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Opioids

FDA approves opioid five to 10 times more powerful than fetanyl
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FDA approves cancer treatment tested by Penn researchers
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Experimental Drugs

FDA eases paperwork to help some patients get experimental drugs

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Smoking

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Recalls

CVS issues voluntary recall of herbal tea product over salmonella scare
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FDA approves cancer drug licensed by Teva

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Drugs

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FDA nearing decision on trans fat ban

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Business

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