About FDA
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Advisory Committees
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Allergies
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Animal and Veterinary
- FDA Acts to Reduce Risk of Salmonella Infections (Nov. 28, 2008) PDF
- Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals (Sept. 18, 2008) PDF
- Pet Food Products Seized at PETCO Distribution Center (June 23, 2008) PDF
- Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet (June 19, 2008) PDF
- Strengthening Beef Safety (April 25, 2008)
- Charges Filed in Contaminated Pet Food Scheme (Feb. 19, 2008)
- Pet Turtles: Cute But Contaminated with Salmonella (Jan. 25, 2008) PDF
- Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware (Dec. 14, 2007) PDF
- Caution in Feeding Dogs Chicken Jerky (Sept. 28, 2007)
- Mars Petcare Recalls Dry Dog Food (Aug. 27, 2007)
- Safe Handling Tips for Pet Foods and Treats (Aug. 6, 2007)
- Botulism Risk from Castleberry Foods and Dog Food (July 24, 2007)
- Low Risk of Illness From Food Containing Melamine (May 14, 2007)
- FDA and USDA Investigate Tainted Animal Feed (April 30, 2007)
- Pet Turtles Pose Salmonella Risk (April 23, 2007)
- Contaminant Found in Second Pet Food Ingredient (April 23, 2007)
- Dog Treats May Present Health Hazard (April 17, 2007)
- Pet Food Recall: FDA's Ongoing Investigation (April 16, 2007) PDF
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Asthma
Bioterrorism
Blood
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Buying Drugs Online
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Cancer
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Children's Health
- FDA Acts to Reduce Risk of Salmonella Infections (Nov. 28, 2008) PDF
- Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in Children (Oct. 22, 2008) PDF
- Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula (Oct. 1, 2008)
- "In-Body" Pediatric Devices Pose Unique Challenges (Sept. 16, 2008) PDF
- Radiology and Children: Extra Care Required (June 23, 2008) PDF
- Beware of Bug Bites and Stings (June 19, 2008) PDF
- Nexium Approved for Children 1 to 11 Years Old (March 3, 2008)
- Pet Turtles: Cute But Contaminated with Salmonella (Jan. 25, 2008) PDF
- OTC Cough and Cold Products: Not For Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age (Jan. 17, 2008)
- Use Caution with Cough and Cold Medicines for Children (Aug. 16, 2007)
- FDA 101: Infant Formula (Dec. 6, 2007)
- Workshop on Over-the-Counter Drug Use in Adolescents (Nov. 28, 2007)
- Should Your Child Be in a Clinical Trial? (Oct. 15, 2007)
- Lamisil Approved to Treat Scalp Ringworm in Children (Oct. 9, 2007)
- Nasal Influenza Vaccine Approved for Younger Children (Sept. 26, 2007)
- Unlawful Marketing of Hand Sanitizer for Children (Sept. 26, 2007)
- Warning about Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water (Sept. 21, 2007)
- Improving Medical Products for Children: Q & A with Dianne Murphy, M.D. (Sept. 20, 2007) PDF
- Drug Approved for Two Psychiatric Conditions in Children and Adolescents (Aug. 22, 2007)
- Warning for Nursing Mothers Taking Codeine (Aug. 17, 2007)
- A Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines (July 31, 2007) PDF
- Ad Spotlights Teen Abuse of Medicinal Drugs (July 18, 2007) PDF
- Spot the Block: Get Your Food Facts First (July 2, 2007) PDF
- New Ointment Treats Impetigo (May 21, 2007) PDF
- Pet Turtles Pose Salmonella Risk (April 23, 2007)
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Cholesterol
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Contact Lenses
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Cosmetics
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Diabetes
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Dietary Supplements
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Drugs
- Avoiding Drug Interactions (Nov. 28, 2008) PDF
- FDA Safety Update: Asthma Medications (Nov. 18, 2008) PDF
- 6 Tips to Avoid Medication Mistakes (Nov. 10, 2008) PDF
- Stronger Fungal Infection Warning for TNF Blockers (Sept. 15, 2008)
- Using Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products in Children (Oct. 22, 2008) PDF
- FDA Warns Bayer About Two Unapproved Aspirin Products (Oct. 28, 2008)
- Safety Concerns and Labeling Changes for Psoriasis Drug Raptiva (Oct. 20, 2008)
- Keeping Watch Over Direct-to-Consumer Ads (Sept. 30, 2008) PDF
- FDA Law Enforcers Crack Down on Illegal Botox Scammers (Aug. 13, 2008) PDF
- Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies (Aug. 11, 2008)
- Making Sense of Vytorin Concerns (July 18, 2008) PDF
- Stronger Warnings Requested for Fluoroquinolones (July 10, 2008) PDF
- How to Dispose of Unused Medicines (June 23, 2008) PDF
- Warning for Regranex—Cream for Leg and Foot Ulcers (June 11, 2008)
- Albuterol Inhalers: Time to Transition (May 30, 2008) PDF
- Contaminated Nipple Cream (May 30, 2008)
- FDA Takes Action Against Scientific Laboratories Inc. (May 28, 2008)
- Pregnant Women to Benefit from Better Information (May 28, 2008) PDF
- Controlling Cholesterol with Statins (May 16, 2008) PDF
- Bayer Removes Remaining Trasylol Stock (May 16, 2008)
- Find the Latest Drug Product and Safety Information (May 9, 2008) PDF
- Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (May 1, 2008)
- Combating Antibiotic Resistance (May 1, 2008) PDF
- A Guide to Drug Safety Terms at FDA (April 11, 2008) PDF
- Use Caution with Over-the-Counter Creams, Ointments (April 1, 2008) PDF
- FDA 101: Medication Errors (March 14, 2008) PDF
- Internet Drugs Falsely Claim to Prevent, Treat STDs (March 12, 2008)
- Recent Generic Drug Approvals (March 3, 2008) PDF
- Nexium Approved for Children 1 to 11 Years Old (March 3, 2008)
- Medications for High Blood Pressure (Feb. 26, 2008) PDF
- "My Medicines" … This Brochure Can be a Lifesaver (Feb. 15, 2008) PDF
- Adverse Reactions Linked to Botox (Feb. 8, 2008)
- Celebrating the Successes of the Orphan Drug Act (Feb. 8, 2008)
- Serious Health Risks with Antiepileptic Drugs (Feb. 5, 2008)
- New Safety Warnings for Chantix (Feb. 5, 2008)
- FDA Approves Drug-Eluting Heart Stent (Feb. 5, 2008)
- Ongoing Review of Cholesterol Drug Vytorin (Jan. 30, 2008)
- Warning About Contaminated Pre-Filled Syringes (Jan. 29, 2008)
- OTC Cough and Cold Products: Not For Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age (Jan. 17, 2008)
- Facts About Crohn's Disease (Updated May 2, 2008) PDF
- Buying Fake ED Products Online (Jan 1, 2008) PDF
- New Studies on Anemia Drugs' Risks (Jan 1, 2008)
- Safety Labeling Changes for Anemia Drugs (Nov. 8, 2007)
- Second Safety Warning on Fentanyl Skin Patch (Dec. 21, 2007)
- Warning Required for Nonoxynol 9 Over-the-Counter Contraceptives (Dec. 19, 2007)
- Labeling to Recommend Genetic Test for Patients with Asian Ancestry (Dec. 17, 2007)
- Workshop on Over-the-Counter Drug Use in Adolescents (Nov. 28, 2007)
- Early Communication for Smoking Cessation Product Chantix (Nov. 26, 2007)
- Labeling Revised for Diabetes Drug Avandia (Nov. 15, 2007)
- Nonprescription Zyrtec-D for Allergies (Nov. 13, 2007)
- Marketing Suspension of Trasylol for Heart Surgery (Nov. 5, 2007)
- Labeling Revised for Erectile Dysfunction Drugs (Oct. 29, 2007)
- Ensuring Potency of Thyroid Drugs (Oct. 12, 2007)
- FDA Action on Unapproved Hydrocodone Products (Oct. 12, 2007)
- Lamisil Approved to Treat Scalp Ringworm in Children (Oct. 9, 2007)
- Serious Side Effects with Cancer Pain Drug (Sept. 28, 2007)
- Thyroid Medications: Q & A with Mary Parks, M.D. (Jan. 2, 2008) PDF
- Side Effects of Sleep Drugs (July 31, 2007) PDF
- The Possible Dangers of Buying Medicine Online (July 2, 2007) PDF
- Strengthening Drug Safety (May 31, 2007) PDF
- Coping With Memory Loss (May 3, 2007) PDF
- FDA Launches Drug Safety Newsletter (Sept. 21, 2007)
- Evista Approved for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk (Sept. 17, 2007)
- FDA Aims to Upgrade Sunscreen Labeling (Aug. 23, 2007) PDF
- Drug Approved for Two Psychiatric Conditions in Children and Adolescents (Aug. 22, 2007)
- Warning for Nursing Mothers Taking Codeine (Aug. 17, 2007)
- Updated Labeling for Coumadin (Warfarin) (Aug. 17, 2007)
- Use Caution with Cough and Cold Medicines for Children (Aug. 16, 2007)
- Stronger Heart Warning on Diabetes Drugs (Aug. 15, 2007)
- Improving Access to HIV/AIDS Drugs Abroad (Aug. 13, 2007) PDF
- New HIV Drug for Adults (Aug. 7, 2007)
- Skin Patch Delivers Dementia Drug (Aug. 6, 2007)
- OTC Cough and Cold Products: Not For Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age (Jan 17, 2008)
- Zelnorm Available Under Restricted Use (July 27, 2007)
- Ad Spotlights Teen Abuse of Medicinal Drugs (July 18, 2007) PDF
- Beware of Ticks … & Lyme Disease (June 27, 2007) PDF
- Living with Fibromyalgia, First Drug Approved (June 21, 2007) PDF
- New Option for Rare Form of Hypertension (June 21, 2007)
- Medication Guides for Certain Prescription Products (June 6, 2007) PDF
- Warning: Toothpaste From China (June 1, 2007)
- Special Risks of Pharmacy Compounding (May 31, 2007) PDF
- Managing Drug Safety: Q&A With Paul Seligman, M.D. (May 31, 2007) PDF
- Unapproved Timed-Release Guaifenesin Products (May 31, 2007)
- New Ointment Treats Impetigo (May 21, 2007)
- Violations Prove Costly to Maker of OxyContin (May 21, 2007)
- PharmaFab Agrees to Stop Selling Unapproved Drugs (May 21, 2007)
- Neupro Patch for Parkinson's Approved (May 14, 2007)
- The Benefits and Risks of Pain Relievers: Q & A on NSAIDs with Sharon Hertz, M.D. (April 26, 2007) PDF
- Risks for ADHD Drugs Outlined in Patient Guides (April 23, 2007)
- Withdrawal of Parkinson's Treatment—Pergolide (April 17, 2007)
- Stronger Warning Proposed for Xolair (April 17, 2007)
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Emergency Preparedness
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Eye Health
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Flu
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Food
- Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays (Oct. 29, 2008) PDF
- Mexican "Vanilla" With Coumarin: No Bargain (Oct. 29, 2008) PDF
- Recalls and Melamine Contamination (Oct. 9, 2008)
- Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula (Oct. 1, 2008)
- Irradiation: Safer Iceberg Lettuce and Spinach (Aug. 22, 2008) PDF
- Warning on Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (Aug. 21, 2008)
- Warnings on Raw Jalapeño and Serrano Peppers from Mexico (Aug. 1, 2008) PDF
- Are You Storing Food Safely? (July 21, 2008) PDF
- Red Tomato Warning Expanded Nationwide (June 10, 2008)
- Warning on Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes (June 5, 2008)
- Enforcement Actions for Food Safety Violations (May 28, 2008)
- Start at the Store: 7 Ways to Prevent Foodborne Illness (May 13, 2008) PDF
- Strengthening Beef Safety (April 25, 2008)
- Salmonella Illnesses May be Linked to Recalled Cereal (April 14, 2008)
- Food Label Helps Consumers Make Healthier Choices (March 27, 2008) PDF
- Problems Digesting Dairy Products? (March 25, 2008) PDF
- FDA Warns Not to Eat Cantaloupe from Honduran Grower (March 22, 2008)
- New Era Recall Includes More Canned Vegetables (Feb. 8, 2008)
- Botulism Risk from Canned Green Beans (Dec. 26, 2007)
- Lead Warning for Swad Brand Sindoor Powder (Dec. 17, 2007)
- How Safe are Color Additives? (Dec. 10, 2007) PDF
- FDA 101: Infant Formula (Dec. 6, 2007)
- Fortify Your Knowledge About Vitamins (Nov. 19, 2007) PDF
- How the FDA Works to Keep Produce Safe (April 17, 2007)
- Warning about Organic Pastures Raw Cream (Sept. 21, 2007)
- Warning about Baby's Bliss Gripe Water (Sept. 21, 2007)
- Promoting Food Safety in Puerto Rico (Sept. 17, 2007)
- Warning on Raw Oysters from Washington State (Aug. 13, 2007)
- Avoid Red Yeast Rice Promoted for High Cholesterol (Aug. 10, 2007)
- Botulism Risk From Canned French Cut Green Beans (Aug. 3, 2007)
- Botulism Risk from Castleberry Foods and Dog Food (July 24, 2007)
- Tainted Veggie Booty Snack Food (July 16, 2007)
- FDA's Watchful Eye on the American Diet (July 9, 2007) PDF
- Spot the Block: Get Your Food Facts First (July 2, 2007) PDF
- How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood (June 28, 2007) PDF
- FDA's Standards for High Quality Foods (June 18, 2007) PDF
- CARVER + Shock: Enhancing Food Defense (June 15, 2007) PDF
- FDA Launches Tomato Safety Initiative (June 14, 2007)
- Recognizing Recalled Foods (June 14, 2007) PDF
- Warning on Mislabeled Monkfish (May 29, 2007)
- Barbecue Basics: Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness (May 22, 2007) PDF
- Hog Meat Safe to Eat, Testing Shows (May 16, 2007)
- Beware of Botulism Risk from Certain Olives (April 18, 2007)
- Animal Cloning and Food Safety (Jan. 15, 2008) PDF
- Possible Botulism Risk: New Era Expands Recall (Jan. 22, 2008)
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Gene Therapy
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Generic Drugs
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Health Fraud
- Beware of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators (Nov. 17, 2008)
- FDA Law Enforcers Crack Down on Illegal Botox Scammers (Aug. 13, 2008) PDF
- Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies (Aug. 11, 2008)
- FDA Law Enforcers Protect Consumers' Health (Aug. 4, 2008) PDF
- Beware of Online Cancer Fraud (June 17, 2008) PDF
- Civil Penalties Sought Against Maker of Hearing Aid (April 4, 2008)
- Buying Fake ED Products Online (Jan 1, 2008) PDF
- “Raw Deal” Targets Illegal Steroids (Oct. 4, 2007)
- Unlawful Marketing of Hand Sanitizer for Children (Sept. 26, 2007)
- FDA Warns About Unapproved Product, Melanotan II (Sept. 5, 2007)
- Avoid Red Yeast Rice Promoted for High Cholesterol (Aug. 10, 2007)
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Heart Health
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High Blood Pressure
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HIV/AIDS
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Imported Products
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International Health
Medical Devices
- Focusing on Contact Lens Safety (Nov. 18, 2008) PDF
- Improper Use of Decorative Contacts May Haunt You (Oct. 16, 2008) PDF
- "In-Body" Pediatric Devices Pose Unique Challenges (Sept. 16, 2008) PDF
- Radiology and Children: Extra Care Required (June 23, 2008) PDF
- Wrinkle Relief: Injectable Cosmetic Fillers (June 26, 2008) PDF
- Devices That Keep the Heart Beating (Updated May 2, 2008) PDF
- Device Identifies Fatty Deposits in Coronary Arteries (May 1, 2008)
- New Type of Latex Glove Cleared (April 25, 2008)
- Civil Penalties Sought Against Maker of Hearing Aid (April 4, 2008)
- Taking a Close Look at Ultrasound (March 24, 2008) PDF
- Avoid Fetal "Keepsake" Images, Heartbeat Monitors (March 24, 2008) PDF
- Getting Up to Date on Glucose Meters (Updated March 18, 2008)
- Denture Cleansers: Allergic Reactions and Misuse (March 7, 2008) PDF
- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products Recalled (Feb. 19, 2008)
- FDA Approves Drug-Eluting Heart Stent (Feb. 5, 2008)
- Vital Facts About HIV Home Test Kits (Jan. 29, 2008) PDF
- First Quick Test for Deadly, Drug-Resistant MRSA Bacterium (Jan. 10, 2008)
- Use Your Microwave Safely (Nov. 21, 2007) PDF
- Recall: Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution (May 29)
- Medtronic Recalls Sprint Fidelis Cardiac Leads: Questions and Answers for Consumers (Oct. 15, 2007)
- Abbott Issues Correction for Certain Blood Glucose Meters (Sept. 13, 2007)
- The Skinny on Liposuction (Aug. 20, 2007) PDF
- First Artificial Neck Disc Approved (July 18, 2007)
- First Quick Test for Malaria (June 27, 2007)
- Beware of Ticks … & Lyme Disease (June 27, 2007) PDF
- Respirators for Public Health Emergencies (June 12, 2007) PDF
- Rapid Response Helps Save Limbs (May 14, 2007) PDF
- Rapid Test Detects Viral Meningitis (May 14, 2007)
- FDA Seizes Implantable Devices (April 30, 2007)
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Medication Errors
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Parkinson's Disease
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Personalized Medicine
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Psychiatric Conditions
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Radiation-Emitting Products
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Recalls
- FDA 101: Product Recalls - From First Alert to Effectiveness Checks (Nov. 12, 2008) PDF
- Recalls and Melamine Contamination (Oct. 9, 2008)
- Salmonella Illnesses May be Linked to Recalled Cereal (April 14, 2008)
- FDA Warns Not to Eat Cantaloupe from Honduran Grower (March 22, 2008)
- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products Recalled (Feb. 19, 2008)
- New Era Recall Includes More Canned Vegetables (Feb. 8, 2008)
- Possible Botulism Risk: New Era Expands Recall (Jan. 22, 2008)
- Botulism Risk from Canned Green Beans (Dec. 26, 2007)
- Merck Recalls Certain Lots of Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) Vaccine (Dec. 13, 2007)
- Warning about Organic Pastures Raw Cream (Sept. 21, 2007)
- Warning about Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water (Sept. 21, 2007)
- Mars Petcare Recalls Dry Dog Food (Aug. 27, 2007)
- Botulism Risk From Canned French Cut Green Beans (Aug. 3, 2007)
- Botulism Risk from Castleberry Foods and Dog Food (July 24, 2007)
- Recognizing Recalled Foods (June 14, 2007) PDF
- Recall: Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution (May 29, 2007)
- Beware of Botulism Risk from Certain Olives (April 18, 2007)
- Dog Treats May Present Health Hazard (April 17, 2007)
- Pet Food Recall: FDA's Ongoing Investigation (April 16, 2007) PDF
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Reporting Problems to FDA
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Skin Health
- Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe? (Nov. 17, 2008) PDF
- Safety Concerns and
Labeling Changes for Psoriasis Drug Raptiva (Oct. 20, 2008)
- Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants (September 2, 2008) PDF
- FDA Law Enforcers Crack Down on Illegal Botox Scammers (Aug. 13, 2008) PDF
- Wrinkle Relief: Injectable Cosmetic Fillers (June 26, 2008) PDF
- Beware of Bug Bites and Stings (June 19, 2008) PDF
- Contaminated Nipple Cream (May 30, 2008)
- New Type of Latex Glove Cleared (April 25, 2008)
- Use Caution with Over-the-Counter Creams, Ointments (April 1, 2008) PDF
- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products Recalled (Feb. 19, 2008)
- New Ointment Treats Impetigo (May 21, 2007) PDF
- Lamisil Approved to Treat Scalp Ringworm in Children (Oct. 9, 2007)
- Unlawful Marketing of Hand Sanitizer for Children (Sept. 26, 2007)
- FDA Aims to Upgrade Sunscreen Labeling (Aug. 23, 2007) PDF
- The Skinny on Liposuction (Aug. 20, 2007) PDF
- Sun Safety: Save Your Skin! (September 5, 2008) PDF
- Removing Hair Safely (June 27, 2007) PDF
- Beware of Ticks … & Lyme Disease (June 27, 2007) PDF
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Smoking Cessation
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Sun Safety
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Toothpaste
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Unapproved Drugs
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Vaccines
- Addressing Questions About Gardasil (Sept. 29, 2008) PDF
- Vaccines Stand Ready for Flu Season (Updated: Sept. 26, 2008) PDF
- FDA 101: Biological Products (June 26, 2008) PDF
- Merck Recalls Certain Lots of Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) Vaccine (Dec. 13, 2007)
- Wider Age Range for Meningitis Vaccine (Oct. 29, 2007)
- Precautions to Prevent Rabies (Oct. 22, 2007)
- Nasal Influenza Vaccine Approved for Younger Children (Sept. 26, 2007)
- FDA Approves New Smallpox Vaccine (Sept. 4, 2007)
- A Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines (July 31, 2007) PDF
- First "Bird Flu" Vaccine for Humans Approved (April 30, 2007)
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Women's Health
- Addressing Questions About Gardasil (Sept. 29, 2008) PDF
- Contaminated Nipple Cream (May 30, 2008)
- Pregnant Women to Benefit from Better Information (May 28, 2008) PDF
- Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (May 1, 2008)
- Use Eye Cosmetics Safely (April 17, 2008) PDF
- Update to Label on Birth Control Patch (Jan. 22, 2008)
- Bio-Identicals: Sorting Myths from Facts (April 8, 2008) PDF
- Warning Required for Nonoxynol 9 Over-the-Counter Contraceptives (Dec. 19, 2007)
- Evista Approved for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk (Sept. 17, 2007)
- Test Detects the Spread of Breast Cancer (July 17, 2007)
- First Contraceptive for Continuous Use (May 29, 2007)
- Test Determines Risk of Breast Cancer Returning (May 14, 2007)
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