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HPV Vaccine Gains Popularity Among Boys
A vaccine initially approved for girls to prevent cervical cancer is now gaining popularity with boys.
FDA Issues Warning Over ‘Lazy Cakes’
Brownies with a substance called melatonin are supposed to make you relax. The brownies are called “Lazy Cakes,” but the FDA has a problem with them.
FDA Panel Votes Against Breast Cancer Drug
Five randomized controlled trials of 3,500 patients showed no significant improvement in overall survival or quality of life. There’s also an increased risk of ruptured intestines, bleeding and death.
FDA Requires Graphic Warnings On Cigarette Packages
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring that packaging come with graphic images of diseased lungs, someone using a breathing mask, a man smoking through a hole in his throat and even dead people. Nine pictures in all were unveiled by the FDA.
Details About New Cigarette Health Warnings
KDKA AM’s Larry and John talk to the USDA about the graphic health images that will appear on cigarette packs.
Check out the new cigarette warnings
The FDA has images of the new cigarette health warnings.
Local Dermatologist Explains New Sunscreen Guidelines
KDKA AM’s Larry Richert gets the latest on big sunscreen changes.
New Laser Therapy Claims To Re-Grow Hair
You’ve probably heard of lasers being used to get rid of unwanted hair, but a new laser therapy that promises to re-grow hair is getting a lot of attention. So is a portable device for home use that claims to “maintain” that hair growth, even give clients thicker, fuller hair.
FDA Panel Reviews Dosage Information For Acetaminophen
If you look on a bottle of children’s acetaminophen, you’ll see the instructions for infants are pretty much non-existent. It only says to call your doctor.
Allegra To Become Available Over-The-Counter
Alongside Claritin, Zyrtec, and others, Allegra is coming to a drugstore shelf near you.
Diabetes Testing Strips Being Recalled
WASHINGTON (KDKA/AP) – The FDA says up to 359 million testing strips used by diabetics are being recalled. The strips, which are manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, help patients check their blood sugar levels. However, the […]
FDA Sends Letter To Makers Of Invisalign
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Invisalign, a clear removable device without ceramic brackets or wires, was approved by the Food and Drug administration in 1998. Now the FDA is sending a warning letter to the company it […]
Four Loko To Modify Ingredients In Recipe
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The FDA is cracking down on alcoholic energy drinks including Four Loko, which is made right here in southwestern Pennsylvania. Today, the FDA sent warning letters to four manufacturers, saying the caffeine […]
Zerona Fat-Blasting Technique
The Food and Drug Administration has approved two high-tech, fat blasting techniques that are like liposuction without surgery. For more information, click the link below: LINK: MyZerona.com
FDA Considers New Drug For IBS Treatment
Currently there are only two drugs FDA approved for irritable bowel syndrome, designed to improve the mechanics of the intestines, and only for women. Soon, a third medicine may be approved for this disorder affecting […]
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