Annual prostate-cancer screening unnecessary, task force says
May 22, 2012—Men who don’t have a history of prostate cancer should avoid annual screenings for the disease, a government task force says.
Study finds combat soldiers have brain-disease risk
May 17, 2012—Soldiers who are exposed to explosions during combat can develop the same degenerative brain disease that has been discovered in boxers and football players, a new study says.
Skechers to pay $40 million for deceptive claims about footwear
May 16, 2012—Federal Trade Commission reached a $40 million settlement with Skechers USA today over allegations that the company made deceptive claims about the benefits of its “toning” footwear.
Government launches program focused on Alzheimer’s disease
May 15, 2012—The federal government today launched an initiative that’s designed to help to find new treatments for Alzheimer’s by 2025.
FDA panel gives OK to second weight-loss drug
May 11, 2012—For the second time in 3 months, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has recommended that the agency approve a weight-loss medication that previously had been rejected.
Senators investigate possible influence of prescription drugmakers
May 10, 2012—Two U.S. senators have launched an investigation into the financial connections between pharmaceutical companies that make prescription painkillers and the doctors who frequently prescribe them.
FDA wants safer X-ray devices for children
May 10, 2012—Food and Drug Administration wants to develop new guidelines for X-ray devices that are used on children.
Abbott to pay $100 million for promoting unapproved use of Depakote
May 9, 2012—Abbott Laboratories agreed to a $100 million civil consumer-protection settlement as a result of marketing the off-label use of anti-seizure medication Depakote.
FDA traces salmonella outbreak to imported tuna
May 4, 2012—Food and Drug Administration says the salmonella bareilly outbreak in April 2012 that affected 24 states originated from a shipment of imported raw yellowfin tuna that was used for sushi.
FDA issues warning about supplement ingredient
April 27, 2012—Food and Drug Administration has questioned the safety of an ingredient that’s used in 15 muscle-building supplements.
Congressman seeks investigation into debt collector’s practices
April 27, 2012—Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., wants the federal government to investigate whether one of the nation’s largest medical debt-collection agencies violated federal law.
CDC reports increase of measles cases in 2011
April 20, 2012—Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that the 222 measles cases that were reported in 2011 is the highest single-year total in the United States since 1996 when 508 cases were reported.
FDA guidance on livestock antibiotics likely won’t affect meat prices
April 18, 2012—Experts agree that new Food and Drug Administration rules that are designed to curb the use of antibiotics in livestock won’t cause you to pay more for beef, chicken or pork.
Study reports a link between dental X-rays, brain tumor
April 11, 2012—Individuals who get certain types of dental X-rays might face a higher risk for developing a brain tumor, according to a new study.
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High level of toxins found in ‘nontoxic’ nail polish
April 11, 2012—Some nail-polish products that claim to be free of a “toxic trio” of chemicals and commonly are found in salons actually have high levels of these chemicals, according to California’s state regulators.
EPA denies petition to ban common herbicide
April 10, 2012—Environmental Protection Agency rejected a request to ban a common herbicide that’s used in weed killers and other lawn-care products.
Obesity during pregnancy could contribute to autism
April 9, 2012—Women who are obese during pregnancy face a higher risk of having a child who has autism, according to a new study.
FDA considers input on guidelines for ‘less harmful’ tobacco products
April 3, 2012—Food and Drug Administration seeks public comment on the guidelines that it’s developing for tobacco products that the tobacco industry claims are less harmful than traditional tobacco products.
FDA rules against ban on BPA
March 30, 2012—Food and Drug Administration announced today that it won’t ban the use of controversial chemical bisphenol A.
FDA to examine risks of metal hip implants
March 29, 2012—A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will meet in June to discuss the risks of metal-on-metal hip implants.
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