Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in many household products: study
(HealthDay) -- Tests of more than 200 common household products found that the products contain chemicals that research suggests may be linked to asthma and hormone disruption, researchers report.
View ArticleRegenstrief study finds that generic drugs often have incorrect safety labeling
Despite U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations requiring generic medications to carry identical warnings to those on corresponding brand-name products, a study by Regenstrief Institute...
View ArticleMost newly approved biologics studied in peds population
(HealthDay)—The majority of biologics approved since 1997 include pediatric information in their labeling and have been studied in pediatric trials, according to a review published online Jan. 14 in...
View ArticleNew dietary analysis tool for athletes debuts
A new website application for athletes called Dietary Analysis Tool for Athletes (D.A.T.A.) has been validated as accurately recording dietary intake based on the 24-hour recall method. "This tool...
View ArticleTrans fats down in two-thirds of food products, 2007 to 2011
(HealthDay)—Manufacturers have slowed in their reformulations of food products to reduce trans fatty acids (TFA), according to a study published online May 23 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
View ArticleFDA warns of rare skin reactions to acetaminophen
(HealthDay)—The widely used painkiller acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, can cause rare but serious skin reactions and a warning about this danger will be added to product labels, the U.S. Food and...
View ArticleGraphic warning labels reduce demand for cigarettes
Will graphic cigarette package warning labels significantly reduce demand? A new study suggests it will.
View ArticleCalif. finds toxins in 'nontoxic' nail polishes
(AP) -- Some nail polishes commonly found in California salons and advertised as free of a so-called "toxic trio" of chemicals actually have high levels of agents linked to birth defects, according to...
View ArticleSmokers drop pricey cigarettes for cheaper alternatives: CDC
(HealthDay) -- With cigarette costs rising, more smokers are turning to cigars or "rolling their own" to cut costs, suggests a new U.S. government report that shows a substantial increase in the use of...
View ArticleInjuries, manufacturer warnings do not deter ATV use by children under age 16
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) manufacturer warning labels aimed at children under age 16 are largely ineffective, and formal dealer-sponsored training is infrequently offered and deemed unnecessary by most...
View ArticleSpice allergy: Sugar and spice and everything not so nice
Imagine a world where you could never dine away from home, wear makeup, smell of sweet perfumes or eat a large percentage of food on store shelves. According to allergists at the American College of...
View ArticleThink before you shop: A guide to safe holiday gift buying
(Medical Xpress)—At this time of year, most of us are busy planning the holiday experience for families and loved ones. For the kids, it's about the anticipation and the toys.
View ArticleSuppliers, grocers turning to DNA testing on meat (Update)
Ireland's surprise discovery this month of horsemeat traces in factory-produced burgers is boosting business for one trade: Forensics labs that use DNA fingerprinting to tell you what's on your plate.
View ArticleWhole Foods: Products will carry GMO labeling
(AP)—Whole Foods says all products in its North American stores will have labels disclosing whether they contain genetically modified ingredients by 2018.
View ArticleAustralians drink to get drunk but want alcohol reforms
Australians are increasingly drinking alcohol to get drunk but just one in five believe they drink too much.
View ArticleUS supreme court rejects challenge to new cigarette labeling
(HealthDay News) —The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a tobacco industry challenge to a controversial 2009 federal law that mandates graphic warning labels on cigarettes. The high court refused...
View ArticleWhat stands out on a label?
With nearly 400,000 items in every grocery store (Food Marketing Institute), there are hundreds of different ways a packaged food can be labeled. Editor A. Elizabeth Sloan gathers statistics about what...
View ArticleConsumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen
(AP)—Sunbathers this summer will find new sunscreen labels that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
View ArticleCan new FDA graphic warning labels for tobacco pass a first amendment legal...
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposes new graphic warning labels for tobacco products, they can survive a First Amendment challenge if they depict health consequences and their...
View ArticleStudy shows majority of children unaware of cigarette warning labels
An international study of children's perceptions of cigarette package warning labels found that the majority of children are unaware that they exist. Children in countries where larger warning labels...
View ArticleGenetically engineered food labeling examined in new paper
(Medical Xpress)—As consumers and legislators across the nation grapple with whether to require labeling of genetically engineered foods and food products, a new "issues paper" addressing that topic is...
View ArticleShould sugary drinks carry a health warning?
In a personal view published in BMJ today, a professor of public health at a leading university thinks there should be health warning labels on sugary drinks.
View ArticleFDA extending comment period on e-cigarette rules
The public will have more time to weigh in on a federal proposal to regulate electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.
View ArticleFDA cautions against 'undeclared' food allergens
(HealthDay)—Some food labels may not reliably list all possible food allergens, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency added that these "undeclared allergens" are the leading...
View ArticleMany consumers misled about bogus weight-loss supplements, survey says
(HealthDay)—Think a pill you saw advertised on the Internet can miraculously help you shed unwanted pounds? You're not alone: A new Consumer Reports survey finds many Americans are misinformed about...
View ArticleMay contain nuts: But how much is too much?
In a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the researchers identified the level of five of the most common food allergens which would cause a reaction in only ten...
View ArticleFood safety expert explains food labels and their regulations
Understanding what terms such as "natural,""organic" and "local" on food labels really mean is important before purchasing any food product, according to Kansas State University food safety specialist...
View ArticleAre consumers getting the message from alcohol warning labels?
Australia's current alcohol warning labels are failing to effectively convey health messages to the public, according to a new study from Deakin University.
View ArticleHealth warning labels may deter parents from purchasing sugar-sweetened...
Health warning labels similar to those found on tobacco products may have a powerful effect on whether parents purchase sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) for their children, according to a new study led...
View ArticleConfusing food labels place consumers with food allergy at risk
A study found that consumers with food allergy concerns often misunderstand food labels about allergens that say "may contain" or "manufactured on shared equipment." While they should avoid such...
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