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March 2007 »

FDA panel to review Sanofi's Acomplia in June
-- Mar. 26, 2007 --
Sanofi-Aventis said on Monday an independent U.S. health expert panel would review its anti-obesity pill Acomplia in June ahead of its possible marketing approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Skin Care Treatment Products for Acne May Exacerbate the Problem
-- Mar. 26, 2007 --
Acne is generally considered to be an ‘oily skin’ problem caused by excess sebum production, those with dry skin are just as susceptible.

Eating Peanuts Prohibited during Pregnancy
-- Mar. 23, 2007 --
"No Peanuts" was being confused as universal guidance during pregnancy, and further, maternal peanut avoidance during pregnancy did not appear to be associated with subsequent peanut sensitization in infants.

Contraceptive Use in the U.S.
-- Mar. 08, 2007 --
Contraception (birth control) is a method to prevent pregnancy. A survey by the National Center for Health Statistics found 98 percent of sexually active women have used/continue to use some form of contraception.

Hispanic Women's Hearts at High Risk
-- Mar. 06, 2007 --
Hispanic women develop cardiac risk factors much earlier than white women, typically exhibiting the heart health of a white woman 10 years older, a new study finds.