PROVO, Utah (U-WIRE) - Students might find a new over-the-counter version of a diet pill that blocks fat effectively, but should still focus on eating healthy foods and exercising, a Brigham Young University physician and a nutrition expert said. Alli, the first non-prescription diet pill, was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration and will be available to anyone over 18 this summer. (1) comment
LONG BEACH, Calif. (U-WIRE) - A vaccine for Hepatitis A may soon be mandatory for all food service and handling employees in Los Angeles County after a unanimous decision by the county on Tuesday. The decision comes after an employee of Wolfgang Puck's catering company, who was infected with Hepatitis A, exposed guests to the virus at various events, the largest event being the Sports Illustrated swimsuit party on Valentine's Day, according to the Fox 11 News Web site. (0) comments