Articles for Tag: "FDA"

Beware of colored contact lenses 
Beware of colored contact lenses
Creepy vampire? Blue-eyed goddess? The FDA is warning folks not to wear these costume contacts. Find out why.
Jerky treats are killing dogs 
Jerky treats are killing dogs
More than 3,500 dogs have been sickened and nearly 600 have died after eating certain pet treats. Learn more.
First pre-operative breast cancer drug approved 
First pre-operative breast cancer drug approved
The FDA approves a new medication that will give women in the early stages of breast cancer another choice before surgery.
FDA to regulate mobile medical apps 
FDA to regulate mobile medical apps
With nearly 17,000 health apps available, the agency will focus on the ones that don’t perform as promised.
New gluten-free labeling to clear up confusion 
New gluten-free labeling to clear up confusion
The FDA says new regulations regarding food labeling will help millions of people with celiac disease make better nutrition choices.
Why painkillers can be lethal 
Why painkillers can be lethal
Find out why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring all prescription pain medications that contain acetaminophen to have a warning label.
Sunscreens may be flammable, warns the FDA 
Sunscreens may be flammable, warns the FDA
Reports of people suffering serious burns when their sunscreen caught fire raises concerns about the safety of the products.