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The Basheer Jones and Company Morning Show

May 2, 2010 at 6:49 am

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Children’s Cold & Allergy Medications Recalled

Children’s Cold & Allergy Medications Recalled

A voluntary recall has been issued for more than 40 over-the-counter drugs for children, including Tylenol and Motrin, because they don’t meet quality standards.

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Feb 21, 2010 at 6:53 am

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Senate Report Links Diabetes Drug Avandia To Heart Attacks

Senate Report Links Diabetes Drug Avandia To Heart Attacks

The diabetes drug Avandia is linked with tens of thousands of heart attacks, and drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline knew of the risks for years but worked to keep them from the public, according to a Senate committee report released Saturday.

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Feb 7, 2010 at 9:31 am

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s Innovations Draw Attention Of The FDA

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco’s Innovations Draw Attention Of The FDA

The evolution of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. may be shaped in large part by how well it can live down — and learn from — its past.

Reynolds received another clear example of that reality last week when the Food and Drug Administration requested research on the company’s three innovative dissolvable smokeless products — Camel Orbs, Camel Sticks and Camel Strips — and others being considered.

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