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Article: FDA NEWS DIGEST, JAN. 8
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- January 8, 2007
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food & Drug Administration issued the following newsletter:
FDA PROPOSES HEALTH CLAIM FOR CALCIUM, VITAMIN D
FDA is proposing a rule that would allow new health claims indicating the potential for foods and dietary supplements containing calcium and vitamin D to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Adding vitamin D to the proposed claim updates an existing approved health claim showing the relationship between calcium intake and osteoporosis.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01543.html
FIRST DRUG APPROVED FOR TREATING OBESITY IN DOGS
FDA has approved Slentrol, a prescription drug that reduces appetite and fat absorption to help ...