Smoking Marijuana vs. Smoking Tobacco: Which is More Harmful?

POLICY 04.08.2019 22:09 PM

The debate rages on. While cigarette smoking is the top risk factor for lung cancer, some scientific evidence suggests there is no link between marijuana smoking and lung cancer.

E-Cigarettes Could Be Linked to Seizures

04.04.2019 07:21 AM

Vaping may cause nicotine poisoning. Vaping-or the use of e-cigarettes-a worldwide phenomenon, has become the smokers' healthy alternative to actually smoking.

FDA proposes new fluoride standard for bottled water, but some say it's still too high

04.03.2019 10:49 AM

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing a lower concentration level standard for fluoride in bottled water, yet some scientists and environmental groups believe that the proposed limit is still too high and poses a danger to human health.

FDA finds breast implants cause rare form of cancer

03.27.2019 08:23 AM

The panel said it was too soon to pull the implants from the market, but says it will make a recommendation Tuesday.

FDA approves a nasal spray as a new antidepressant drug

03.09.2019 11:11 AM

The nasal-spray antidepressant called Esketamine was approved by the FDA, but it will be under strict monitoring and distribution.

FDA Is Preparing To Develop New Rules To Decrease Nicotine Levels In Cigarettes: An Effort To Curb Addiction

08.01.2017 06:55 AM

The FDA intends to write new regulations to reduce the nicotine levels in the cigarettes and to curb the addiction.

Dietary Supplement, Currently Used For Sexual Enhancement, Could Be Fatal For The Kids

07.26.2017 07:58 AM

A recent report has suggested that dietary supplements of the Yohimbe tree bark extract may be harmful to the kids.

Coffee Product Recalled After FDA Confirms The Existence Of Viagra-Like Ingredient

07.23.2017 21:34 PM

North Texas Company Bestherbs Coffee LLC has recalled its coffee product after the FDA reported the existence of the Viagra-like ingredient in the product.

Cashews Recalled From The ALDI Stores Due To the Presence Of Glass Pieces In The Products

06.08.2017 13:59 PM

Popular company Star Snacks Co. recalled the cashews sold at the ALDI stores in 29 states in the U.S. due to the probable presence of the glass pieces.

Johnson & Johnson Is Asked By FDA To Add Warnings About Leg, Foot Amputations With Diabetes Drug, Invokana

05.17.2017 05:06 AM

The FDA has recently asked the pharmaceutical company, Johnson & Johnson, to add warnings to the diabetes drug Invokana about the risk of leg and the foot amputations.

New Drug For ALS Treatment In 22 Years Approved By FDA

05.08.2017 02:04 AM

The Food and Drug Administration has finally approved Radicava that could help people with ALS. The US Food and Drug Administration has finally approved the first new drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or more known to the public as ALS.

FDA Approves gammaCore: A Therapy Device Which Reliefs Headache Pain in Minutes

04.19.2017 10:43 AM

FDA just gave its approval to first-ever noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation device which can reduce massive headache pain in minutes; know more here

Trans Fat Ban Saved Millions Of People By Lessening Strokes, Heart Attacks, Hospitalization In New York City

04.14.2017 18:09 PM

Find out the stunning result from New York City's trans fat ban here. New York City had started trans fat ban due to its unhealthy effects. Afterward, a research team analyzed hospital records and concluded an astonishing result from the partially hydrogenated fat ban.

IQOS Tobacco Devices: Philip Morris International Applied For FDA Approval To Sell

04.06.2017 16:49 PM

The company has already launched its device in Japan and till now almost 3 million iQOS are sold. Philip Morris then began nationwide sales also from last April after test marketing it in major cities.

Breast Impants May Lead To Blood Cancer: FDA Reports 9 Deaths

03.24.2017 02:09 AM

FDA links Breast Implants to rare blood cancer. The 9 deaths are reportedly due to a certain textured breast implant.

Company Recalls Cough Syrup Due To Morphine

01.22.2016 09:00 AM

The FDA officially released an announcement to recall the cough syrup and posted the company's press release.

FDA Bans Pizza Boxes After Health Hazard Discovery

01.11.2016 21:55 PM

Three chemicals were found in the pizza boxes that made FDA ban the said food packages. Pizza is one of the most commonly delivered foods. It comes in colorful, recyclable and customizable boxes.

FDA Approves Civilian Use Of Anti-Hemorrhage Sponges

12.15.2015 20:46 PM

The product is utilized by military groups to control excessive or life-threatening bleeding. The Food and Drug Administration issued a go signal allowing use of XSTAT 30 wound dressing to common people.

FDA Rolls Out New Food Safety Regulation

11.16.2015 19:02 PM

Last Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a new set of rules for both produced and imported foods to help combat foodborne-related illnesses.

Pfizer: Chantix Does Not Increase Risks for Heart Attack and Depression

09.08.2015 22:13 PM

A new study released contradicted previous claim that the stop-smoking drug of Pfizer causes an increase risk of heart attacks and depression to users.

CDC and FDA try to contain Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

08.26.2015 23:11 PM

Authorities concluded Cilantro form Puebla, Mexico as the main culprit for the Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks in the U.S.