New Rules From FDA Seek To Improve Infant Formula Safety
The Food and Drug Administration wants to ensure that infant formulas are as safe as they could possibly be, and to that end, they have come out with a regulation that enacts rigorous standards related to such products. There are three chief aims of the recently released rule. First, any product classified as infant formula… read more
FDA Explains Why The Time Is Still Ripe For A Flu Shot
We always hope that citizens do whatever they can to protect themselves from the various dangers that are out there in the world. One of the ways that people can take an interest in their own safety is by getting a flu vaccine, and even though we’re well into February, there are still some who… read more
FDA Campaign Takes Aim At Youth Smoking
For most people that find themselves with a smoking habit that’s hard to kick, their exposure to the addictive substance began when they were young, likely due to peer pressure and a desire to fit in. Because of this, it’s important to emphasize early on how important it is to stay clear of the deleterious… read more
FDA’s Approach To Livestock Antibiotics Questioned
The debate continues to rage over whether or not the Food and Drug Administration is doing enough to curtail the usage of antibiotics in feed for livestock intended for the food supply. The concern is that providing these antibiotics to animals could lead them to develop resistances that could then be passed on to humans,… read more
FDA Relates How To Protect Your Kids From Head Lice
The Food and Drug Administration is attempting to help parents protect their children from head lice. In a new consumer health update, the agency has outlined some of the myths surrounding head lice as well as those ways parents can protect their young ones, especially at the start of winter break when the risk of… read more
Safety Of Soda’s Caramel Coloring Called Into Question
Are you drinking a Coke, a Pepsi, or any other type of dark soft drink while you’re reading this story? Then you may want to put that soda down for the moment as we explore the revelations of a new report. The safety of the caramel coloring found in these and many other types of… read more
FDA Urges Caution When Removing Warts
Have you had a pesky wart that you wanted to remove but didn’t want to have to go in to the doctor to do so? If so, then you might set your sights on the kind of over the counter products that are readily available in stores around the country. Unfortunately, these items could prove… read more
Officials Seek Reports Of Tobacco-Related Adversity
If an individual suffers adversity related to a medical device or a drug, the Food and Drug Administration hopes that he or she or their doctor files a report on that product through the MedWatch system. This allows the agency to keep track of hazards that could be indicative of serious and widespread problems, and… read more
Registration Rule Gets Early Response From Compounders
Two years ago, compounding pharmacies were in the spotlight after an outbreak of fungal meningitis claimed the lives of 64 people and sickened hundreds more. Officials were able to trace the contamination back to the Framingham, Massachusetts-based New England Compounding Center. The issue brought to light a serious problem with compounders, pharmacies that formulate medications… read more
Editorial Calls Upon FDA To Regulate Electronic Cigarettes
In the recent past, the Food and Drug Administration and federal officials have clamped down on the tobacco industry marketing its products. However, the advent of electronic cigarettes has proved an impediment to such regulatory efforts, as in their current form, these product actually exist outside the purview of the agency. A new editorial from… read more
Concussion Miracle Cures May Pose A Threat To Health
Followers of this blog can see that dietary supplements get recalled on a fairly regular basis. This is despite the fact that supplements aren’t required to go through the same rigorous approval process that medications must be put through before arriving on the market. Typically, a dietary supplement will be privy to a recall alert… read more
FDA Explains The Need For Caution With Portable Bed Rails
If you have trouble getting around your home and have decided to install portable bed rails around your sleeping space, or if you have an elderly loved one who has done the same, then you absolutely must understand the information on hand from the Food and Drug Administration in a new consumer update. The agency… read more