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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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Activities and Mortality in the Elderly: The Leisure World Cohort Study
TL;DR: The association of less physically demanding activities as well as traditional physical activities involving moderate exertion with reduced mortality suggests that the protective effect of engagement in activities is a robust one.
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Naturally Occurring Anthraquinones: Chemistry and Therapeutic Potential in Autoimmune Diabetes
TL;DR: The chemical structure and biological properties of the naturally occurring anthraquinones and their derivatives are outlined with an emphasis on recent findings about their immune regulation, including a new strategy for the use of the anthraquones in autoimmune diabetes.
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Major Cereal Grain Fibers and Psyllium in Relation to Cardiovascular Health
TL;DR: For those adjusting to the texture and palatability of whole grains, turning to added-fiber products rich in β-glucan and psyllium may allow them to reach their fiber goals without increasing caloric intake.
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Peer Reviewed: Validation of a Food Frequency Questionnaire for Hispanics
TL;DR: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation Spanish food frequency questionnaire appears to be reasonably valid in assessing the dietary intakes of Hispanics, and correlations tended to be higher than those found in other validation studies in Hispanic populations.
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Antimicrobial Resistance Genes, Cassettes, and Plasmids Present in Salmonella enterica Associated With United States Food Animals.
Elizabeth A. McMillan,Sushim K. Gupta,Laura E. Williams,Thomas Jové,Lari M. Hiott,Tiffanie A. Woodley,John B. Barrett,Charlene R. Jackson,Jamie L. Wasilenko,Mustafa Simmons,Glenn E. Tillman,Michael McClelland,Jonathan G. Frye +12 more
TL;DR: It was revealed that a diverse group of plasmids, carrying AR genes, are responsible for the phenotypic resistance seen in Salmonella isolated from United States food animals, and it was also determined that many plasids carry similar ARCs.
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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.