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FDA Approves Noctiva To Prevent Urination At Night Time: Nasal Spray For Adults The Solution?

By Carrie Winters - Mar 06, 2017 05:30 AM EST

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved of a certain drug that can minimize urination at night time. Noctiva nasal spray can prevent frequent urination at night.

FDA Encourages Awareness On Lipstick Containing Lead And Other Cosmetics

By Yafeng Zhang - Dec 25, 2016 12:00 PM EST

The Food and Drug Administration has turned a critical eye to lead in cosmetics such as lipstick, eye shadow and shampoo.

GNC Holdings To Pay $2.25M Settlement For Misbranded Dietary Supplements

By Jomvie Reyes - Dec 08, 2016 07:41 AM EST

GNC's products containing questionable and untested ingredients.

FDA Issues Safety Warning For Premature Battery Depletion Of St. Jude Medical Implanted Defibrillators That Caused Two Deaths Of People

By Theena - Oct 17, 2016 11:12 PM EDT

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety warning communication on Oct. 11 as published on its website. The safety warning is for premature battery depletion of St. Jude Medical Implanted Defibrillators.

US FDA Approves Tube That Sucks Fat From Stomach

By Dipannita - Jun 16, 2016 04:36 PM EDT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States has approved the use of a tube that lets obese people drain the contents of their stomach. The device lets the user drain or aspirate 30 percent of the calories that they consume.

New Food Labels To Appear On Most Packaged Foods Soon

By Dipannita - Jun 14, 2016 02:30 PM EDT

Most packaged foods in the United States (US) will now appear wrapped in all new food labels.The new labels will detail out new, easier-to-use nutritional facts on the product packaging.

FDA Resumes Egg Inspection In Different Facilities After One Year

By Dipannita - Jun 04, 2016 09:49 AM EDT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States has finally resumed the inspection of different egg-handling facilities in the country. The inspection was put on hold in 2015 after the nation's worst bird flu hit the region.

FDA To Propose Salt Tax In America?

By Dipannita - Jun 04, 2016 09:49 AM EDT

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States released guidelines for the food industry to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods and also provided a voluntary target for reducing the sodium targets.

Sheeps In Wales Went 'Psychotic' After Accidentally Feeding On Cannabis Plant

By Jenn Loro - May 30, 2016 11:03 AM EDT

A flock of stoned sheep reportedly wreaked havoc in a Swansea village in Wales after accidentally feeding on cannabis fly-tipped on the roadside. On the other side of Atlantic, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced about a new Probuphine implant that can be potentially used to treat widespread opioid addiction.

FDA To Modify Nutrition Labels, New Ones Will Make 'More Sense'

By Dipannita - May 22, 2016 09:15 AM EDT

The United Stated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to take the long awaited decision - change of food labels. Yes, the federal agency has decided to get the label of America's favorite foods and drinks modified, so that they make "more sense" for the consumers.

Serena Williams Managed To Beat Christina McHale after Feeling Ill from Eating Dog Food

By Jenn Loro - May 14, 2016 11:25 AM EDT

Serena Williams felt curious over the dog food she ordered for her three-year-old Yorkshire terrier at a hotel she stayed for the Italian Open. She tried it but went to the toilet hours later and despite her condition, she still managed to beat Christian McHale 7-6 (7-5), 6-1.

Your Elastic 'Second Skin' May Be The Key In Getting Rid Of Pimples, Eczema And Aging!

By Jenn Loro - May 11, 2016 12:27 PM EDT

A group of researchers from Harvard University and MIT has recently developed a ‘second skin’ to make the skin deceptively look younger. Apart from its potential cosmetic applications, the polymer-made film may also have a slew of other medical uses such as protecting the skin from sunburn, preventing moisture loss, and treating skin conditions like eczema.

New Rules for E-Cigarettes May Create Black Market

By Jenn Loro - May 09, 2016 12:08 PM EDT

FDA’s onslaught of recently published e-cigarette regulations is reportedly going to create a black market given the tons of paperwork involved and the ridiculously expensive approval process for each product that costs around millions of dollars. Meanwhile, UK’s Royal College of Physicians advocate the use of e-cigarettes as tobacco substitutes and a way for smokers to quit smoking.

Addicts Made Use of Anti-Diarrheal Medicine to Stay High

By Jenn Loro - May 09, 2016 12:08 PM EDT

The abuse of Loperamide, the main ingredient found in anti-diarrheal drugs, is currently on the rise as opioid addicts pop in pills in high amounts in order to get high. Amid a growing opioid addiction in the US, doctors are pressuring US authorities to regulate the sale and distribution of non-prescription over-the-counter medications like Loperamide and even regular painkillers.

California Raises Legal Smoking Age from 18 To 21

By Jenn Loro - May 06, 2016 10:00 AM EDT

After grueling policy debates, Democratic Governor of California Jerry Brown has just approved a series of regulations that restrict tobacco use statewide. One of these approved measures is raising the legal smoking age from 18 to 21.

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