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More than one-half of U.S adults take dietary supplements, according to the CDC.

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Use of Dietary Supplements on the Rise

The FDA today announced new steps to target harmful products marketed as dietary supplements, including the possiiblity of launching criminal investigations against companies endangering public health.

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FDA Targets Tainted Dietary Supplements

Fewer people are dying from cardiovascular disease and stroke since the late 1990s, but the economic toll remains high and the number of inpatient cardiovascular procedures performed to treat the illness has increased, according to a report.

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Heart Disease, Stroke Deaths Down

Women who undergo regular mammograms should consider paying attention to when they are scheduled, as new research finds the timing of mammograms could affect the accuracy of results.

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With Mammograms, Timing May Matter