Tag Archives: FDA

• Health

  FDA wants more regulations on tanning beds

  The FDA wants tighter regulation of indoor tanning beds, citing concerns about equipment malfunctions that have resulted in consumers getting excess radiation.
• Health

  FDA bans generic versions of original OxyContin pills

  In an effort to curb prescription painkiller abuse, the Food and Drug Administration is banning generic versions of the original OxyContin formula.
• Health / News

  Tests show more than half of meat contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria

  Antibiotic-resistant bacteria was found in more than half of all meat recently tested by the FDA.
• Health / News

  Proposed graphic warnings on cigarettes won’t happen

  The Department of Justice will not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling that blocked new graphic warnings on cigarette packages.
• News

  Report: Energy shots possibly linked to illnesses and deaths

  A new report says there is a possible link between those energy shots you see at store counters and more than a dozen deaths.
• Health

  FDA launches campaign against fake Internet pharmacies

  Buyers should beware when it comes to buying medicine online according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
• Health

  New treatments offer hope for Crohn’s patients

  In the last 10 years, there has been an explosion of scientific discoveries related to the genetic and environmental causes of Crohn’s disease.
• Health

  FDA expected to approve new diet drug

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve a new prescription diet drug called Qnexa on Tuesday.
• Health

  FDA: Avoid sunscreen on infants

  The FDA recently advised parents to avoid putting sunscreen on babies, especially those 6 months old and younger.
• Health

  FDA approves drug to treat some obese, overweight adults

  Some people who suffer from chronic weight issues may soon get some help from a pill.　
• Health

  FDA warns about benzocaine in baby pain gels

  The FDA has linked an ingredient found in many pain gels and liquids for use on babies to a rare blood disorder.
• Health

  FDA warns of fake Adderall sales

  The Food and Drug Administration has a warning for people who buy Adderall online — it could be fake.