New Health Canada Warnings for Children's Cold Medicine

Children under the age of six should never be given cold and cough medications, advised Health Canada on Thursday, after reviewing the effectiveness and potential dangers of the drugs. Health Canada had previously...

Higher Fuel Costs, Freaky Weather Mean Yes, We Have No Bananas -- That You Ca...

They're so good for you that they almost need to be labeled a health food-and now bananas are set to become even more expensive. Among the health benefits of bananas, according to the Tao of Good Health:...

Can mobiles make you infertile?

Can the radiation emerging from mobile phones cause impotency, this subject has been debated on many occasions. There have been reports coming time to time which claims that excessive mobile usage slows down sperm...

Chantix Side Effects Cause F.A.A. to Ban Use by Pilots

Yes that is right, the FAA not the FDA although the FDA has it's own advisory as well."The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it would no longer permit pilots or air traffic controllers to use the smoking cessation drug Chantix, citing potential side effects that...

Court overturns libel award over restaurant review

A UK court has overturned a €25,000 libel judgement against a newspaper for writing a negative restaurant review." Belfast High Court has ordered a retrial in the case of a newspaper's appeal against a €25,000 libel award over a restaurant review. ...

Botox Warning by FDA after 16 Deaths

There is quite an uproar today regarding the FDA warning about Botox and it's competitor Myobloc. Sixteen of the cases reported were fatal, including four involving children under 18, Public Citizen said....

FDA Warning: Anti Smoking Pill = Psychosis Side Effects

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWow, who knew Pfizer could invent a pill could that causes the same side effects as going Cold Turkey?Anyone "Riding the Crazy Train" or who has witnessed a "Die Hard...

Provigil Side Effects include Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Warns the FDA

FDA WARNING Provigil which is made by drug manufacturer Cephalon, is used to treat people suffering from narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea and stops them falling asleep at random times during the day.The FDA...

No cough syrup for baby: FDA

To me this seems like a no brainer, but parents are a diverse and funny bunch. I'm a few months pregnant so I've been gravitating towards stories about babies and child birth, which is why I spotted this. I had...

Aer Lingus will not reverse Shannon move

"Aer Lingus will not reverse Shannon move watch listen Thursday, 9 August 2007 22:50 Aer Lingus has indicated that it does not intend to change its decision about ending the Shannon Heathrow air service,...

Are Streisand Concert Goers Being Ripped-Off?

 UPDATE TUESDAY JULY 17:  The National Consumer Agency is recommending that anyone who has any complaints following last weekend's Barbara Streisand concert, contact them with the details. The acting...

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Recall

Recall notice from RC2 Corporation, manufacturing of Tomas the Tank Engine and Friends wooden vehicles and train set components...."In cooperation with the CPSC, RC2 has issued a voluntary recall on June 13th,...

FDA Directs ADHD Drug Manufacturers to Notify Patients about Cardiovascular A...

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today directed the manufacturers of all drug products approved for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to develop Patient Medication Guides to alert patients to possible cardiovascular risks and...

Too Hot To handle?

"Heat - When is it too hot to keep working? Excessive heat is both a health and safety hazard. Working in hot conditions can result in a number of adverse health effects - ranging from discomfort to serious illness and even death. Unfortunately, in Victoria there are NO...

World after Saddam's execution

"The US military withdrawal from Iraq should be appropriately done guarding against any further adverse consequences for the Iraqi people. The execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has certainly eliminated a branded dictator of Iraq who had admirers and...

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