Heart Medication Recalled
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 9:59 am
FDA recalls digoxin heart tablets because they may contain twice the approved dose. Digoxin is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms.
Group Pushes For Birth-Control Patch Ban
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 5:43 pm
Group wants patch pulled after an investigation found patch users suffer higher rates of life-threatening blood clots than women who take birth-control pills.
Punt The Patch
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 1:38 pm
Consumer advocacy group asks government to end use of birth-control patch, citing possible health risks
Volunteers Needed To Test New Breast Cancer Treatment
Sat, April 26, 2008 - 12:51 pm
University of South Alabama College of Medicine will host clinical trials
Lasik Eye Surgery Complaints
Fri, April 25, 2008 - 4:52 am
Government taking new look at Lasik complaints.
Consumer Alert: Diet Nightmare
Fri, March 28, 2008 - 7:37 pm
FDA is warning consumers about a liquid dietary supplement that can cause significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue.
Cantaloupe Warning Issued
Sat, March 22, 2008 - 7:19 pm
FDA warns people to throw away Honduran cantaloupes following salmonella outbreak that sickens 50 people in U.S.
Government Issues Warning About Botox
Sun, February 10, 2008 - 12:30 pm
FDA: Some children treated with Botox died, others suffered severe side effects
FDA: Cold Medicine Too Risky For Tots
Thu, January 17, 2008 - 11:56 am
Side Effects Too Dangerous For Children Under 2; No Final Word On Safety For Older Kids
FDA Says Cloned Meat Safe
Tue, January 15, 2008 - 1:44 pm
The FDA says meat and milk from cloned animals are just as safe as products from livestock bred the old-fashioned way.