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Avandia drug under scrutiny by FDA
Jul. 12 | The drug Avandia is again under scrutiny by the FDA. Avandia is an anti-diabetic drug which is known to have serious side effects and it is has become the subject of many lawsuits and controversies recently. In the FDA’s most recent report they claim...
FDA Approves Ampyra to Improve Walking in MS Patients
Jan. 25 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the drug Ampyra which helps improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Clinical trials show that patients taking Ampyra had faster walking speeds than those being treated with a placebo....
FDA Issues Warning About BPA Exposure
Jan. 18 | The Food and Drug Administration is advising families to limit exposure to products containing BPA. Bisphenol A, which is commonly referred to as BPA, is found in a plethora of places in the home. This chemical is found in many plastic containers, canned...
US food safety system too flawed for a quick fix
Mar. 23 | Have you been to a grocery store lately? Many people are worried about the food that they eat because of food recalls. According to a report, five thousand people die each year because they contracted a food borne illness. The Food and Drug Administration...
FDA lacks authority over supplements
Mar. 5 | Did you know that the Food and Drug Administration has very little authority in regards to dietary supplements? Millions of consumers take dietary supplements every day in the United States of America but there is no government agency that ensures the...
