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# fda - Wednesday 17 April, 2019

FDA orders medical device companies to stop selling pelvic mesh Vaginal Mesh

FDA orders medical device companies to stop selling pelvic mesh

Apr 17th 2019, 4:17 PM 20,467 Views 14 Comments

The FDA said it couldn’t assure women that these devices were safe and effective longterm.

# fda - Saturday 29 July, 2017

The US is proposing new laws to lower nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels Radical Change

The US is proposing new laws to lower nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels

Jul 29th 2017, 5:45 PM 9,336 Views 23 Comments

“A renewed focus on nicotine can help us to achieve a world where cigarettes no longer addict future generations of our kids,” the FDA said.

# fda - Monday 9 January, 2017

Ohio obtains hundreds of vials of lethal injection drugs so executions can continue Death Penalty

Ohio obtains hundreds of vials of lethal injection drugs so executions can continue

Jan 9th 2017, 10:35 PM 15,481 Views 51 Comments

Drugmakers have, by and large, put their drugs off-limits for executions.

# fda - Saturday 28 May, 2016

This tiny implant could be the key to overcoming heroin addiction

This tiny implant could be the key to overcoming heroin addiction

May 28th 2016, 11:15 AM 14,168 Views 26 Comments

The tiny implant is called Probuphine and could address some of the hardest parts of treating addiction.

# fda - Saturday 31 October, 2015

There's a plan to get the world's biggest club drug approved for medical use by 2021 United States

There's a plan to get the world's biggest club drug approved for medical use by 2021

Oct 31st 2015, 8:00 PM 32,298 Views 22 Comments

It could be used as a viable treatment for use in psychotherapy to treat PTSD.

# fda - Thursday 4 June, 2015

The 'female Viagra' could be coming very soon Start Your Engines

The 'female Viagra' could be coming very soon

Jun 4th 2015, 8:55 AM 21,946 Views 18 Comments

The side effects don’t exactly breed confidence though.

# fda - Saturday 10 January, 2015

Department looks at options for lifting ban on gay men donating blood Blood

Department looks at options for lifting ban on gay men donating blood

Jan 10th 2015, 7:54 PM 14,536 Views 99 Comments

A policy paper being examined sets out options including a total removal of the ban and a time deferral on donation.

# fda - Saturday 12 July, 2014

Is spraying sun cream on our kids doing them more harm than good? Protect Yourself

Is spraying sun cream on our kids doing them more harm than good?

Jul 12th 2014, 7:00 AM 20,805 Views 26 Comments

The FDA is investigating whether this product is harmful as people may accidentally breath in dangerous chemicals.

# fda - Wednesday 9 July, 2014

FBI investigating how vials of contagious smallpox were left in lab Drug Tests

FBI investigating how vials of contagious smallpox were left in lab

Jul 9th 2014, 10:04 AM 5,830 Views 19 Comments

The White House has been briefed on the incident, which came to public attention yesterday.

# fda - Tuesday 8 July, 2014

Forgotten smallpox vials discovered in US research centre Smallpox

Forgotten smallpox vials discovered in US research centre

Jul 8th 2014, 6:56 PM 14,528 Views 11 Comments

World health authorities had believed the only samples left of the disease were safely and securely stored away.

# fda - Wednesday 2 April, 2014

Anti-depressant ingredient from Cork plant contaminated with waste Warning

Anti-depressant ingredient from Cork plant contaminated with waste

Apr 2nd 2014, 9:47 AM 12,516 Views 72 Comments

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to GlaxoSmithKline over the contamination which the company first became aware of in January 2012.

# fda - Wednesday 12 February, 2014

Female 'Viagra' pill aimed at boosting a woman's libido makes some sleepy Mojo

Female 'Viagra' pill aimed at boosting a woman's libido makes some sleepy

Feb 12th 2014, 10:54 AM 17,618 Views 38 Comments

‘Flibanserin’ is believed to work on key neurotransmitters in the brain that affect sexual desire, excitement and inhibition.

# fda - Saturday 4 May, 2013

Why is the US investigating added caffeine in foods? The Buzz

Why is the US investigating added caffeine in foods?

May 4th 2013, 9:30 AM 10,022 Views 19 Comments

You may be surprised by the beverages and foods containing the stimulant… even chewing gum.

# fda - Wednesday 24 October, 2012

Parents warned after US lawsuit filed against Monster energy drink makers Food Safety

Parents warned after US lawsuit filed against Monster energy drink makers

Oct 24th 2012, 11:09 AM 13,745 Views 41 Comments

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has said parents should keep highly caffeinated drinks away from their children.

# fda - Friday 27 July, 2012

US can now classify heavily modified stem cells as 'drugs' Stem Cell

US can now classify heavily modified stem cells as 'drugs'

Jul 27th 2012, 3:15 PM 2,233 Views No Comments

THE Food and Drug Administration now have the ability to declare certain stem cells as drugs in the hope of greater policing their use.

# fda - Wednesday 4 July, 2012

HIV home test approved by US Food and Drug Administration FDA

HIV home test approved by US Food and Drug Administration

Jul 4th 2012, 2:45 PM 2,584 Views 10 Comments

The over-the-counter test has the potential to identify people who would otherwise go untested for the infection.

# fda - Thursday 2 February, 2012

One million packs of contraceptive pills recalled in the US Birth Control

One million packs of contraceptive pills recalled in the US

Feb 2nd 2012, 7:57 AM 3,470 Views 17 Comments

Pfizer cited packaging faults as the reason for the recall as pills could be out of sequence, leading to an increased risk of unwanted pregnancies.

# fda - Tuesday 3 January, 2012

Column: Feeling unhealthy? It could be what you’re eating… Opinion

Column: Feeling unhealthy? It could be what you’re eating…

Jan 3rd 2012, 7:30 AM 1,147 Views 57 Comments

The food we live on is less healthy than ever before – and some of it is hardly food at all. But a few simple actions can help turn the tide, writes Emma Murphy.

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