area is responsible for major risks of ovarian cancer.\" Further, both of your Petitions specifically request, pursuant to 21 CFR 1 0.30(h)(2), a hearing for you to present scientific evidence in support of this petition.read more
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Medical financial hardship among cancer survivors in the United States
Zhiyuan Zheng,Ahmedin Jemal,Xuesong Han,Gery P. Guy,Chunyu Li,Amy J. Davidoff,Matthew P. Banegas,Donatus U. Ekwueme,K. Robin Yabroff +8 more
TL;DR: The current study examined medical financial hardship in cancer survivors and those without a cancer history in the United States to find out if financial hardship is a factor in cancer survival.
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The epidemiology of aerobic physical activity and muscle-strengthening activity guideline adherence among 383,928 U.S. adults
TL;DR: The need for comprehensive health promotion strategies to increase the uptake and adherence of MVPA-MSA among U.S. adults is supported, including large-scale interventions to target specific population sub-groups including older adults, women, those with poorer health and lower education/income.
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The impact of cognitive functioning on mortality and the development of functional disability in older adults with diabetes: the second longitudinal study on aging
TL;DR: Brief screening measures of cognitive functioning could be used to identify older adults with diabetes who are at increased risk for mortality and functional disability, as well as those who may benefit from interventions to prevent or minimize further disablement and declines in cognitive functioning.
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2015 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (Hrbs)
Sarah O. Meadows,Charles C. Engel,Rebecca L. Collins,Robin L. Beckman,Matthew Cefalu,Jennifer Hawes-Dawson,Molly Doyle,Amii M. Kress,Lisa Sontag-Padilla,Rajeev Ramchand,Kayla M. Williams +10 more
TL;DR: The methodology, sample demographics, and results from that survey in the following domains are detailed, intended to supplement data already collected by the Department of Defense and to inform policy initiatives to help improve the readiness, health, and well-being of the force.
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Fluoride in Groundwater: Toxicological Exposure and Remedies
TL;DR: There is a need to develop workable strategies to provide fluoride-safe drinking water to rural communities due to limitations and various cost-effective and simple procedures for water defluoridation techniques are already known, but the benefits of such techniques have not reached the rural affected population.
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An herbal supplement containing Ma Huang-Guarana for weight loss: a randomized, double-blind trial
TL;DR: This herbal mixture of Ma Huang and Guarana effectively promoted short-term weight and fat loss and safety with long-term use requires further investigation.
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Historical background of clinical trials involving women and minorities
TL;DR: A historical context for the difficult ethical and clinical issues associated with the inclusion of women and members of minority groups in clinical research is provided.
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Reported Complications of Silicone Gel Breast Implants: An Epidemiologic Review
Barbara G. Silverman,S. L. Brown,Roselie A. Bright,Ronald G. Kaczmarek,J B Arrowsmith-Lowe,D A Kessler +5 more
TL;DR: This review presents an overview of the most common adverse outcomes that have been reported with silicone gel breast implants and focuses on silicone breast implants rather than saline-filled implants, which have been the focus of the greatest health concerns.
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Serum levels of TCDD and dioxin-like chemicals in Rhesus monkeys chronically exposed to dioxin: correlation of increased serum PCB levels with endometriosis
Sherry E. Rier,Wayman E. Turner,Dan C. Martin,Richard W Morris,George W. Lucier,George C. Clark +5 more
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the serum levels of TCDD and specific dioxin-like PHAH congeners were increased in TCDd-treated animals with endometriosis 13 years after the T CDD exposure, and the severity of disease correlated with the serum concentration of 3,3',4,4'-TCB.
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Aiding troubled employees: The prevalence, cost, and characteristics of employee assistance programs in the United States
Tyler Hartwell,Paul D. Steele,Michael T. French,Frank J. Potter,Nathaniel F. Rodman,Gary A. Zarkin +5 more
TL;DR: EAPs are becoming a more prevalent point of access to health care for workers with personal problems such as substance abuse, family problems, or emotional distress by worksite size, industry, and census region.