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Panel: FDA failed in BPA assessment

The Food and Drug Administration did not adequately address the potential risks of bisphenol A when assessing its safety, an independent panel of scientific experts has said.

The safety of I Bonds

Investors who are looking for a low-risk and high-yield place to store their wealth may be interested in exploring opportunities offered by inflation-linked savings bonds (I Bonds).

BPA ‘reduces effect of cancer drugs’

Another health risk connected to bisphenol A (BPA) has been uncovered and described in the most recent issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.

Scientists modify tomato to fight cancer

Science has taken its efforts at developing genetically modified foods one step further, creating a type of tomato that is hoped to help combat cancer.

Arizona to vote on freedom of choice in healthcare

The freedom of Arizonans to make decisions about their own healthcare without consulting with the state is at stake on the November ballot.

Did the bailout increase market volatility?

President Bush and Congress may have attempted to quell the volatility of the stock market by approving the $700 billion bank bailout, but some experts are suggesting the move has had the opposite effect.

Is gold still a safe investment?

Gold is traditionally viewed as a safe investment in troubled economic times. However, the price has been falling lately – a trend which has left many experts confused.

Study: Unsuspecting patients prescribed placebos

The majority of American doctors responding to a new survey said they see no ethical problem with the practice of prescribing placebos to patients without their knowledge.

Greenspan admits surprise, dismay at market crisis

Former chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan told Congress on Thursday that he was shocked that self-regulation in the financial markets had not functioned the way he anticipated.

Chertoff defends no-fly list

Director of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff has challenged claims made by civil liberties groups about the number of people not allowed to fly on U.S. airlines.