Articles for Tag: "Food and Drug Administration"

Medication and grapefruit juice: A dangerous combination? 
Medication and grapefruit juice: A dangerous combination?
The fruit has long been known to interfere with some prescriptions, but the full list may surprise you.
Listeria concerns prompt apple recall in Illinois, Wisconsin and elsewhere 
Listeria concerns prompt apple recall in Illinois, Wisconsin and elsewhere
Find out what you should be watching out for.
FDA approves first new class of cholesterol drug in 20 years 
FDA approves first new class of cholesterol drug in 20 years
The medication lowered LDL levels reducing an individual’s risk for heart disease during clinical trials.
CDC warns prepackaged foods contain too much salt 
CDC warns prepackaged foods contain too much salt
Made for convenience, these instant meals might be loaded with high sodium.
New home test targets colon cancer 
New home test targets colon cancer
People who have avoided colon cancer screenings can now receive an at-home test that requires no prep.
No more questioning gluten-free labels 
No more questioning gluten-free labels
The FDA’s protocol on “gluten-free” labeling is officially in effect.
FDA warns about teething treatments 
FDA warns about teething treatments
Get the details on what to use and what not to use for teething kids.