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FDA Mercury Warnings Inadequate
Government warnings on mercury contamination in fish don't protect pregnant women, Environmental Working Group says.
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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.
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FDA Warns Americans on Over-the-Counter Medications
Warning of over-the-counter cold medications containing PPA
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Food Irradiation and the FDA's Junk Science
Public Citizen report shows FDA allows food irradiation based on junk science.
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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.
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The FDA and Aromatherapy
The FDA's place concerning essential oil use.
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The FDA and Tagamet
In 1995, the FDA approved Tagamet for Over-The-Counter sale. Is this a health issue or a financial issue?
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The FDA Strikes Again: Fight Back!
Should the FDA control herbal supplements?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shell Eggs to be Irradiated
Shell eggs join the list of irradiated foods
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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New Treatment for the Flu
This new drug will kill more influenza viruses than current drugs.
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News Flash -- Abortion pill approved
FDA approves abortion pill. ABC news to hold a live chat on the topic
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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.
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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.
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Recent Research - Another Glimpse!
Research, clinical trials and media releases about breast cancer breakthroughs.
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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.
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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.
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Too Much Information, Too Late
What happens when the FDA releases information that is outdated? Find out the possible consequences.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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......
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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?
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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.
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Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Many people turn to various therapies that are not part of mainstream medicine. Are there risks to complementary and alternative medicine?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lead in Lipstick
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics have released a product report on lipsticks manufactured in the United States with high levels of lead.
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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?"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sugar Replacement Review
Here is a review of some of the best artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes on the market.
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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.
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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.
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