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24th September 2009
About Champix
Champix is the best selling smoking cessation drug and was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. This innovative drug is manufactured by Pfizer pharmaceuticals, the renowned creators of Viagra. This innovative treat... Read >
Author: rozane24th September 2009
About Champix
Champix is the best selling smoking cessation drug and was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. This innovative drug is manufactured by Pfizer pharmaceuticals, the renowned creators of Viagra. This innovative treat... Read >
Author: rozane24th September 2009
About Champix
Champix is the best selling smoking cessation drug and was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. This innovative drug is manufactured by Pfizer pharmaceuticals, the renowned creators of Viagra. This innovative treat... Read >
Author: rozane22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a g... Read >
Author: kashmiri22nd September 2009
Since 1995, America's pharmaceutical research companies have made great strides in fighting rare diseases. More than 160 new medicines to treat rare or "orphan" diseases have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the last decade alon... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: trinity.services02022nd September 2009
Today, almost anything can be searched, accessed, and learned on the World Wide Web. In fact, people's everyday lives are becoming more and more dependent on the use of the Internet; may it be for work, home, leisure, and personal purposes.
One of the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Chinese teas have long been considered great for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled “Chinese diet tea” for those who wish to lose weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that many b... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Everyone wants to save money, and the good news is that purchasing medicine online is both easy and affordable. This is because online pharmacies have a much lower overhead expenses.. The US Pharmacopeia (USP) has joined forces with the Food and Drug Admi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Nutritional supplements refers to a wide range of products that are designed to enhance your health, improve athletic performance, or otherwise affect your physical or mental well being. These can include vitamins, sports supplements, weight loss products... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius, L.) is a perennial herb and grows wild in deciduous forests of the eastern United States. American ginseng is an erect plant that reaches a height of 0.3 to 0.7 meters and has fusiform roots, greenish-white flowers a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Many people may not realize it, but much of the meat we eat contains synthetic growth hormones and other chemicals that may be harmful to us. Why would cattle owners want to use growth hormones? It is all about money. Ranchers today want to produce mo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
The products of Hemadrol consists of the following
� Increase and promote in free testosterone baseline levels of blood
� Encourage Muscle Hypertrophy
� Encourage Strength Increase
Hemadrol is classified as one of a type �Pro Anabolic�. As... Read >
Author: Alien17th September 2009
Background of Synthroid
Synthroid is a brand of hormone replacement therapy for a hormone normally produced by the thyroid to control your body's energy and metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when you have an underactive thyroid that stops producing hor... Read >
Author: ravishrishri17th September 2009
Herbal nutritional supplements are products that are intended to supplement or complement one’s diet. This means that nutritional supplements are not meant to replace actual food but rather to supplement whatever nutritional requirement a person’s di... Read >
Author: fredburfell12th September 2009
It’s a dream many women to have a fuller and firmer breasts. For many women who are too self-conscious, the size of their breasts may cause them to think poorly of themselves. The attitude towards the breast enlargement is often dictated by fashion. The... Read >
Author: Apple11th September 2009
Home test kits are becoming increasingly popular because they offer some advantages over traditional laboratory testing, but before choosing a kit is important to make sure that the one you select yields accurate and reliable test results.
A variety of... Read >
Author: Victor Battles, M.D. 08th September 2009
Dewitt, NY—Compressed air is used for everything from inflating automobile tires and powering engines to firing paintball guns, manufacturing drugs and cleaning teeth.
Because of compressed air’s many applications, various government regulations, p... Read >
Author: marketing_datakeyllc07th September 2009
Blue light therapy involves the use of a lamp or light source that emits bright blue light - that is - light of a certain frequency, the wavelength of which is part of the visible spectrum of light at 405 to 426 nm. Blue light treatment is a United States... Read >
Author: Allen Anderson04th September 2009
Home test kits are becoming increasingly popular because they offer some advantages over traditional laboratory testing, but before choosing a kit is important to make sure that the one you select yields accurate and reliable test results.
A variety of... Read >
Author: Victor E. Battles, M.D. 03rd September 2009
In most cases male hair loss is caused by a condition more commonly known as "male pattern baldness". This condition is generally inherited and passed through the family. Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) or Androgenetic Alopecia are the commonly used terms to ... Read >
Author: Dr. Maurice Collins30th August 2009
A stroll down the aisle housing the vitamins in the supermarket or drugstore reveals a cornucopia of choices. There are stores dedicated solely to selling vitamins and nutritional supplements. Based on the number of my patients who ask me questions about ... Read >
Author: drhuang25th August 2009
There are many types of companies that may choose to work with a healthcare or medical public relations agency. These companies market medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biopharma products or perform research in the life sciences. Calling upon the expertis... Read >
Author: schwartz-pr12th August 2009
In the wake of several lawsuits being filed against Bayer regarding Yasmin/Yaz side effects, three main firms responsible for managing the majority of these lawsuits (23 of the 32 filed cases around the country) have filed a joint motion asking that the Y... Read >
Author: LegalView10th August 2009
You know the lipstick you wear, that indispensible cosmetic made of pigment and wax that you ingest on a daily basis? That's right -- ingest. As in "absorb and take into your body." Guess what? That lipstick isn't much different than a wax crayon. Surpri... Read >
09th August 2009
Breast pumps are medical devices and, as such, are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some women use them because they need to go back to work. Other women use them because breast pumps can increase their milk supply, relieve their engor... Read >
Author: breastpumps904th August 2009
Metoclopramide (brand name: Reglan) has been linked to a serious movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia. Reports indicate that in patients taking Reglan for an extended period of time, the chances of developing tardive dyskinesia increase signific... Read >
Author: LegalView03rd August 2009
Federal class action lawsuits have been filed in Ohio and Wisconsin alleging that since Yasmin/Yaz has been available on the market, it has been responsible for over 50 deaths and hundreds of health concerns due to complications with the medicine. Accord... Read >
Author: LegalView29th July 2009
In the United States, the possession of nitrous oxide is not illegal especially when it is used for medication given by a professional doctor or dentist. It is considered illegal (in other states) if it is used for personal consumption. It is prohibited b... Read >
Author: James Palin23rd July 2009
Recently, multinational food company Nestle announced a recall on its refrigerated cookie dough products called Toll House after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) warned that these were linked... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th July 2009
The number of people suffering from obesity and its related diseases has grown at an alarming rate, all over the world. People who have become aware of the health hazards of obesity work hard towards shedding those extra pounds. But a quick weight loss is... Read >
Author: jameshanrry17th July 2009
The discovery of diet pills that made spending hours in a gym and following a strict dieting program redundant to a certain extent, created a rage in the market. They turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the whole pharmaceutical industry, which i... Read >
Author: jameshanrry16th July 2009
The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention recently announced a first-of-its kind collection of standards designed to assist dietary supplements manufacturers in improving the standards for quality and purity that helps protect consumers. The USP Dietary Sup... Read >
Author: 24hoursupplements26th June 2009
Dietary Supplement Linked to Serious Liver Damage
Recently, government health officials made a public warning over the use of Hydroxycut, a popular dietary supplement for body-builders to tone their muscles and shed excess fat, after a test revealed th... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd June 2009
Hair fall is a serious issue for everybody. Nobody wants to be bald. Baldness is a strictly undesired problem for people of all ages. There are various reasons behind development of hair fall problems. However, nowadays people suffering from hair fall pro... Read >
Author: buypropeciaonline.co.uk19th June 2009
The world of medicines and drugs can indeed be quite interesting and exciting with new life saving and other drugs being invented by science. While this can be life saving and disease annihilating, there is also the possibility of many side effects result... Read >
Author: Vikas Sah14th June 2009
It is a fact that nowadays omega 3 fatty acids have gained huge popularity and people are becoming increasingly aware of their amazing health benefits.
The best source for these very important nutrients is fish oil.
Prestigious authorities like the ... Read >
Author: nicossty14th June 2009
It is a fact that all the medical research so far about high dose fish oil, has not yet established that there are serious side effects to consider.
The recommended dosage given by manufacturers varies from 2 to 5 grams a day. Considering that the majo... Read >
Author: nicossty14th June 2009
It is true that omega 3 fatty acids have been receiving a lot of praise in the last few years. Prestigious institutions such as the American Heart Institute (AHA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have openly endorsed them, encouraging people to ... Read >
Author: nicossty14th June 2009
It is a fact that, as of now, there are no defined enforceable fish oil specifications regarding maximum allowable levels of pollutants. Different government and third party agencies stipulate their own recommended specifications.
Therefore, it's up to... Read >
Author: nicossty13th June 2009
Fastin is the latest fast acting diet pill from Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals. It works by increasing your metabolism's ability to burn more calories through the action of Phenylethylamine, which is a naturally produced chemical that has been linked to the regu... Read >
12th June 2009
An individual hired to conduct clinical trials for Avandia from 2000 to 2006 did not follow the appropriate guidelines, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
According to reports from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the... Read >
Author: Legal12th June 2009
A price tag of nearly $1 billion has recently been associated with the peanut butter recall, with the cost affecting both manufacturers and health officials as well as consumers, according to reports deriving from the Peanut Butter Corp of America Congres... Read >
Author: Legal11th June 2009
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) introduced the drug Avodart onto the market as a prescription drug in 2002 as a treatment for enlarged prostate gland in men. Avodart decreases the amount of dihydroxytestosterone (DHT) in the body, thus allowing... Read >
Author: Peter alex08th June 2009
Valerian is the generic name of a root herb used as a sedative substance to treat insomnia and anxiety disorder. For more than one thousand years, Valerian root has been used as a tranquilizer to calm people by helping them alleviate stress.
The bioche... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson08th June 2009
Valerian is the generic name of a root herb used as a sedative substance to treat insomnia and anxiety disorder. For more than one thousand years, Valerian root has been used as a tranquilizer to calm people by helping them alleviate stress.
The bioche... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson05th June 2009
About Xenical Orlistat
Xenical is marketed by Roche pharmaceuticals and is available in most online and offline pharmacies. It is on prescription basis. Xenical Orlistat was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999 as a prescription ... Read >
Author: rozane04th June 2009
Take this medication as prescribed.
Amoxicillin belongs to a class of drugs called penicillins. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Amoxicillin has not been approved by the ... Read >
Author: buyamoxicillin9912th May 2009
If water is the source of life, polluted water is the source of disease. For most people, if water does not taste bad, smell bad, or have abnormal color, it is a drinking water. Yet, the majority of harmful pollutants found in water are odorless and taste... Read >
Author: Raphaelo08th May 2009
Most would want a long and active life, which is why recent anti-aging claims made for the plant chemical compound resveratrol have created considerable excitement, with people wanting to know if these claims are for real and whether resveratrol side-effe... Read >
Author: Audrey Lynn08th May 2009
Our government is trumpeting how on the ball it is to get its strategic stockpile of Tamiflu out to the public. What they aren’t boasting about is that their supply is about ready to expire. The other thing they aren’t explaining to the public is th... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards07th May 2009
Is Valtrex Safe During Pregnancy? — An Overview
Valtrex® (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is generally considered safe for women who are pregnant. This is based on animal studies that looked at the effects of Valtrex during pregnancy
Valtrex and Pregnanc... Read >
Author: buyvaltrex.info01st May 2009
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first IPL hair removal system in July 1997. In the years since then it has become mainstream with a variety of pulsed light devices now used in clinics around the world to stop unwanted body hair.
... Read >
Author: Mike Jones17th April 2009
Chinese teas have long been considered great for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled "Chinese diet tea" for those who wish to lose weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that many bel... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith17th April 2009
When a person is afflicted with the diabetes disease, the doctor will prescribe diabetes diet control, exercise, change in lifestyle or even a diabetes team just to maintain a near normal level of blood sugar.
There will be a drastic change in the die... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson17th April 2009
When a person is afflicted with the diabetes disease, the doctor will prescribe diabetes diet control, exercise, change in lifestyle or even a diabetes team just to maintain a near normal level of blood sugar.
There will be a drastic change in the die... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson16th April 2009
There was a time when breast augmentation, or cosmetic surgery in general, was limited to the Rich and Famous. Today, as the cost of cosmetic surgical procedures has dramatically lowered, that barrier has been broken, and more women from all walks of life... Read >
Author: Tom Harel09th April 2009
Obesity is a condition which is characterized by the accumulation of fats in the body. More and more people are affected by obesity these days as the life style of people is changing at a rapid pace. A person is considered to be obese only if his body Mas... Read >
Author: ashleybr09th April 2009
Antidepressants are widely and regularly prescribed to people with bipolar disorder. There are different types of antidepressants.
? Atypical antidepressant is an example of antidepressant which is chemically not related to other antidepressants. So... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu07th April 2009
Before you shop for the overly advertised over-the-counter weight loss pill in an effort to meet your weight loss goal, please think twice. Your diet pill may be unsafe, ineffective or downright dangerous. The health warning was published in the November ... Read >
Author: Hayden02nd April 2009
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, India's largest pharmaceutical company announced that it has received an approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), to market and manufacture Topirimate tablets 25mg,... Read >
Author: Biospectrum Bureau01st April 2009
"All natural" is now teetering on the edge of becoming mainstream. Case in point? Pizza Hut. Their new "all natural" pizzas have hit the stores and marked the beginning of...well, something. I'm not entirely sure what though. It seems like a good thing, b... Read >
Author: Calorista31st March 2009
filters to remove impurities, chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria and most every contaminant you can think of. With the right size and filter combination for your specific home, your water can be exceptionally pure and healthy.
Cost Comparison Drinking ... Read >
Author: Jude Simons25th March 2009
Xenical (Orlistat) – The Fat Fighter Diet Pill
Xenical was approved as the medication for the treatment of obesity by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April, 1999. In the past 10 years, Xenical has helped thousands of obese people shed extr... Read >
Author: shaily13th March 2009
Genesis Juice, is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while... Read >
Author: Adam Trevorz13th March 2009
Although breast augmentation is thought by many to be a modern phenomenon, its genesis can be traced back to the late 19th century. At that time, paraffin was injected directly into the breasts, a procedure that led to unnatural results and infections. Be... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry09th March 2009
A recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that heart failure patients consuming nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be at an increased risk for NSAIDs side effects and dangers. The article, from January 26, reported that, "no... Read >
Author: Legal05th March 2009
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the branch of the Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for ensuring the safety of the United States' food and medicine supply. The FDA's primary goals are to ensure that foods meet certai... Read >
Author: Dean Whittet04th March 2009
Health Promotion Nutrition, is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as... Read >
Author: Adam Trevorz03rd March 2009
Many people think if they just eliminate red meat and poultry from their diets, their eating healthier. This is partly true, but there are hazards to eating fish and seafood as well. The harm that humans have done to the environment has had a direct effec... Read >
Author: Jasper Sayer23rd February 2009
Using a harsh chemical hair straightener can cause breakage, thinning, scalp damage, and hair loss. Sodium hydroxide, or lye, is traditionally used as a hair straightener or relaxer, but it is a harsh substance that changes the chemical makeup of hair. ... Read >
Author: Satya Narayan17th February 2009
The Chicago Tribune recently reported on the most up-to-date figures relating to the peanut butter recall, which included the deaths of eight Americans as well as the poisonings of approximately 575 individuals across 43 states, affecting more than 400 pr... Read >
Author: Legal10th February 2009
Maybe you have seen a commercial with a guy simply brushing his hair and the brush is emitting a red light. The announcer may be saying ..."Ladies & Gentlemen, are you losing your hair, is it dull, lifeless, brittle? Then try the HairMax Laser Comb. It'... Read >
Author: vishal02nd February 2009
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, colored contac... Read >
Author: Bella Mclaine01st February 2009
Magnetic resonance breast imaging (MRI) has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 1991 for use as a supplemental tool, besides mammography, to assist diagnose breast cancer. Breast MRI is an outstanding problem-solving techn... Read >
Author: Mc Ezzia22nd January 2009
If you have been told that you have skin cancer you might be uncertain about the treatment you will receive as, even if you have already had your treatment options explained to you in detail by your doctor, you might still be confused by all the medical j... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders22nd January 2009
If you have received a diagnosis of skin cancer you may be wondering what treatment which you will be getting because, even if you have already talked through your treatment options with your doctor, you may still feel lost due to the inability to absorb ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders20th January 2009
Before you shop for the overly advertised over-the-counter weight loss pill in an effort to meet your weight loss goal, please think twice. Your diet pill may be unsafe, ineffective or downright dangerous. The health warning was published in the November ... Read >
Author: Hayden17th January 2009
A Science Daily news article recently reported on the research being conducted by University of Pittsburg Cancer Institute (UPCI) researchers that pancreatic cancer patients find more success prior to surgery by receiving a combination of therapies includ... Read >
Author: Legal09th January 2009
Women who consume Avandia (rosiglitazone) or Actos (pioglitazone) for their type 2 diabetes condition may be at an increased risk of bone fractures among their hips as well as other body parts, according to a study recently published in the Canadian Medic... Read >
Author: Legal17th December 2008
Finasteride is one of the most successful treatments for male pattern hair loss in men. The drug has been approved by FDA for treating male pattern baldness in men only. USFDA does not approve finasteride for women. Finasteride is commonly available on pr... Read >
Author: Katie15th December 2008
BOTOX cosmetic injection is an alternative option to surgery for removing and preventing wrinkles that appear on the face, due to the effects of aging or repetitive facial expressions. BOTOX cosmetic treatment has been approved by the Food and Drug Admini... Read >
Author: Spero Theodorou12th December 2008
A menstrual cup is a bell shaped barrier which serves as a form of period protection and is worn inside the vagina. Instead of absorbing menstrual fluid, it serves as a storage vessel until the cup is ready to be removed. A menstrual cup is more discree... Read >
Author: divacup03rd December 2008
Modern American women have more choice in birth control types than ever before in history. With such a wide variety of birth control available so easily and inexpensively, there's little excuse for accidental pregnancy these days. The Food and Drug Admini... Read >
Author: LSOYO03rd December 2008
When birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptives, were first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over 45 years ago, high-dosage pills coupled with sometimes severe side-effects were commonplace. Today, however, low-dosage pills w... Read >
Author: LSOYO02nd December 2008
Many of us might have often looked at the photos of our favorite idols in awe and wondered how great it would be to have that ‘to die for back’ or those ‘six pack abs’. The good news is that the arrival of the Smartlipo MPX has started a new revol... Read >
Author: Julia Anderson01st December 2008
In the middle of September the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified Ranbaxy, that the FDA will block entry of their products into the United States. Ranbaxy, an Indian generic drug producing giant, sells more than 20 different types of generic ... Read >
Author: Paul Justice01st December 2008
SmartLipo can be considered a better solution for fat removal than Cool Lipo, in several respects. Laser assisted liposuction, a recent advancement in liposuction science, is known for its obvious benefits over traditional liposuction – minimally invasi... Read >
Author: Julia Anderson30th November 2008
With the continuous advancements in today's technology, people can now buy almost anything on the Internet. Among the many service websites that any person can get via online transaction are the Internet pharmacies.
Just like land-based or local drugs... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga26th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is becoming the center of controversy as news reports continue to surface on the declining status of the regulatory body as well as the underfunding that has allegedly been occ... Read >
Author: LegalView18th November 2008
More than 45 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved "the pill" in 1960; it continues to be the most popular and one of the most effective forms of reversible birth control. Today, American women have more than 40 different oral c... Read >
Author: stbotanica16th November 2008
Patients from all over the United States who have been administered Trasylol are beginning to file claims against the industry giant Bayer Pharmaceutical. Trasylol is a drug known as Aprotinin that is administered to patients when they undergo surgery whe... Read >
Author: Paul Justice12th November 2008
On January 23rd, Public Citizen, a consumer group, filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) requesting labeling changes for botulinum toxins marketed in the United States.
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures in South... Read >
Author: Cliniquerejuvenation 11th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau
Is an herb a true medication?
If you think an herb is not a true medication, think again!
Did you know that many of the most effective medications today have herbs as their main ingredients? For example, Digoxin, on... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau10th November 2008
Salt is a rock. It is not a food. Some websites say that you need salt, but they are trying to sell you salt. They will say that other salt is bad, but you should buy their salt since it is good for you. It has lots of sodium in it and can still make you ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
An antibiotic that is known to have treated respiratory infections has recently been linked to liver disease among patients. Ketek, telithromycin, was not only linked to liver failure among patients, but in a recent issu... Read >
Author: LegalView31st October 2008
A drug similar to Ketek, which is an antibiotic that has been linked to liver disease among patients, is getting ready to be sold in Asia even after red flags were raised on these drugs.
Ketek is part of the class of drugs known as ketolide belonging t... Read >
Author: Legal30th October 2008
VISX CustomVue is a laser vision corrective technique developed by Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003. This revolutionary new eye surgery uses wavefront ablation procedures to set a new standard... Read >
Author: AC Teeple28th October 2008
Big Pharma is teaming up with other anti-supplement cohorts to spearhead a petition urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement new limitations on manufacturers of weight-management supplements. It should come as no surprise that the large... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd October 2008
Do prescription drugs really need expiration dates or is it just another ploy to extract more cash from an unsuspecting public? If you are taking any kind of medication, you probably have noticed that your prescription medication includes an expiration da... Read >
Author: Ben Dressen17th October 2008
Nutritional supplement, is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foo... Read >
Author: Adam Trevorz13th October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) recently implored the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to amend the Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) label to include a statement that promotes a vegan diet.... Read >
Author: LegalView13th October 2008
There are 2 skin care products that provide the foundation for beautiful skin. A good skin care moisturizer cream and anti-wrinkle cream should be the primary tools in an anti aging skin care program.
Skin care moisturizer creams include ingredients s... Read >
Author: John Russell13th October 2008
Nutritional supplement, is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foo... Read >
Author: Adam Trevorz10th October 2008
The John Hopkins Medical Center reported that TNF blockers, also known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, are a group of drugs that suppress continued inflammation found in certain conditions. The drugs are considered autoimmune disorder drugs and... Read >
Author: Legal29th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
In 2005, Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, together released a type 2 diabetes drug known as Byetta (exenatide). The drug acts as a glucose controller for non-insulin dependent diabetics.
Under investigation, the ... Read >
Author: LegalView29th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) is an autoimmune disorder drug belonging to a family of drugs known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors. Recently, Cimzia, along with several other TNF blockers, were linked to an increa... Read >
Author: LegalView19th September 2008
An additional warning was issued for Avandia from manufacturers GlaxoSmithKline, who again saw sales decrease. The type 2 diabetes drug has been the center point for a whirlwind of controversy over safety and side effects.
In 2007, the THerapeutic Good... Read >
Author: Legal18th September 2008
Statin drugs are being prescribed in higher and more potent doses to increasing numbers of people (even those with normal cholesterol levels) for "hypercholesterolemia” - which some doctors call a non-illness. What most physicians often overlook is that... Read >
Author: Rivers Cruz18th September 2008
Statin drugs are being prescribed in higher and more potent doses to increasing numbers of people (even those with normal cholesterol levels) for "hypercholesterolemia” - which some doctors call a non-illness. What most physicians often overlook is that... Read >
Author: sandor18th September 2008
Anadrol is a synthetic anabolic steroid with an active component called Oxymetholone which makes it the strongest androgenic steroid available. It was initially developed for therapeutic purposes due to its pharmacological properties useful for patients o... Read >
Author: Tarun Gupta15th September 2008
Rogaine was the first medicinal drug in history approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating hereditary hair loss. By now it has been approved and is available as a cure for baldness in many other countries of the world. Its only act... Read >
Author: Dody15th September 2008
You would have been bombarded by television commercials and print ads about the wonders of the new sleeping medications. However, you wouldn’t have been confronted with strong warnings either of their potential risks.
Multiple adverse reports have ... Read >
Author: Isabel T.11th September 2008
A recent study comparing nicotine patches to the smoking-cessation drug Chantix reported that Chantix kept smokers cigarette free for longer. The study randomly assigned 746 smokers nicotine patches and Chantix pills. The studies findings were reported in... Read >
Author: Legal09th September 2008
Many women opt for breast implants Hawaii to improve the proportion of their body, as well as to create their ideal physical appearance. While there are many benefits, ranging from increased confidence to physical symmetry, it is important to understand ... Read >
Author: rizzosh09th September 2008
Many women opt for breast implants Hawaii to improve the proportion of their body, as well as to create their ideal physical appearance. While there are many benefits, ranging from increased confidence to physical symmetry, it is important to understand ... Read >
Author: rizzosh09th September 2008
A recall is a business enterprise's or a manufacturer's pull out of a product which the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other product-regulating government agency regard to be in violation of the th... Read >
Author: Marian Alba08th September 2008
There are many medical devices used in the health industry to help save lives or to improve the quality of life of millions of individuals. In general, defibrillators are an electrical device used to counteract fibrillation of the heart muscle and restore... Read >
Author: Legal06th September 2008
Over the past two years, several popular contact lens solutions have been linked to cases of serious eye infections. The most recent case involved Advanced Medical Optical’s Complete® MoisturePlus™ solution, which was recalled in May of 2007, as it w... Read >
Author: Chelsea Francis04th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is a large and profitable entity, making billions of dollars annually. No small part of this is from the sale of "sexual enhancement" supplements.
Often, these products promise ... Read >
Author: LegalView03rd September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered pharmaceuticals manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis to put more strident side effects warning on the packaging of Ketek (telithromycin), an antibiotic that has bee... Read >
Author: LegalView01st September 2008
The E. coli Disaster
By Sandy Powers
Dead rats shoveled into sausage-grinding machines; bribed inspectors; diseased cows slaughtered for beef; filth and guts swept off the floor to be sold as “potted ham”---exposé of the Chicago’s me... Read >
Author: Sandy Powers25th August 2008
The Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patches have been recalled recently and individuals who have had surgery anywhere from two to three years prior are advised to seek medial counsel as they may be at risk to various complications because of the recall.
The p... Read >
Author: Legal15th August 2008
Are Meat and Milk From Cloned Animals Really Safe To Eat?
By Sandy Powers
The cloning process for cattle is almost identical to human embryo cloning techniques. The process, known as somatic cell nuclear transfer,... Read >
Author: Sandy Powers26th July 2008
The Cumulative Effect on Our Children
Hormones are injected into cattle and sheep to promote weight gains in the animals. The faster weight gains reduce the waiting time for the animals’ slaughter, speeding the meat to the dinner table.
Dairy cow... Read >
Author: Sandy Powers22nd July 2008
Apart from other factors such as cost, geographical locations and surgery facilities, of course eye surgeon is the main ingredients that could make or break the success of the surgery.
Finding the right laser eye surgeons is definitely the most importa... Read >
Author: Zul Rahman20th July 2008
On August 18, 2006, only eighteen years old and three days away from her first day in college, Emily Jackson swallowed a single OxyContin tablet, and soon thereafter died. Emily is only one of hundreds of Americans, and thousands world-wide, who have lost... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart09th July 2008
Fen-Phen, also known as fenfluramine and phentermine, and Pondimin (fenfluramine) and Redux - dexfenfluramine - were highly sought after weight loss drugs that become popular in the 90's. The drugs worked by lowering the hunger urge with alterations to th... Read >
24th June 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an antibiotic known as Levaquin (levofloxacin), part of the fluoroquinolone antibiotic group of drugs used to fight infections, for use by children even though the drug's potential link to seve... Read >
Author: Legal19th June 2008
Thirty-five years ago a student living at the Houston Medical Center experienced a sudden onset of diarrhea. Another girl living in the same dormitory had a similar problem. Neither student could find filtered water in the shops that surrounded the Medica... Read >
Author: Laurel Tevolitz19th June 2008
“Pick Safely From Natures Garden”
If you have ever shopped for herbal products in a health food store, you may have noticed that the labels almost never tell the potential medical benefits of the herb, much less, any directions or precautions for t... Read >
Author: Edith Lingenfelter13th June 2008
Nutritional supplements can supply these nutrients and with careful shopping can be quite affordable. However, it is important to realize that more than the cost of a supplement has to be considered in order to get the best value for your nutritional doll... Read >
Author: Chuck Arnone13th June 2008
Treatment for alcohol dependence includes education and support to stop drinking, medicines to reduce withdrawal symptoms and stop alcohol cravings, and professional counseling to work through relationship issues, but now there is also a drug. A brand nam... Read >
Author: EdPhilips10th June 2008
When a person becomes ill with a foodborne disease, he or she may be part of an outbreak -- a cluster of patients who all have the same illness after consuming the same food -- or may have a sporadic illness -- an illness that is not part of a recognized ... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th May 2008
Condoms are used during sex in order for one to have safe sex hence you can?t test a condom in the process of having sex; that means that you will be risking your health due to ignorance. There are a lot of ways of testing condoms. These kinds of tests ar... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th May 2008
Recently, a nation-wide pet food recall affecting nearly 40 brands of food was recalled after reports of the Menu Food dog and cat food had been tainted and was causing kidney failure among animals.
The recall occurred after reports surfaced regarding ... Read >
15th May 2008
Silicone Gel Breast Implants are FDA approved.
For years even the mention of silicone breast implants caused women everywhere to cringe. Many women may still remember when the FDA pulled silicone breast implants off the market because of their tendency t... Read >
Author: Dr. Tom Pousti02nd May 2008
Lap Band Surgery has taken the entire medical world by storm. It is a great ray of hope for all those trying desperately to fight obesity. In fact, many men and women around the world are looking at Lap band Surgery as one of the best weapons in our etern... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire02nd May 2008
What Are Dietary supplements?Dietary supplements are products that contain one or more dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids or other ingredients used to enhance the diet. In the United States, dietary supp... Read >
Author: Kevin A28th April 2008
Today, I am going to deal with three pieces of back-to-back news about the weight loss market in general and Acomplia in particular.
Decision Resources is one of the world's leading research firms on health care and pharmaceutical issues. In a recent r... Read >
Author: John Scott25th April 2008
Legal systems are not all about the top court. There can be many layers underneath where cases and principles in dispute bubble up as the injured seek justice. One of the most contentious of the current issues in the United States is the idea of pre-empti... Read >
Author: John Scott25th April 2008
When an individual undergoes cardiac arrest and thus requires what is known as defibrillation, it is typical that they will need a diagnosis and treatment from and automated external defibrillator (AED). An AED is a portable device that applies electric s... Read >
Author: Legal17th April 2008
After years of operating as a human tissue bank, Biomedical Tissue Services, Ltd., was ordered to cease and desist all operations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. The company's operations were forced to a halt after the FDA released... Read >
07th April 2008
For many years Chinese teas have been viewed as one of the worlds greatest diet remedies. Various companies have been selling these products as such. Chinese diet teas are low on calories and the caffeine found in most teas assists in the burning of calor... Read >
Author: ron king07th April 2008
In order to get your six pack abs, you must first remove the layer of fat that surround your abdomen. And there is not better way then to eat proper and balanced meal. I am going to reveal to you how egg white and protein can help you burn fat.
Egg whi... Read >
Author: Ian Kuro04th April 2008
Every year, millions of people become sick from contaminants polluting the air they breathe. This is especially alarming when considering that those contaminants are found in the air circulating inside their own homes.
Air inside the home is often m... Read >
Author: Miss Emily03rd April 2008
Amidst the highly public debate on depression, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Public Health Advisory (PHA) warning against worsening depression and increased risk of suicidal behavior in people taking antidepressants.
After a short-t... Read >
Author: prmaven02nd April 2008
If you have tried many anti-wrinkle cream products and you do not get the result that you want, perhaps it is time for you to try something more invasive. Using anti-wrinkle injections is the next alternative that you can choose to remove those wrinkles. ... Read >
Author: Kenneth Koh02nd April 2008
Rhinitis during pregnancy can be due to allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or non-allergic rhinitis. If the woman has had allergic rhinitis prior to pregnancy, this could worsen, stay the same, or even improve. This change in symptoms may be dependent upon man... Read >
Author: Kenneth Koh25th March 2008
Acupuncture formed its base in China more than 2,000 years ago and is considered to be the oldest medical treatment known to man. It is necessary to approach the best practitioner of this medicine as it involves hygiene and safety procedures that are in t... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
Here are probably more myths and misconceptions about weight loss than there are solid facts. Let's take a look at some of the questionable claims about weight loss made in other diet books and on weight-loss products, and try to separate fact from fictio... Read >
Author: Alien25th March 2008
The introduction of the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB), or Gastric Banding Surgery has set the medical world abuzz with its excellent potential to reduce and control obesity in men and women. In fact, many are looking at Gastric Banding Surge... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire25th March 2008
The introduction of the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB), or Gastric Banding Surgery has set the medical world abuzz with its excellent potential to reduce and control obesity in men and women. In fact, many are looking at Gastric Banding Surge... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire19th March 2008
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) is creating ripples in the world of medicine. It is the latest weapon in humanity’s battle against obesity. Weight loss surgery has historically been considered as a solution that only came as a last resort. T... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire06th March 2008
Ephedra is a naturally occurring substance derived from the Asian supplement Ma Huang and is also known as Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Epitonin. Its principal active ingredient is Ephedrine, a drug that is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration... Read >
Author: Legal22nd February 2008
Bipolar disorder, also manic depression, and schizophrenia are just some of the serious mental disorders affecting nearly 3 to 4 percent of the U.S. adult population. Astra Zeneca, who are the makers of an anti-psychotic drug Seroquel, have developed the ... Read >
21st February 2008
No one's skin escapes the effects of aging. The years are bestowing fine lines on your face, and you may have begun to wonder what BOTOX � Cosmetic is like. The BOTOX � Cosmetic treatment for the relief of frown lines and crow's feet has become extrem... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th February 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prepared a list of medicines to avoid while pregnant. It possesses a system that ranks drugs with regards to their safety during pregnancy. However, not all drugs are subject to tests to ensure their safety to ... Read >
Author: apurva19th February 2008
Salt is a rock. It is not a food. Put 4 ounces of it in water and drink it and you will die. Some websites say that you need salt, but they are trying to sell you salt. They will say that other salt is bad, but you should buy their salt since it is good f... Read >
14th February 2008
Millions of Americans suffer from severe acne throughout their lives. Because of this a worldwide research-oriented healthcare organization known as the Roche Group created a prescription drug division - Hoffman-La Roche Inc., which markets a drug known a... Read >
13th February 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began investigating reports in November 2007 of suicides linked to a smoking cessation drug prescribed to patients. After the drugs makers, Pfizer, updated the prescription drug warnings on Chantix, also Varencl... Read >
Author: Legal07th February 2008
Studies have shown that you have the best chances to quit smoking for good if you use these five steps together.
1 - Get ready;
2 - Get Support;
3 - Learn new skills and behaviors;
4 - Get medication and use it correctly;
5 - Be prepared for re... Read >
Author: Frank Andrews02nd February 2008
Adverse drug reactions are all too common. Most are unreported; however, they contribute to over 150,000 deaths per year, making them a leading cause of death in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner has estimated that anywhere betw... Read >
Author: Legal01st February 2008
A study that was recently released from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and published in Nature Medicine, uncovered an alarmingly high association between users of a type 2 diabetes drug and osteoporosis. Avandia, from the makers GlaxoSmithKline... Read >
Author: Legal29th January 2008
The continuous bad press that silicone breast implants have been getting might rival Britney Spears ‘troubled’ escapades. While Britney Spears might not have the tag of health hazard [except to her own self] attached to her, breast implants have been ... Read >
Author: breastsurgery24th January 2008
Thrombotargets Corp announced today that it has submitted its Orphan Drug Application of TT-103MH to the FDA for bleeding treatment in von Willebrand patients.
Thrombotargets Corporation announced today that it has submitted its Orphan Drug Applic... Read >
Author: Robin Gupta22nd January 2008
Treatment for alcoholism by family doctors may be the coming thing as a result of new drugs that claim to reduce the craving for alcohol. But although the new drugs show promise in helping some drinkers stay off the bottle, alcoholics will just be trading... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart08th November 2007
Eyeliner, eye shadow, eye pencils, etc., are meant to make the eyes more attractive and alluring. Additionally, eye make up removers are meant to cleanse the eyes without harsh ingredients. The majority of eye cosmetics are safe when used properly, howe... Read >
Author: CarolynSue19th October 2007
Everything that grows from the earth has nutrients and vitamins in it. This is the same whether grown from land or in the sea. We can even create nutrient dense supplements by combining plants from both land and sea. The question then becomes, can a nutr... Read >
Author: Ronald Godlewski15th October 2007
The cart wheels shriek to a stop along the seafood aisle. That mental shopping list you had meant to write down appears and disappears in your mind. Dinner. What to make for dinner. Fish? You are instantly hooked on the idea of tuna for dinner. But ... Read >
Author: fishfood10th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Charles CarterAs consumers we had no idea how much trans fatty acids (trans-fat) were in the food we eat. Until now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after much red tape, is requiring that trans-fats be on all packaged food... Read >
Author: liveleantoday08th October 2007
In recent years the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has worked to clarify its approach to the regulation of products that are comprised in whole or in part of living cellular materials. In fact the FDA issued a notice in the Federal Register as of Octo... Read >
Author: Joshua Gibbson20th August 2007
Product Liability
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) is one of the country’s oldest consumer protection agencies. The FDA’s purpose is to promote and protect the public’s health by trying to ensure that safe and effective products re... Read >
Author: Melissa Neiman, M.D., J.D.17th August 2007
The issue of the dog food recalls in March was one of the biggest and most alarming incidents for pet owners in 2007. When the news broke out, it was also discovered that cat food was similarly affected. In this article, we will furnish you with more info... Read >
Author: Michael Lee14th August 2007
Tim Fagan is a 16-year-old boy who had been rushed to New York University Medical Center for an emergency liver transplant in February of 2004. Daily injections of Epogen, a medication for the treatment of severe anemia, was given Fagan. However, there... Read >
Author: Alex Ellorde08th August 2007
You can add wrinkles to death and taxes on the short list of things that are certain in life. As you age, the supple skin of youth gradually gives way to fine lines around your eyes, across your forehead, and between your brows. The non-surgical wrinkle r... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer24th July 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2006. In addition to a nation-wide program of commemorative events being held throughout the year, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA has launched a special Web page ... Read >
Author: Russel K Statman23rd July 2007
What is Propecia?
Propecia, also known as finasteride, is the first oral medication to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the purpose of preventing hair loss. It is a prescription drug that is taken in the form of a pill. I... Read >
Author: tim bock13th July 2007
To get bioengineered medicines, grains, vegetables, and animals on the market for human consumption, U.S. biotech companies must pass their products through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Recently, the FDA has been in the news because its Presc... Read >
Author: BiotechCrossing05th July 2007
With more than 20 million Americans already diagnosed with the disease, diabetes represents a serious health threat, according to the American Diabetes Association. The ADA also states that there could be as many as six million more Americans living undia... Read >
Author: Legal02nd July 2007
Did you know that the appearance of acne can never be treated over night but can immediately be concealed? Imagine yourself in the shoe of a person in his/her late twenties who is supposed to attend a special occasion, would you bluntly display your acn... Read >
Author: Daniel Les01st July 2007
Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that affects the serous linings of various internal organs in the human body. Among them, the lungs, heart and the stomach are the mostly affected.
It is estimated that each year, 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are ... Read >
Author: Jennifer White29th June 2007
Have you recently been diagnosed with high blood sugar or type 2 diabetes? You are certainly not alone as millions of Americans are afflicted with this disease every year. Knowing more about high blood sugar levels and what it all means is key in maintain... Read >
Author: Alien29th June 2007
Almost everyone would like to improve their lifestyle and increase their longevity and a good place to start is by drinking purified water. Purified water is totally different from tap and well water and most other bottled water because purified water, un... Read >
Author: Jon Stout19th June 2007
While a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is yet to be discovered, five medications have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which help slow the progression of the symptoms of the disease in certain cases. Medications are aimed at improvi... Read >
Author: John Trevey18th June 2007
Gadolinium MRI and risk factors for the debilitating disease nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) are currently being investigated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). An MRI with gadolinium is a type of MRI that uses a contrast agent with special ma... Read >
Author: Steve Fields16th June 2007
Ventral hernia sufferers are rushing to their doctors after hearing that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated recall for Bard's Composix Kugel Mesh Patch. The patch, which is used in hernial repair surgeries, was first reca... Read >
Author: Legal15th June 2007
Maryland is a densely populated state of about 12,000 square miles and a population of over 5.6 million. Maryland's economic activity includes the Port of Baltimore and its related rail and trucking access. Other jobs come through the fact that muc... Read >
07th June 2007
Did you know that shifting to healthful diet as natural treatment is better than artificially prepared ones? If you are born rich you have better access to highly endorsed medications that work best to a particular health or skin condition. You can also c... Read >
Author: Daniel Les04th June 2007
Deciding on Breast Augmentation Surgery
The cosmetic surgery procedure that increases the size of a woman's bust is known as breast augmentation. The enlargement is achieved with the use of breast implants that are surgically placed behind a woman's br... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th June 2007
The different herbal remedies that we can all find on the shelves of different drug stores and pharmaceutical companies are not considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as drugs, but rather treats it as dietary supplements. This means that the... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor31st May 2007
A few years back, muscle relaxants have taken center stage after several reports of deaths due to abuse of the drug, prompting concerned agencies to take cognizant of the issue.
A hospital staff was charged for murdering six elderly hospital patients ... Read >
Author: Pierre Gabriel30th May 2007
The use of herbal supplements by people may actually prove to be more dangerous to their health instead of beneficial.
Researchers believe that the first mistake that consumers make when they use herbal remedies is that they believe that the differe... Read >
Author: bless29th May 2007
Sometimes we all need a little extra push in the right direction. Even when carrying out a weight loss plan of consistent exercise and a healthy diet, an extra aid may be that extra boost we're looking for. Dietary supplements can offer a leg up. Suppleme... Read >
21st May 2007
Risk � Free Lawsuit Settlement Funding for Vioxx Product Liability Lawsuit Plaintiffs
Plaintiffs involved in Vioxx, Fen-Phen and Zyprexa product liability lawsuits do not realize they can now get legal cash advances or lawsuit funding, while they are... Read >
Author: Paul Sherman08th May 2007
Weight Control
In order to decrease excess fat, and reduce and manage your weight, many experts recommend utilizing a multifaceted program. Such a balance program, for example, would be comprised of moderate body cleansing or detoxification, drinking p... Read >
Author: Tejada08th May 2007
Until very recently medical science was sadly unable to ferret out the cause and effect relationship between the absence of folic acid in the diets of pregnant women and the incidence of neural tube defect in their offspring. The exact timeframe in which ... Read >
Author: vincent platania18th April 2007
Fucus vesiculosus. Do those words mean anything to you? If not, don’t worry; most people haven’t heard the Latin term for the seaweed commonly called “bladderwrack.” However, if you have thyroid problems, specifically hypothyroidism, familiarizing... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team07th April 2007
As food distribution chains are increasingly stretched around the world, urgency has arisen for the creation of new food safety standards and stricter enforcement of existing food safety laws to ensure that food industry quality control and food processin... Read >
Author: Russel K Statman27th March 2007
Ortho Evra is the first skin patch approved for birth control contraceptive for women. This new sustained contraceptive made available from July 2002. Ortho Evra is a birth control patch approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to warn healthcar... Read >
Author: Jennifer Alinio27th March 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Wellbutrin XL(R) for the prevention of seasonal major depressive episodes in patients with a diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition affecting about 6 percent of American adults.... Read >
Author: Jennifer Alinio27th March 2007
By Mary Harkness
http://www.euromedonline.com
Just like most things nowadays, various medications can now also be bought through the Internet. This makes use of the convenience of online purchases, which is as simple as logging on to the online pha... Read >
Author: Writerbrew14th March 2007
Supplements, also known as Dietary Supplements should not to be confused with other food or drug products.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) together with similar national authorities throughout the world have introduced legal definitions and r... Read >
21st February 2007
Cold sores can be pesky little things. They always occur at the wrong time, like right before a date or an important job interview. Cold sores occur on the lips or in the area surrounding the mouth. Cold sores are also referred to as “fever blisters”.... Read >
Author: Brenda H. Murphy07th February 2007
Chantix medication has been approved by the FDA Food and Drug Administration and now it is available online to the people who want to quit their smoking habit. Chantix is indicated as an Aid to smoking cessation treatment.
New chantix quit smoking med... Read >
Author: olivia andrews24th January 2007
It seems like only yesterday when Direct-to-Consumer Advertising (DTCA) of prescription drugs didn't exist. Now, of course, it can't be avoided. Let's take a look at the history of this practice and see if we can explain how this all came about.
Before... Read >
Author: jhon Scatelli24th January 2007
Many are just now realizing the potential benefits of using bitter orange extract in weight loss supplements.
Why do dieters use it?
Some dieters say that bitter orange
* Helps increase calorie burning.
* Helps suppress appetite.
Bitter o... Read >
Author: tim13th January 2007
Children these days if given a choice to choose between a candy bar and an apple would choose the candy bar. Schools are promoting the salty, fried, calorie full, sugary snacks, by adding them to the vending machines in both grade schools. These snacks lo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th December 2006
Drug-coated stents, sold in the United States by Johnson & Johnson and Boston Scientific Corp have hailed as a major advance just 3 years ago are now being blamed to cause blood clots and other complications in certain high-risk cases and patients.
Wha... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock07th December 2006
On Tuesday (December 5, 2006), New York has become the first city in United States to ban artery-clogging artificial trans fats at restaurants, as voted by New York’s Health Board. Restaurants must stop using most frying oils containing artificial trans... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock05th December 2006
It was only a couple of years ago that Wet Macular Degeneration resulted in irreversible blindness. Fortunately, there have been new scientific developments that now show great promise in treating this disease.
The compounds known as Vascular Endotheli... Read >
Author: Paul Krawitz24th November 2006
A dietary supplement is a product that is intended to provide enhancement or improvement to your diet that contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs or other botanicals. It is taken orally as a pill, capsule, or liquid.
There are now thousands of... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp.
For years people have been drinking the water that flows out of the tap. And how often did people get sick from drinking tap water that city municipalities regulate? Not too often. Yet Americans sp... Read >
Author: Pete Glocker17th November 2006
Many people are talking about LASIK this and LASIK that, but you don't understand what LASIK is? If you are wearing contact lenses or glasses, probably you might be interested in LASIK. LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. It is ... Read >
Author: Lina Lee07th November 2006
It sounds like something out of medieval times. Using leeches to treat every disease and condition known to man. But as it turns out leeches are actually very powerful for treating a wide variety of ailments including knee osteoarthritis.
Knee osteoart... Read >
Author: Timothy Spaulding20th October 2006
Fossa medical, established in 2001 in Boston started out with the aim of exploring concepts for kidney stone removal. The company has succeeded in obtaining finances to complete designs, file patents, complete animal trials/clinical studies and obtain FDA... Read >
Author: Nidhi Gupta29th September 2006
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th September 2006
Osteoporosis, which means *porous bones*, is a condition of excessive skeletal fragility resulting in weakened bones that break easily. A combination of genetic, dietary, hormonal, age-related, and lifestyle factors all contribute to this condition. Osteo... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth19th August 2006
Dramatic hair loss can be a traumatic experience and can have severe psychological affects on the sufferer. Although in some fashionable circles, a bald or shaved head on a man is considered "trendy", studies have related hair loss to unhappiness with on... Read >
Author: Catherine Cunningham23rd July 2006
At present time four drugs in the United States are approved by the FDA for the treatment and prevention of flu:
Neuraminidase inhibitors: Oseltamivir (brand name: Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (brand name: Relenza)
Adamantane derivatives: Amantadine (bran... Read >
Author: Yury Bayarski13th July 2006
The difference between Bioidentical and Synthetic Hormones
Hormone therapy is a treatment used to supplement the body with either estrogen alone or estrogen and progesterone combination, or bioidentical hormones. Estrogen and progesterone are hormones th... Read >
Author: Yury Bayarski07th July 2006
Obesity has spread like epidemic all over the world. If we take example of U.S itself, more than 60% of population is categorized as obese or overweight. The worst part is that, this problem is spreading at an alarming rate, there seem to be no control ov... Read >
Author: Kim Parker03rd July 2006
The body thermage is a relatively new procedure sweeping the plastic surgery field. Yes, it is the procedure you see performed on many of the makeover television shows.
New Plastic Surgery Procedures Body Thermage
Many people wonder how celebritie... Read >
Author: Ricardo Silva25th June 2006
Does maintaining a diet with no carbohydrates really help decrease weight? Since the early 1970s, several weight loss plans have supported avoiding or reducing carbohydrates, referred to as "carbs", from our diets in varying quantities. Although these car... Read >
Author: Nathan Lynch08th June 2006
Cellulite. Those trapped pockets of fat near the surface of the skin that make your skin look bumpy and puckered. Unappealing to most, it appears in problematic areas such as the upper thighs, buttocks, and stomach where many fibrous bands exist to trap f... Read >
Author: tk tk31st May 2006
Tequin, an antibiotic which can cause serious blood sugar complications, is being pulled from the market by manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb.Increased WarningsIn February of this year, the U.S. FDA required increased warnings on the label of the drug. It... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola10th May 2006
A Word About ... Acne and Birth Control Pills
In 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a low-dose birth control pill to be used as an effective treatment for acne in women over 15 years of age. Research has shown that certain birth cont... Read >
Author: Kerwin Chang10th May 2006
Smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, certain medicines and drugs, stress, poor diet, nutrient deficiency, are some of the chronic conditions that increase the rate of heart attack.
A rapid drop in air pressure as opposed to cold weather may... Read >
Author: Grata Young05th May 2006
Benzene, a cancer-causing chemical found in gasoline, smog and cigarette smoke, can form in soft drinks that contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and the preservative sodium benzoate. U.S. officials and members of the beverage industry have known about this ... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily05th May 2006
The advent of laser machines in the 1960's excited both scientists and the public. The first laser machines used for dermatology emerged in the mid-sixties. A scientist --- Max Goldman --- first described ruby-laser injury to pigmented hair follicles in ... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper20th April 2006
The complexity of the LASIK surgery procedure is often obscured by the office-like milieu of the surgery room, the fact that it takes only a scant few minutes to accomplish the procedure, and the fact that the patient experiences virtually no pain. But, L... Read >
Author: NS Kennedy14th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
Here in America, and in many other countries, there is a wide selection of healthy nutritious foods available to the general public. The Food And Drug Administration (FDA) regularly states, as do many professionals in th... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin06th April 2006
Many women experience unwanted facial hair and wish to have it removed.
It can be due to genetics, age, medication or many women just want it removed
for cosmetic reasons, like eyebrow hair. Women experience growth of
unwanted facial hair during c... Read >
Author: Mark Robbins06th April 2006
Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to prevent or treat illness. It's one component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, an integrated system that's been used in china for more than 2000 years.
Which points ar... Read >
Author: Douglas Adams01st April 2006
Many people may not realize it, but much of the meat we eat contains
synthetic growth hormones and other chemicals that may be harmful to us. Why
would cattle owners want to use growth hormones? It is all about money. Ranchers
today want to produce ... Read >
Author: Mike Sullivan20th March 2006
There are many natural acne remedies being offered on the market today as alternatives to conventional acne treatments. Do these herbal products work?
The manufacturers claim they do. There are plenty of satisfied customers that say they do. The pro... Read >
Author: Cindy English12th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Dennis Watson
Covering up is your best defense against skin cancer but for those days you're going to be exposed to the sun, make sure you grab some sunscreen.
Have you noticed how many well known people are having surgery to remove c... Read >
Author: Dennis Watson29th December 2005
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved to market Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 5 per cent for acne vulgaris topical treatment. But patients who have the enzyme deficiency, G6PD (Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase), will need to be monitored with regu... Read >
Author: Hector Milla04th December 2005
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a study in humans of a new treatment for migraine headache. The treatment involves the precise delivery of tiny electrical shocks to the occipital nerve in t... Read >
Author: David Altfeder22nd November 2005
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports that the deaths of 12 Japanese children may be linked to the anti-viral drug Tamiflu. The possibility has caused alarm, since millions of doses of the drug are currently being stockpiled for ... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola20th November 2005
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Rats given varying doses of aspartame -- the second most widely used artificial sweetener in the world -- experienced a statistically significant increase in the incidence of malignant tumors, lymphomas and leukemias i... Read >
Author: Rita Jenkins06th November 2005
Most foods are required to carry nutrition labels to provide, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says, "distinctive, easy-to-read formats that enable consumers to more quickly find the information they need to make healthful foo... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily03rd November 2005
A Food and Drug Administration(FDA) advisory panel has met to examine the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps.Could Cause ProblemsThe American Medical Association (AMA), and a number of scientists, have cast doubts on the use of antibacterial ... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola26th October 2005
Causes of Obesity
Just like there is no weight loss pill or single "magic potion"
diet plan to cure obesity there is no single cause of obesity.
We are living in an age of two income families, job loss,
stress, and time constraints. It makes it di... Read >
Author: Martin Harshberger12th October 2005
Noni fruit must be harvested when ripe. Ripe noni fruit contains polysaccharides, fatty acids, and protein compounds responsible for the food's positive effects. Make sure your supplier uses only ripe noni fruit. If you don't get the results you're lookin... Read >
Author: Steve Valentino02nd August 2005
In this age being ignorant is like committing a crime. With so much of knowledge around you, following a trend blindly doesn't confirm the fact that you are intelligent. But the catch here is, GO BY RIGHT KNOWLEDGE. No doubt, internet is flooded with the ... Read >
Author: Ashley Green16th July 2005
There are many different techniques to remove unwanted hair. Some of these include waxing, shaving, coils, electrolysis and laser. Although each has its advantages and disadvantages, they all perform the same function. That is removing unwanted hair.
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Author: Virginia Wong
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