Charles Gaines, Whose ‘Pumping Iron’ Sparked Schwarzenegger’s Career, Dies at 84

An author and sportsman, he helped create the game of paintball and wrote the book and movie that made Arnold Schwarzenegger a household name.

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Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask’ and Third ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie, Dies at 74

His work, including “The Blob,” a remake of the cult 1958 horror movie, was known for its use of brash visual effects.

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1.6 Million Egg Cartons Are Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

The voluntary recall included eggs produced in Texas and sold under several brand names in six states, the Food and Drug Administration said.

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F.D.A. Panel’s Vote on Peptides Raises Concerns About a Prescribing Boom

The committee endorsed broader use of the peptides in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies that have grown into a multibillion-dollar business.

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What to Know About Peptides the FDA Is Considering for Use

The agency is considering whether compounding pharmacies should be allowed to produce BPC-157, TB-500 and other previously banned peptides.

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Health Care Agency Discontinues Dozens of Active Research Awards

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality slowed the awarding of new grants last year. Now it is stopping existing ones.

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Key Republican Senator Says He Will Support Erica Schwartz for C.D.C. Director

Senator Bill Cassidy, who is believed to hold the deciding vote in the Senate health committee for Dr. Erica Schwartz’s confirmation, had declined for days to say whether he would back her.

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