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“Viagra” for Women is to Undergo FDA Evaluation

By Dustin Braden - Aug 17, 2015 07:01 PM EDT

The drug flibanserin, designed to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), also known as chronic low libido, is on its way to be evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Include Added Sugar Calories On Label: FDA

By Peter R - Jul 25, 2015 05:04 PM EDT

FDA on Friday proposed including added sugars calorie information on nutrition labels based on guidelines that they should be restricted to 10 percent of daily calorie intake.

FDA Strengthens Warning Labels on Over-the-Counter, Non-aspirin Painkillers

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 10, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened the warning labels for some over-the-counter, non-aspirin painkillers.

What Is Wrong With Manicures And Pedicures?

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

Those who work as manicurists and pedicurists face a number of health problems, according to a new study.

FDA Panel Endorses ‘Female Viagra’ Pill

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 05, 2015 11:31 AM EDT

The advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted in favor of approving flibanseri, dubbed the "female Viagra" pill.

FDA to Boot 32-Year Ban on Gay Blood Donors

By Peter R - May 13, 2015 03:06 PM EDT

Members of MSM community will however have to abstain from sex with other men for one year before intended donation, if they wished to donate.

"Double-Chin" Drug Approved By FDA

By Peter R - Apr 30, 2015 09:43 AM EDT

The drug Kybella destroys cell membrane to kill cells and melt fat. It is approved for use only below the chin.

Teen E-Cigarette and Hookah Use Rocketed in 2014, CDC

By Peter R - Apr 16, 2015 05:11 PM EDT

While revealing the alarming findings, the CDC and FDA also called for regulation over these tobacco products.

Marijuana Could Cure Cancer And Brain Tumors, Suggests Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 16, 2015 09:36 AM EDT

A study shows that marijuana can attack cancer cells and help to heal patients of brain tumour.

Listeria Contamination Fears Forces Amy's Kitchen to Recall 74,000 Cases of Food

By Peter R - Mar 24, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

The company announced the recall on Monday after a supplier called with information of a possible contamination.

Antipsychotic Medication Hastens Death in Dementia Patients, Study Warns

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 02:24 PM EDT

The study advocates use of non-medicational approaches to managing behavioral symptoms.

Powdered Alcohol Gets One Step Closer to Selling in US

By Peter R - Mar 12, 2015 02:24 PM EDT

The US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved labels for sale in US.

FDA Approves Weight-Loss Drug, Saxenda

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 27, 2014 10:38 AM EST

The FDA has approved a new injectable weight-loss drug, Saxenda.

FDA Approves New Blood Test to Predict Heart Disease Risk

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 04:33 PM EST

The test determines concentration of a specific biomarker in blood to identify risk.

MRK Gardasil 9 Approved By FDA to Fight Cancer-Causing HPV

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 02:50 PM EST

A new vaccine approved by FDA can protect against nine strains of HPV which cause cancers of cervix, penis and anus.

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