2013

If you were to look at how things are going in terms of lawmakers passing a budget today, you would probably come away with a negative view of politics.  Still, there are some issues that are able to unite members of both parties, and one of those issues is apparently the regulation of compounding pharmacies…. read more

Some people who suffer from joint pain or arthritis may turn to a dietary supplement known as Reumofan as a means to treat their condition.  But a recent investigation from USA Today reveals that even tracking down the company behind the supplement has proven to be a difficult task, and when combined with the fact… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has released a new report outlining the fact that many of the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy being claimed by some firms are not supported by the agency.  They worry that, if consumers are to buy into the claims made by purveyors of HBOT therapy, those persons will miss out… read more

Doctors are increasingly attempting to get the word out about how dangerous it can be to tan indoors.  The Food and Drug Administration has proposed rules that would place stricter regulations on these indoor tanning salons and beds, and states have also gotten in on the act.  33 states limit a minor’s ability to access… read more

This past April, the Dallas, Texas-based NuVision Pharmacy announced a recall of lyophilized injections and methylcobalamin injections due to worries that the sterility of the items may have been compromised.  At the time, there had been reports of soreness, fever, and side effects not all that different from what one would experience with the flu. … read more

Officials are growing increasingly concerned that trampoline parks pose an unreasonable threat to public safety, and as more and more reports of injury arise, lawmakers in California and Utah are currently seeking to crack down on the threat. A law moving through the California legislature would force such parks to submit to regulations not dissimilar… read more

Consumer Reports has released a new article that analyzes the importance of a landmark initiative that sought to improve the safety of numerous types of products, especially those used by children.  The effects of that now five-year old law are still being felt today. The report looks at the the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act,… read more

Many people have the somewhat misguided assumption that warning labels on products are overkill.  They might scoff that of course they would never be the person who would make such a foolish mistake or that certain risks should be obvious.  But the truth is that proper labels are imperative to safety, and nowhere is that… read more

Do your children have toys that include a laser?  If so, then you might make yourself aware of a new consumer alert from the Food and Drug Administration focused on the danger that lasers can pose when not used in the right way. Many don’t think of lasers as being a type of radiation, but… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has called for a new warning to be affixed to any medication containing acetaminophen.  Packaging of such drugs will now have to warn about the threat of a serious skin reaction. This moves comes two years after the Food and Drug Administration strengthened the label to relate to users the… read more

In a new report that acts as a call to action, the President of Consumers Union explains that lawmakers at the state and federal levels need to work harder to pass regulations targeting hazardous chemicals that could wreak untold damage on unsuspecting Americans. He points out the deficiencies of the current regulatory landscape, which has… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is affixing a new warning label to an anti-malaria medication called mefloquine hydrochloride.  Previously going by the name Lariam, the product can lead the user to experience psychiatric or neurologic issues.  For instance, the user could face anxiety, hallucinations, depression, ear ringing, or dizziness accompanied by balance issues.  Unfortunately, this… read more