FDA Slammed In Report For Drug Liability Rulings In Place
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - A new report has hit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), claiming that the FDA is at fault in the way in which they handled drug liability laws.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee put out the report which was against the FDA. Read more
FDA Comes To Defense Of Their Ruling On Safety Of BPA
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has defended their ruling that current exposure levels to BPA are perfectly safe for infants and adults.
This week, an expert panel put out a report stating that the FDA ignored key studies which showed that BPA was not as safe as they thought. Read more
Many Patients In US Hospitals Not Happy With Their Care
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - Harvard researchers have released a report which shows that for the most part patients in U.S. hospitals are not satisfied with care being received.
A national survey was conducted and led by Dr. Ashish K. Jha from the Harvard School of Public Health. Read more
FBI Arrests Sacramento Man For Sending Fake Anthrax
October 30, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) - An arrest has been made in the nationwide anthrax hoax case as the FBI has arrested 66-year old Marc M. Keyser from Sacramento, California.
The man has been arrested and is accused of sending out these fake anthrax packages. Read more
Daylight Saving Time Found To Increase Heart Attack Risk
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed that time changes associated with daylight saving time increase the risk of heart attack.
Twice each year during daylight saving time, the clocks either go an hour ahead, or an hour behind. Read more
FDA Slammed In Report For Drug Liability Rulings In Place
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - A new report has hit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), claiming that the FDA is at fault in the way in which they handled drug liability laws.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee put out the report which was against the FDA. Read more
Study Shows Blood Protein Is Not Cause Of Heart Attacks
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - According to a new study, a certain blood protein known as C-reactive protein does not cause heart attacks or strokes.
The type of blood protein has been linked to inflammation in the past, as well as heart attacks and strokes overall. Read more
Aggressive Treatment Risky For Tiny Premature Babies
October 30, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) - Two new studies have revealed that aggressive treatment for the tiniest premature babies is extremely risky.
There were two studies, with the first being led by Dr. Brenda Morris of the University of Texas Medical School. Read more
(Update 1) Eat Grapes To Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - According to a new study, eating grapes can lower your blood pressure overall.
Researchers from the University of Michigan carried out the study on lab rats who were placed on an unhealthy diet high in salt. Read more
Hot Flashes Mean Breast Cancer Drugs Are Working Well
October 30, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) - According to a new report from researchers, signs that breast cancer drugs are working include having hot flashes and night sweats.
According to the new study led by Jack Cuzick of Cancer Research UK, women who take hormone based drugs can tell if they are working with these signs. Read more