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Articles related to "Food And Drug Administration"
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
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
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
NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR AMERICANS Why is contaminated maize, which the US deemed to be not fit for human consumption, still being exported to other countries? Are food aid programmes being used to dump unsaleable crops? Linda looks one of the lesser known food scandals. gmo • genetically modified • gm food • maize • contaminated
Take Care with Vitamin Supplements Vitamins are often administered in the same dosage for children as they are for adults. vitamin supplements • food and drug administration • american medical association • united states recommended daily allowance • food labeling
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
Tanning Salon Safety A fake bake may be all the rage, but the side effects could be deadly. Learn ways to get that bronze appearance without exposure to UVA and UVB rays. tanning salons • sun safety • uva uvb protection • sunless tans • air brushing
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
Coconut Oil: Diet Friend or Foe? Despite the fears of our parents' generation, health experts are now suggesting coconut as one of the healthiest oils: good for the heart, thyroid, cholesterol and more. coconut oil • partially hydrogenated trans fats • heart healthy oils • is coconut oil good or bad • oils fats to lose weight loss
Daycare Food Safety An overview of food safety issues and regulations in daycare facilities. daycare food safety • daycare food regulations • preschool food safety • preschool food regulation • daycare regulations
Jelly Candies Present Choking Risks for Kids The FDA is warning all parents: Don't let your kids eat gel candies with fruit centers. While the candies may seem harmless, the choking risk has caused three childhood deaths in the United States in the last two years, and additional deaths abroad. candy • choking • fda • food and drug administration • cpsc
Paris Hilton and alli Death Wish A discussion of two cultural indicators of a death wish: alli, new diet drug could cause cancer. People are fantasizing about and imagining the death of Paris Hilton. paris hilton • alli • new diet drug • drug causes cancer • celebrity death
Zirconia Femoral Heads for Hip Implants Recalled The FDA announced that the French manufacturer St. Gobain Advanced Ceramics Desmarquest will recall its ceramic hip implants sold in the United States because they have demonstrated a higher than average rate of failure. food and drug administration • fda • sulzer • sulzer orthopedics • george fleming
Buying Medication Online You can save money buying from online drug stores. But learn where to shop and how to avoid counterfeit and expired drugs. buying drugs online • medications on the web • guard against counterfeit medications • privacy security policies • harmful doses of medicine
Natural is Always Better...or is it? It’s 100% Natural, therefore it must be good for you. At least that is the accepted argument of companies who promote "natural" cures for everything from the common cold to weight loss. But, is it always the best choice for those of us with thyroid disease? thyroid • natural • supplements • weight loss • herb
Abortions With RU486 Not As Simple As Women Think The low-down on RU486 abortion • pill • ru486 • women • health
Immunization Safety Immunization Safety: Is it an oxymoron? Parents pray not each fall as we shuffle obediently, shot records in hand, to perform the yearly ritual of immunization updates. immunization safety • childhood health • common sense parenting • parenting a school-aged child • childhood shots
New Treatment for the Flu This new drug will kill more influenza viruses than current drugs. flu • relenza • zanamivir • fda • amantadine
Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits. environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Instilled Medications Drugs placed directly into the bladder can reduce pain. dmso • heparin • cystistat • catheter • drugs
Latex Allergy and Airport Security: What You Need To Know Our lives changed drastically on September 11, 2001. Find out how you can protect yourself from natural rubber latex exposure in this new era of heightened security. latex • allergy • latex allergy • nurse • nursing
New Ways to detect breast cancer or the stage earlier Two new ways of detecting early. A woman can use a self-examining pad to help detect lumps easier. And scientists discover a new way to determine the stage of the breast cancer by examining the lymph nodes. breast cancer • detection • self-examining pad • lymph node
The Antioxidant Drink Sambazon Sambazon Organic Acai Juice is high in antioxidants and other vitamins, but is it high on taste? sambazon • organic juice • acai berry • antioxidant juice • food high in antioxidants
The Effect of High Folate Levels Studies about the potential adverse effects associated with high intakes of folic acid is still underway.Read about the different findings linked with high folate intake. the effect of high folate levels • folic acid fortification • folic acid in pregnancy • high doses of folate • megaloblastic anemia
The History of HIV/AIDS A generation has reached adulthood since HIV/AIDS first appeared in North America. A quarter of a century later, what have we learned about this disease and what do we ne hiv • aids • acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • history • kaposi's syndrome
The Sea Change Caused by RU-486 The advent of drugs to induce abortions makes it practically impossible ban abortions. Anti-abortion advocates should change tactics. ru-486 • abortion
Vaccine Prevents Pneumonia in Children New vaccine can lower the number of children who die of pneumococcal pneumonia. streptococcus • pneumoniae • vaccine • capsule • pneumonia
Adverse Drug Reactions The number of adverse drug reactions reported to the Food and Drug Administration tripled between 1998 and 2005. When should you report medication side-effects and how? adverse drug reaction • reporting adverse drug reaction • reporting side-effects • reporting medicines • yellow card scheme
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
AIDS Bogeyman Contained Since the disease was identified in 1981, AIDS has claimed the lives of 25 million people. The latest? An all-in-one daily pill that's changing the rules of world trade. aids • gilead sciences • gilead fights aids • all-in-one aids pill • aids virus medicine
Benefits of the Feingold Diet When a child has consistent behavioral issues, the parents should look at diet as a likely cause. The Feingold Association is a good starting point. feingold association • children's diet and behavior • behavioral problems • food additives • improved behavior
Book Review: The Jamlady Cookbook If you are in the need of an excellent cookbook on canning, making jams, jellies, chutneys, marmalades, butters or preserves, I have the book for you! book review • recipes • preserves • marmalades • jams
Botox for Migraines Botox injections are a relatively new treatment for migraine headaches and offer hope for sufferers. botox for migraine headaches • migraine headache treatment • botox hyperdrosis • injections for migraines • migraine relief
Cervical Cancer This gynecological cancer can be serious if left untreated. Learn about human papillomavirus, the Pap smear, treatments, and the cervical cancer vaccine. gynecological cancer • cervical cancer • human papillomavirus • pap smear • cervical cancer vaccine
Chemicals in Sunscreens Some of the products used to protect against skin cancer and photo-aging may not be protecting consumers at all and may be a threat to our health and the environment. chemicals in sunscreen • beauty products • natural sunscreens • chemicals in cosmetics lotion • spf sunscreens
Children's Cold Medicines Warnings Children under the age of 6 may be at risk and children under the age of two are difinitely at risk in the use of OTC cold and cough medications. cough and cold medications • otc meds • over the counter medications • medications for children • fatalities in children from cough and cold medicin
China Recalls Hurt Christmas Sales The year-long recall scare has had a great impact on consumer mentality - China has seen its credibility diminished. Customer action may stifle Christmas sales in the US. china free christmas • not made in china • chinese recall affects christmas sales • zheng xiaoyu execution • shoppers concerns over toy product safety
Chinese Medicine and the Use of Endangered Species The use of endangered plant and animal species in Chinese herbal medicine is an area of growing concern amongst conservation groups around the world. The following article looks at what is being done to halt this practice. endangered species • animals • plants • herbal •
Chromium Supplements Do chromium supplements really cause weight loss? chromium supplements • chromium weight loss • chromium picolinate • minerals for weight loss • dhsea
Daniel How peoples lives touch other people....sometimes in the best of ways, but under the worse circumstances.... daniel pearl • israel
Diet Supplements Do's and Don'ts Researchers from the USA have recently produced a report on popular dietary supplements. While some promote weight loss, they found, most are ineffective or dangerous. diet supplement • weight loss • dietary aid • appetite suppressant • starch blocker
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
Ephedra---Help for Dieters? This article describes the use of the herbal remedy,ephedra, for weight-loss and discusses its associated risks. ephedra • obesity • ma-huang • weight-loss
Fibromyalgia: Meds are Not Enough For sufferers of fibromyalgia, the condition is confusing and painful, and medication does little to help. Now exercise can help to provide relief and improved function. fibromyalgia: meds are not enough • fibromyalgia causes chronic pain and tenderness • monday may 12 • was fibromyalgia awareness day • fibromyalgia
Flaxseed Egg Substitute Recipe Problems with cholesterol? Get rid of the eggs! Ground and mixed with water, high fiber flax seed makes an amazing egg-free substitute that can be used in baked goods. flaxseed egg substitute • braun flaxseed grinder • vegan recipes • egg-free alternative • healthy baking made delicious
Food Additives - Part 1 Information concerning the food additive MSG and possible adverse reactions msg • adverse reactions • monosodium glutamate • food additive • allergies
Fragrance-Free Nation: What’s In My Perfume? Once upon a time, fragrances were pure. These were created from "essential oils"-flower essences and other natural sources. These days, fragrances can contain toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde. polar organic compounds • fragrances of consumer products • formaldehyde • toxic chemicals in perfume • chemicals in perfume |
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