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What You Need to Know About The FDA Crack Down on Homeopathy
A government agency has taken aim at homeopathic remedies and labeled virtually all of these products as "subject to: enforcement action at any time;" Dana Ullman explains why the move is a threat to your health freedom.
FDA to Redefine What 'Healthy' Food Really Means
How is it possible a sugary cereal could be considered healthy but not almonds, avocados and salmon? The FDA is wants to redefine "healthy" food.
The Shocking Story of How Aspartame Became Legal
Did you know that Aspartame was banned by the FDA twice? How is this product legal now? The bittersweet argument over whether Aspartame is safe or not has been going on for a long time. On one side we have medical evidence that suggests we should avoid using it and on the other side we lean on […]
Will FDA change the way it regulates homeopathic drugs? Should it?
Since I wrote my first article on the regulation of homeopathic products nine years ago, not much has changed. But change may be coming.
What to Know About FDA's New Food Labels
The new labels will have to reflect what people really eat, not what they should eat.
FDA to study how promotional tweets for drugs should convey side effects
Drug makers and their marketing partners argue the FDA social media policies have failed to keep up with technology.
FDA studying how generics' look impacts medication adherence
The FDA is studying whether generic pill size, shape and color impact patient adherence.
The New FDA Nutrition Facts Label Is Calling Out Added Sugar In A Big Way
Learn Homeopathic Medicine and Remedies
This self-paced Homeopathy course clearly explains the use of homeopathic remedies in the treatment of various diseases
What is Homeopathy and Does it Work?
The rise of alternative medicine as a means of healing and prevention has greatly expanded the possibilities available to us when it comes to everything from managing minor symptoms to curbing the eff
Is the FDA Trying to Ban Over-The-Counter Homeopathy?
Is the FDA acting out of malicious intent or willful ignorance in publishing a new draft guidance on homeopathics which would effectively treat them like pharmaceutical drugs, with similar regulatory requirements?
What people are telling the FDA about defining 'natural'
What does natural mean on a food package? Consumers and industry are weighing in as the FDA weighs defining and regulating the term.
Just What Exactly Does The FDA “Approve”?
It’s a question lawyers practicing in the products liability field-especially in the food and drug arena-often get asked by family and friends: What…
What are the FDA rules on Gluten-Free labeling?
We’ve recently received an influx of questions related to whether or not some of the Greens Plus products are Gluten-Free. The FDA recently published an article that contains fast facts about the new policy. This is a subject we take … Continue reading →
What Does it Take to Get a Drug Approved Through the FDA?
Today is Wear Purple Day, a day that gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about epilepsy – a condition for which there is no cure. Each year, researchers work to develop medications to treat diseases and medical conditions like epilepsy.
Doctors urged to prescribe opioid alternatives, so why is the FDA recalling one?
Doctors have been urged to treat pain with opioid alternatives, so why is the FDA pulling one from the market?
The FDA Is Redefining “Healthy” On Food Labels, But What Does Healthy Even Mean?
The government wants to let people know quickly that foods have the right nutrients, but no matter what they decide, a healthy diet will require more than just following the labels.
FDA Asks: What Would Happen if Drugs Advertised Their Price?
If ads for prescription drugs included their price, would consumers and doctors ignore important information about safety and effectiveness?
Your Google Searches Could Help the FDA Find Drug Side Effects
Millions of people search online for information about symptoms and prescription drugs. Patterns in their searches might reveal previously unknown side effects of medications
New FDA rules require nutrition labels to show how much sugar was added
Nutrition facts labeling will now contain a new category called “Added Sugars” that’s supposed to better portray reality, the government announced. That way, you’ll know exactly how much extra suga…
Aging Well with Homeopathy
You already know that a sensible diet and regular exercise can help you enjoy good health at all stages of life. With so many advances in health care and scien
