Health
Food for thought: Panel discusses how labeling products could be improved
Food labels appear mundane enough, but the tug of war playing out behind them about what's on them is anything but.
Mar 12, 2013
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News tagged with drug labels
Health
Can changes in nutrition labeling help consumers make better food choices?
The Nutrition Facts label was introduced 20 years ago and provides consumers with important information, including: the serving size, the number of servings in the package, the number of calories per serving, and the amount ...
Jan 23, 2013
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Pediatrics
Most newly approved biologics studied in peds population
(HealthDay)—The majority of biologics approved since 1997 include pediatric information in their labeling and have been studied in pediatric trials, according to a review published online Jan. 14 in Pediatrics.
Jan 15, 2013
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Medications
Regenstrief study finds that generic drugs often have incorrect safety labeling
Despite U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations requiring generic medications to carry identical warnings to those on corresponding brand-name products, a study by Regenstrief Institute researchers has found that more ...
Dec 13, 2012
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Immunology
Spice allergy: Sugar and spice and everything not so nice
Imagine a world where you could never dine away from home, wear makeup, smell of sweet perfumes or eat a large percentage of food on store shelves. According to allergists at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ...
Nov 8, 2012
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Addiction
Smokers drop pricey cigarettes for cheaper alternatives: CDC
(HealthDay) -- With cigarette costs rising, more smokers are turning to cigars or "rolling their own" to cut costs, suggests a new U.S. government report that shows a substantial increase in the use of non-cigarette tobacco ...
Aug 2, 2012
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Medications
Study finds drug warning labels need overhaul to better capture attention and effectively convey information
(Medical Xpress) -- Many patients seem to ignore prescription drug warning labels with instructions that are critical for safe and effective use, according to a study by a Kansas State University researcher working with scientists ...
Jul 5, 2012
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Pediatrics
Only half of meds taken by kids have 'adequate' safety info: study
(HealthDay) -- About half of medications used in children have little or no label information about drug effectiveness, safety or dosing in children, new research finds.
May 11, 2012
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Health
Judge blocks plan for graphic cigarette warnings
(HealthDay) -- A federal judge on Wednesday blocked implementation of an FDA mandate that would have forced tobacco companies to place graphic anti-smoking images on packages of cigarettes.
Mar 1, 2012
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Medications
FDA revisits safety of newer birth control drugs
Birth control drugs that were heavily promoted as having fewer side effects and the ability to clear up acne and other hormonal bothers are under new scrutiny from safety regulators.
Dec 5, 2011
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