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FDA Health Headlines
May 21 Webinar: Steps to Addressing Health Disparities
Michelle Yeboah of FDA’s Office of Minority Health tells how the agency is addressing health disparities among minority populations in America.
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:42:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: April 2012
FDA warns about a contaminated ultrasound gel, and a higher risk of blood clots with some birth control pills.
Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Unit Mobilizes for Emergency Response
During the outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly tied to spicy tuna sushi, , FDA's urgent-response team shifted into high gear.
Thu, 03 May 2012 09:06:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Consumer Update Analytics
This page contains links to all past Consumer Update Analytics web pages.
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
It's a Small World, After All
New "Global Engagement" report opens a window of FDA's work around the world to guarantee the safety of imported foods, medical products and other regulated goods.
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:31:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Continues Dialogue on 'Nano' Regulation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing a dialogue on nanotechnology by publishing draft guidelines on the use of nanomaterials in cosmetics and substances added to foods.
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:53:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Fentanyl Patch Can Be Deadly to Children
FDA is warning that improper use, storage and disposal of the fentanyl patch, a potent pain medication, can be deadly to children who swallow it or apply it to their own skin.
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:44:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
MedWatch Safety Alerts: March 2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces safety alerts and reviews for some widely used medications, skin creams and baby food.
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: February 2012
Learn about these and other safety alerts at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch.
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA's China Offices Focus on Product Safety
After a series of safety scares involving Chinese exports, the Food and Drug Administration's China office has trained nearly 1,600 Chinese manufacturers and regulators on U.S. safety standards. They hope the training will head off future problems.
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:37:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA and ISMP Work to Prevent Medication Errors
FDA is working with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) to protect consumers from medication errors, which are preventable mistakes in labeling, packaging, prescribing, dispensing, and order communication.
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:12:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Less Risky Tobacco Product? Only if the Science Says So
The Tobacco Control Act created a path that companies may use to bring products to the market that are less harmful or reduce the risk of tobacco-related disease.
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:40:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
What Are You Smoking (or Chewing or Inhaling)?
FDA establishes a list of harmful or potentially harmful chemicals in tobacco products and smoke, and requires tobacco companies to report how much of these chemicals are in their products.
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:39:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Continues to Study BPA
The assessment by the Food and Drug Administration is that scientific evidence does not suggest that the very low levels of human exposure to BPA through the diet are unsafe.
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:34:00 -0500 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Mercury Poisoning Linked to Skin Products
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to use skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, or lotions that might contain mercury after products with the toxic metal turned up in at least seven states.
Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:21:00 -0600 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA Expands Advice on Statin Risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces important safety changes for statins, the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Helping Rare Disease Patients Find Their Voice
To help rare disease patients become advocates for themselves and others, the Food and Drug Administration is holding a FDA Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Day.�
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0600 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Why Do People Use Tobacco? Looking for Answers
The Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health have launched a nationwide study of smokers and nonsmokers to understand more about tobacco use.
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0600 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Grapefruit Juice and Medicine May Not Mix
Grapefruit juice can affect how well some medicines work, and it may cause dangerous side effects. Learn more at www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm292276.htm
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:01:00 -0600 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Toothbrush Can Chip Teeth and Cause Choking
Caution! Spinbrush can harm your teeth--or worse. Learn how to avoid the risks of injury with Spinbrush at http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm291790.htm
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:15:00 -0600 - Source:U.S. Food & Drug Administration
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