Tag: FDA
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California Bans Food Additives Over Safety Concerns
California has become the first U.S. state to outlaw food additives that are linked to diseases such as cancer. Typically, artificial dyes and flavors come to mind when you think about food additives. Unsurprisingly, people who are trying to focus on their health meet them with a skeptical eye. There is an enhancement in the…
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Zurzuvae: First Oral Postpartum Depression Pill Authorized by the FDA
Carrying and birthing a child definitely takes a toll on the body, and this includes the emotional and mental health impact. With the incidence of postpartum psychiatric illnesses on the rise, it is important to find therapies and treatments that can help to address the issue. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the…
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Generic Drugs Compared to Brand-Name/Original Medication
Generic medication saves Americans billions every year. In fact, it has been shown that they have saved U.S. consumers over $1 trillion in the past decades. While these lower-priced variations are great for your wallet, just how great are they for your overall health and well-being? What Is A Generic Drug? A generic drug is…
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Struggle With Grinding Your Teeth? Botox Might Help
When we think of botox, we usually think of how much it might aid in reducing and even preventing fine lines and wrinkles. However, botox is used for much more than just its aesthetic benefits. Perhaps one of the lesser known and stranger of these uses is for the prevention of tooth grinding and tension…
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Are Your Breast Implants Giving You Cancer?
Over 200 000 breast augmentation procedures are performed every year, with the majority of them being for cosmetic reasons. In fact, patients spent over $1 billion on breast augmentation in 2020, regardless of the pandemic’s effect on aesthetic surgery. As breast augmentation surgery is a popular procedure, there is extra attention paid to the health…
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Racial Diversity In Clinical Trials Is A Matter Of Life and Death
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Considering Breast Implants? FDA Updates Risk Guidelines
The FDA recently updated its risk guidelines for breast implants. The move is aimed at ensuring that women considering breast implants have a clear picture of what implants involve before moving ahead with the surgery. Amendments to the guidelines suggest that the FDA has taken note of a range of concerns around this lucrative aesthetic…
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Sunscreen: It’s Vital to Wear It Every Day But Choose Wisely
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Kratom: What is it, is it safe and could it help?
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Seafood Fraud: Why There’s Something Fishy About Your Next Meal
Last week, Phillip R. Carawan, owner, president and CEO of Capt. Neill’s Seafood Inc in North Carolina, pleaded guilty in federal court, admitting to a federal charge of falsely labeling millions of dollars of crab meat from overseas as a “Product of USA”. Carawan had instructed his employees to mislabel nearly 180,000 pounds of crab…