The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about more than two dozen weight-loss products that they say contain undeclared products that may be dangerous. Among the undeclared ingredients are prescription anti-seizure medications, controlled substances, and possible cancer-causing agents that FDA officials say could cause health problems such as high blood pressure, seizures, heart attack, or stroke. The products, which are often labeled as dietary or herbal supplements,...
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