In the latest volley over the contraceptive Plan B, a federal judge reversed the Department of Health and Human Services …
Labeling
Grocery Chains Won’t Sell Genetically Modified Fish
Call them “frankenfish,” but don’t look for genetically engineered salmon at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.
Soda Makers Will Post Calorie Counts on Vending Machines
Will calorie counts on soda-vending machines help curb consumption of sugary drinks?
Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels Stick Better in Your Memory
People can more accurately remember the health warnings included in graphic cigarette labels than in standard text-only Surgeon General’s warnings, a study finds.
FDA: New Sunscreen Guidelines Delayed Six Months
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed says “more consumers will likely get burned this summer” due to the FDA’s delay in implementing stricter sunscreen-labeling guidelines
FDA Adds Sexual Side Effects to Propecia and Proscar Labels
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added new warnings on Wednesday to finasteride, the drug used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate, citing sexual side effects that continue to occur even after patients stop …
Blood Clot Warning Added to Yaz and Other Newer Birth Control Pills
Yaz, Yasmin and other newer birth control pills will soon be bearing warning labels that detail the potential risk of blood clot risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday.
FDA Warns Statin Users of Memory Loss and Diabetes Risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added new safety warnings to cholesterol-reducing statin drugs on Wednesday, noting increased risks of Type 2 diabetes and memory loss for patients who take the medications.