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Articles related to "Fda"
FDA Mercury Warnings Inadequate
Government warnings on mercury contamination in fish don't protect pregnant women, Environmental Working Group says. mercury • fish • pregnancy • food and drug administration • children
FDA Officially Strives to Reduce Drug Errors A press release by the FDA on December 21, 2000, announces the agency's awareness of the problem of medication errors and has made a step to reduce the number of side effect issues and the resulting injuries and deaths. This is a good step in the right direction involving adequate patient care. public health • issues • medications • medicine • prescriptions
FDA Warns Americans on Over-the-Counter Medications Warning of over-the-counter cold medications containing PPA women • health • medicine • strokes • blood pressure
Food Irradiation and the FDA's Junk Science
Public Citizen report shows FDA allows food irradiation based on junk science. food • irradiation • beef • pork • lamb
Monistat, Coumadin and the FDA The FDA knew about the problem for a long time but it wasn't until medical journals made the issue public, that they did anything about it. monistat • miconazole • yeast infections • gynecology • fda
The FDA and Aromatherapy The FDA's place concerning essential oil use. aromatherapy • essential • oils • fda
The FDA and Tagamet In 1995, the FDA approved Tagamet for Over-The-Counter sale. Is this a health issue or a financial issue? tagamet • antacids • histimine h2 receptor • fda • medications
The FDA Strikes Again: Fight Back! Should the FDA control herbal supplements? herbs • fda • dshea • supplements • vitamins
The FDA's Front Door Did you know that you can go directly, as a patient or the representative of a patient, to the FDA with a complaint of an adverse effect due to the result of a medication? fda • medications • prescriptions • medical care • adverse events
Women seek early abortion drug, final FDA approval awaits Women query staus of early abortion drug. Still no FDA approval. early abortion drug • mifepristone • prochoice • fda approval • abortion hotline
Avoid Medication Errors While it is imperative to read and understand OTC medication labels, you may not find the same level of information from your prescription medication labels. prescription medication labels • understanding prescriptions • rx meds • pharmacy name and logo • fda
Drugs: Daytrana Patch for ADHD The FDA granted approval in April for a product that delivers methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin) through a "transdermal delivery system" - a skin patch. daytrana • adhd • patch • extended release • time release
Save Money with Generic Drugs Find out just what a generic drug is, why generic drugs are so inexpensive and how you can be sure these medications are safe to use. generic drugs • brand vs generic drugs • medical costs • prescription drugs • affordable health care
Sweet Tomato Desserts Although the tomato industry is near collapse because of accusations of salmonella, there are safe tomato alternatives that can be implemented creatively and deliciously. salmonella free • tomato industry • sweet tomatoes • food and drug administration (fda) • agricultural economics
The 97% Fat Free Lie How the FDA allows food manufacturers to claim that a food is 97% fat free when it really contains 21.4% fat. the 97% fat free lie • nutrition facts • reading nutrition labels • what food manufacturers don't want you to know • nutrition labels
Shell Eggs to be Irradiated
Shell eggs join the list of irradiated foods irradiation • nutrition • eggs • salmonella • fda
Agricultural Use of Antibiotics Causes Risks for Humans -- Plus
Use of Antibiotics in livestock feed poses risks to humans but US federal agencies differ on the extent of the risk. Plus some home remedies to limit your own use of antibiotics. antibiotics • agriculture • food • disease • virus
Claims That GE Food is Safe Are Junk Science
Non-profit organization,Alliance for Bio-Integrity, accuses FDA of fraud and bad faith regarding GE foods. Files public comment and lawsuit. fda • genetic engineering • genome • virus • nutrition
Ephedra - Is it Really Good For You? Ephedra-containing products are taken by millions, but are they really good for you? Can you rely on the labeling to honestly disclose the dosage stated? Here are some of the facts about the drug and the inherent danger in taking it. ephedra • ma-huang • dietary supplements • fda • herbal supplements
NADH - The newest fad, or the newest miracle drug? In the field of alternate medicine, hundreds of products are sold offering cllaims of remarkable cures. Every so ofte, however, one comes along that can back its claims. Can NADH be one of those? nadh • antioxidents • coenzymes • fda • clinical trials
New Treatment for the Flu This new drug will kill more influenza viruses than current drugs. flu • relenza • zanamivir • fda • amantadine
News Flash -- Abortion pill approved FDA approves abortion pill. ABC news to hold a live chat on the topic fda • abortion • ru-486 • abortion pill
News Flashes in Breast Cancer News in the breast cancer arena. new fda evaluation procedure • cosmetics and carcinogens • legislature about mammography • cad
Norplant Recall - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The Norplant method of birth control has been used widely by women around the world. Now Norplants, shipped since October, 199, have been recalled due to suspected ineffectiveness. norplant • birth control • implant device • fda • recall
Recalls for August, 2000 It's the last weekend of the month and time to review the recalls that have hit in the last 30 days. public health • medications • prescriptions • drugs • recalls
Recent Research - Another Glimpse! Research, clinical trials and media releases about breast cancer breakthroughs. research • clinical trials • fda • fast-track
Screened from the Sun or from Your Choice The FDA, effective in 2001, will be removing the numbers from the SPF values on sunscreens and no sunscreens higher than SPF 30 will be allowed to be marketed. The choice of SPF, from 2 to 60, will be removed from the consumer with only the selections of minimum, moderate or high available. Once again the right to choose has been removed by a public health agency. fda • sunscreen • sun exposure • skin cancer • dermatology
The Sense of Dying The sense of dying is common among Lyme Disease victims. I offer a theory and active things we can do to make an impact on our lives. bowen • ilads • dying • world health organization • cdc
Too Much Information, Too Late What happens when the FDA releases information that is outdated? Find out the possible consequences. fda • copd • breathing • medications • respiration
Unapproved Insecticide Genes Found in Corn Foods
Genetically manipulated corn genes, not approved for human consumption, have found their way into hundreds of food products in the U.S. and Britain. corn • allergy • gmo • genetic engineering • food
Cold Medicine Is Not for Infants An FDA Public Health Advisory was released Jan. 17 warning against using over-the-counter cold medications in children under 2 and to exhibit caution under the age of 11. over the counter cold medication • over the counter cold medicine • otc cold medications • otc cold medicine • childrens cold medication
Infant Cold Medicine Recall An FDA panel has found cold and cough medications to be ineffective in children. For kids, treating colds the old-fashioned way is best. fda panel recommendations • infant medication recall • ineffective medicine • banned childrens cold medicine ingredients • over the counter cold medication
2 Oral MS Drugs in Phase III Study Can MS patients see an end to injections? Possibly, with 2 new oral multiple sclerosis drugs that are now in Phase III studies, the last step before FDA approval...... cladribine • fingolimod • oral medication • multiple sclerosis • ms
Aspirin or Apple a Day We're all read an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now we're been inundated with an aspirin a day keeps the doctor away? Which is it? aspirin • healthy lifestyle • heart attack • stroke • blocked blood vessel
Cause of Salmonella Outbreak Found The tomato scare that caused the dumping of tons of tomatoes started with a Salmonella strain identified on a Mexican farm. It sickened over 1,300 persons. peppers • tomatoes • outbreak • salmonella • food poisoning
Complementary/Alternative Medicine Many people turn to various therapies that are not part of mainstream medicine. Are there risks to complementary and alternative medicine? complementary medicine • alternative medicine • conventional medicine • food and drug administration • evidence based medicine
Finding Healthy Healthcare Stocks Healthcare and biotechnology stocks could potentially generate spectacular returns, but watch for the big bad wolf in the form of excess exposure to risk. profitable healthcare stocks • healthcare as a safe haven • fda approval statistics • healthcare investing checklist • protecting your investment
Food Recalls Take caution this evening if you have peanut butter or boxed pasta meals within your cupboards! Young children and the elderly are the most susceptible to illness! peanut butter recall • food recall • conagra foods • salmonella • fda
Gay Governmental Discrimination While HIV becomes more manageable for those living with it and detecting it, there are governmental policies that remain, discriminating against the afflicted. hiv • aids • peace corps • food and drug administration • fda
Hair Removal Made Easy Looking at the very latest , ground-breaking technology that uses the Palomar system of Intense Pulsed Light to destroy hairs in both sexes on all locations of the body. hair • hair removal • unwanted hair • permanent removal • electrolysis
How Safe is Formula with DHA? In an effort to boost their sales, infant formula makers have added DHA and ARA to many of their offerings. However a recently released report questions this practice. infant formula and dha • safety of infant formula • dhasco • arasco • dha and algae
Lead in Lipstick Campaign for Safe Cosmetics have released a product report on lipsticks manufactured in the United States with high levels of lead. lead in lipstick • fda lead limits • lipsticks contaminated • cosmetics industry • campaign for safe cosmetics
More Than Just A Wheelchair "This thing can walk and talk. Can't you just stick it on the turnpike and give it money for tolls?" ibot • mobility system • wheelchair • balance • functions
Much Bottled Water is Tap Water While some tap water's safety may be questioned, studies show bottled water is no safer. The toxins released from plastic in landfills are polluting our land and water. bottled water • polluting environment • tap water safety • spring water • future water supply
New Oratorio at Mostly Mozart Festival Saariaho's oratorio Le Passion de Simone will receive its U.S. premiere at the Mostly Mozart Festival. The work blends sacred and secular forms in recounting Weil's life. kaija saariaho • le pasion de simone • mostly mozart festival • oratorio • finnish composers
Prescriptions Being Filled Online Over the last few years, the purchasing of prescription drugs is being made available online. Some are questioning the validity and safeness of this method. online prescription websites • hard to find drugs • prescription drug dealing • fda regulations • unsafe medical practices
Something's Lurking in the Shampoo There is a possibility that parabens (a common preservative found in soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics) may encourage breast tumor growth. Here's what you need to know. breast cancer • tumors • parabens • carcinogens • phthalates
Sugar Replacement Review Here is a review of some of the best artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes on the market. artificial sweeteners • sugar substitutes • sweetener reviews • partida organic agave nectar • agave nectar
Supplements for Thyroid Support The supplements most commonly used to support low thyroid function include kelp and seaweed, natural pork thyroid, iodine and mineral supplementation. supplements to boost low thyroid • kelp iodine • iodized salt • armour desiccated thyroid • thyroid medication
Understanding Food Labels If all of those terms on labels has your head spinning, never fear! This article will teach you all the calorie terms you need to know. calorie terms • how to read food labels • low calorie labels • what does light mean • fda food terms |
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