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How much is too much caffeine?

With caffeinated marshmallows, pancake mix, gum and breakfast drinks on the market, companies are getting creative in catering to Americans' caffeine cravings. But consumer advocates say the food industry should be doing more to regulate and label products with a kick.

Tags: caffeine, coffee, soft drinks, Food and Drug Administration, George Washington University School of Medicine, Paula Wolfson

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Senate bill aims to increase drug import safety

U.S. regulators would inspect more drug manufacturing facilities in China, India and other foreign countries as part of legislation approved Thursday that aims to step up oversight of the nation's imported pharmaceutical supply.

Tags: Food and Drug Administration, FDA, drug manufacturing

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US report studies youth tobacco use, prevention

Tags: Richmond, smoking, tobacco, U.S. Surgeon General, Food and Drug Administration

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Rally planned in support of Avastin

The Food and Drug Administration will be holding a new round of hearings on using the drug Avastin for treating breast cancer, and a rally has been planned by the drug's supporters.

Tags: avastin, Food and Drug Administration, genentech, FDA

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