Darvon: FDA Panel Recommends Ban On The Painkiller
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Parents! Mercury Contamination Found in High Fructose Corn Syrup
Christopher Gavigan | Posted 03.01.2009 | Green
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A study by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy detected mercury in nearly one-third of 55 popular brand-name food and beverage products where HFCS is the present.
One More Link in the Mercury-High Fructose Corn Syrup Chain: Autism
Paula Crossfield | Posted 03.01.2009 | Green
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There has been a previous association made between diet and autistic functionality -- and specifically high fructose corn syrup been singled out as a cause for worsening the disorder.
Innovations in Phase IV Clinical Trials for Change in Health Care
Sunil Chacko | Posted 02.28.2009 | Politics
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For dying patients with no therapy that is working, compassionate use programs exist to provide drugs in phase II or III clinical trials when the patient was ineligible to participate in the trial.
The BBQ is Over...
Hillary Newman | Posted 02.27.2009 | Green
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The FDA is also not required to label when food comes from genetically engineered animals. Without clear labeling, many may soon be feeding their families manipulated animals.
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Turning Us Into Mad Hatters?
Paula Crossfield | Posted 02.27.2009 | Green
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It turns out that many foods sweetened with high fructose corn syrup contain mercury. Worst of all, the FDA has known about this potential toxin and has continued serving it up since at least 2005.
In the Dangerous Kitchen
Jeremy Haft | Posted 02.27.2009 | World
America is in dire peril when it comes to our food and drug supply. We're connected in one long chain with China, yet neither of us can effectively police quality.
Food Crisis: A Regulatory Meltdown No Bailout Can Save
Andrew Kimbrell | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics
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The problems we face in food safety are familiar when viewing the unfolding financial crisis. We see cuts in agency budgets, weakening of regulations, and the fox being put in charge of the henhouse.
Just How Corrupted Has American Medicine Become?
Bruce E. Levine | Posted 02.13.2009 | Business
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Drug-company corruption of American medicine is of course not news. What is news is that such corruption has become so egregious, so transparent, and so embarrassing.
A New Year's Resolution for the FDA: Kick the Drug (Company) Addiction
Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics
The FDA needs to admit that it is currently powerless over the industry it is supposed to be regulating; it has let Big Pharma take over and become dependent on drug company money.
Peaceful Revolution: When Did It Get So Hard To Be A Mom?
Robyn O'Brien | Posted 02.02.2009 | Living
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Ten years ago, we didn't worry about sending a peanut butter and jelly sandwiches into school with our children, and we didn't medicate our eight year olds to get them through the school day.
Tools
Norman Horowitz | Posted 01.29.2009 | Politics
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Society does not work when it takes for granted the system's corruptibility. Make laws to protect society and expect them to be enforced.
14 Steps to Food Safety
Marguerite Manteau-Rao | Posted 01.26.2009 | Green
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I was shocked to learn that only 1% of most imported food gets inspected. Unless sticking to natural, non processed, domestic foods, there is no way of knowing for sure what's in our food.
Mamet and Mercury
Kate Kelly | Posted 01.20.2009 | Green
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While there may be a back story that prompted David Mamet to make his remark about Jeremy Piven, his comment is wildly inappropriate in that it makes light of a very serious environmental problem.
What's for Dinner? Lead and Antifreeze -- Yum!
Christopher Gavigan | Posted 01.19.2009 | Green
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Over the past couple of months, melamine has been heavy in the headlines... dairy products manufactured in China were intentionally contaminated with the chemical.
Is It Possible Madoff and Feeder Funds Will Not Be Sued by Big Fish?
Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 01.19.2009 | Business
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Why would certain well-off clients and investors in the feeder funds (for example Switzerland's Union Bancaire Privee) not sue Madoff for his illegal ...
George Bush's Confession: False Contrition at its Worst
Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 01.03.2009 | Politics
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Yes, George, we will remember you, exactly as you wish, as a president who came in and left with his values intact.
Midnight Regs: Pollution in National Parks And More!
ProPublica | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics
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Today's additions to our Midnight Regulations chart include rules that affect our national parks, the approval and labeling of genetically-modified food, and public access to information.
Obama's Team Includes Dangerous Biotech "Yes Men"
Jeffrey Smith | Posted 03.12.2009 | Green
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Instead of giving us change and hope, biotech "Yes Men" on Obama's team may prolong the hypnotic "group think" that has been institutionalized over three previous administrations.
Momonomics 103: The Price Tag of Health Care
Robyn O'Brien | Posted 12.22.2008 | Living
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Today it is estimated that 50 per cent of Hispanic and African-American children will develop diabetes, that 1 in 90 boys has autism, and that 1 in 4 children has asthma.
New Fillers For Those Stubborn Wrinkles
Dr. Anne Chapas | Posted 12.18.2008 | Style
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The latest generation of injectable fillers has been shown to stimulate collagen growth in order to replace the underlying skin scaffolding and create softer and more natural contours.
Common Plastic Found to Leak Chemicals
Josie Garthwaite | Posted 12.13.2008 | Green
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Two highly reactive chemicals in a common plastic can leak from disposable lab equipment and skew the outcome of life science research.
FDA and Vouchers for Neglected Diseases: A Bad Idea Gone Bad
Merrill Goozner | Posted 12.08.2008 | Living
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The unintended consequences of an ill-conceived incentive scheme will be on full display when Novartis goes before an FDA advisory committee seeking approval for its anti-malarial pill.
Here Come the Four Horses of the Apocalypse, FDA Lawyers
Doug Bremner | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics
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This weekend was All Soul's Day, so I thought it appropriate that our own four horsemen of the apocalypse are ushering in our day of doom.
BPA: Can This Chemical Hurt Your Family?
Sloan Barnett | Posted 12.04.2008 | Green
Just last April, Canada banned the use of BPA in baby bottles. So why is our government still allowing BPA to be used?
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