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Panel: FDA should redo its BPA risk assessment

An FDA advisory panel ruled yesterday that the Food and Drug Administration was wrong when it determined that a chemical used in baby bottles and infant formula packing is safe at current levels and the agency should redo its risk assessment.

The FDA Science Board consists of a group of scientists drawn from academia, government and industry that advises the FDA commissioner. Yesterday at a meeting in Gaithersburg, they voted unanimously to accept the report by a subcommittee which linked exposure to low doses of BPA to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, hyperactivity and cancer in laboratory animals and that its margin of safety was "inadequate."

Rowdy passengers force Australian plane down

Sydney - An Australian passenger jet returned to Darwin 30 minutes after take-off because drunken passengers aboard the Singapore flight refused to behave, Jetstar said Saturday.

Bosh scores 31, Raptors run past Warriors in OT, 112-108

Los Angeles - Chris Bosh took care of the offense and made sure his Toronto Raptors teammates handled the defense down the stretch.

Bosh had 31 points with nine rebounds, and the Raptors won their season home-opener by dominating the Golden State Warriors in overtime for a 112-108 victory on Friday night.

"We just got to play tough down the stretch, that's really what it's all about," said Bosh, who scored 14 points in the final quarter and overtime.

"We knew we had to jump on them. That's what overtime is all about, especially when you're at home," he added. "We jumped on them early. I told them, 'Look, we don't worry about offense. If we stop them we're going to win the game.'"

FDA approves Toviaz for Overactive Bladder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new prescription drug, Toviaz (fesoterodine fumarate), to treat overactive bladder in adults. Overactive bladder (OAB) in adults is characterized by urinary frequency and sudden urinary incontinence, Toviaz relaxes the bladders smooth muscle tissue reducing the urge to urinate.

George Benson, MD, deputy director of the Division of Reproductive and Urologic Products at the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said, "Patients who suffer from overactive bladder face quality of life issues that can hamper their ability to enjoy life to its fullest. This new drug will provide an additional treatment option to help them manage problems with an overactive bladder."

Manmohan Singh to visit blast affected areas of Assam

Manmohan Singh to visit blast affected areas of AssamGuwahati, Nov 1: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will visit Assam today to take the stock of the situation after Thursday''s serial blasts in the state in which 70 people were killed and over 300 injured.

Apart from meeting the State Governor Shiv Charan Mathur and Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, the Prime Minister will also visit Guwahati Medical College hospital to see the injured in the blasts.

While strongly condemning the blasts, Dr. Singh said the government would take all possible steps to bring the perpetrators of terror attack to justice.

Big B’s Warm Birthday Wishes For Aishwarya

Big B’s Warm Birthday Wishes For AishwaryaLegendary Amitabh Bachchan has wished her loving daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her 35th birthday.

While talking to media persons, Bollywood Shenshah exclaimed, “I am proud of Aishwarya and her achievements. I wish her peace, prosperity, good health and a harmonious life. I am proud that she is my daughter-in-law.”

“My son chose her to be his wife and we are most happy with his decision. The fact that she comes with added personal credentials makes us happy too. But even if she did not, we would have been equally proud and happy,” caring Pa-in-law added.

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