Ban On Weight-Loss Herb Ephedra Takes Effect
A U.S. ban on the sale of the herbal supplement ephedra took effect on Monday as a federal judge turned down a manufacturer's bid to keep the controversial weight-loss pill on the market.
The nationwide ban is the first for a dietary supplement.
The U.S. government links ephedra to deaths, heart attacks and strokes. Manufacturers say the product is safe when used as directed.