Medications
ER visits tied to ambien on the rise
(HealthDay)—There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study.
May 1, 2013
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Medications
Fake Avastin contained several chemicals, no drug
(AP) -- Counterfeit versions of the popular cancer drug Avastin obtained by European regulators contain a variety of chemicals, but not the active ingredient found in the genuine drug, according to drugmaker Roche.
Feb 28, 2012
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Health
Experts reveal hidden dangers behind supplements
Many herbal supplements contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients that could be causing serious health risks, according to a team of experts from Queen's University Belfast, Kingston University London and LGC.
Feb 6, 2017
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Immunology
Patented technology uses curcumin for potent inhibitory effects on the development of food allergy
Clinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has discovered a potential new treatment for allergic reactions.
Jun 7, 2024
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Health
Study says more efforts needed to regulate dietary supplements
Dietary supplements accounted for more than half the Class 1 drugs recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from 2004-12, meaning they contained substances that could cause serious health problems or even death, ...
Apr 18, 2013
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Health
Five things: Many back labeling of genetically modified foods
Two thirds of Americans support labeling of genetically modified ingredients on food packages, even if they may not read them, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll.
Jan 13, 2015
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Other
New additions increase number of records in USP food fraud database by 60 percent
Nearly 800 new records of "food fraud" added to the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention's (USP) Food Fraud Database present new information about foods that are vulnerable to fraudulent manipulation in today's food supply. The ...
Jan 23, 2013
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Health
How to keep fresh fruits and veggies from going AWOL
Keeping fruits and vegetables fresh while shipping them halfway around the planet presents logistical challenges that even the U.S. military can't solve.
Jun 7, 2013
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Medications
FDA cracks down on unapproved ear drops
The Food and Drug Administration says it plans to crack down on unapproved prescription ear drops often given to young children suffering from ear infections.
Jul 1, 2015
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Health
Don't let food allergies spoil your child's fun
Children with food allergies might experience heightened anxiety over social situations involving food. They face the risk of being exposed to an allergen, or conversely, feeling excluded from normal childhood activities, ...
Apr 4, 2023
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