FDA Considering Acetaminophen Ban in Cough, Cold Meds

Liver damage is possible
When people have a bad cold or cough, many resort to over-the-counter medications in order to feel normal again. I’ve done it before. I use cough syrup, Vicks, Sudafed, Advil and even whole room evaporators to stem the tide of  snot. Yes, it’s disgusting, and no, I [...]

Obama Signs Tough Anti-Smoking Bill, Still Struggles to Quit

Get smoked
At one time, American physicians (or reasonable television facsimiles) appeared on television to extol the therapeutic virtues of cigarette smoking. Apparently nobody had died of lung cancer before the 1950s, if you believe in the magic of Lucky Strike. Personally, I think smoking is the best justification I’ve ever [...]

Nestlé Cookie Dough Recall After E.Coli Hospitalizations

Don’t eat the cookies or use the baby formula
During tight economic times, it can be difficult to purchase the kind of snacks that children (and adults) enjoy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely a proponent of health snacks like fruit, nuts and veggies, but darn it, I love cookies. That’s [...]

Zicam Recall | FDA Reports Cases of Losing Sense of Smell

Zicam recall unofficial
Rumors of a Zicam recall are circulating rapidly, since the FDA issued a warning today about Zicam. There have been enough reports of anosmia (total loss of sense of smell) and hyposmia (partial smell loss) that the FDA is now warning consumers not to use or to stop [...]

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Cheerios a “Drug,” Says the FDA

Help, I can’t stop eating Cheerios!
Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve loved Cheerios. They’re great for breakfast, great for snacking, (allegedly) great for my health. Now I can’t stop thinking about them. I must have them; I must feel that taste on my tongue so I can sleep [...]

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Synsepalum Dulcificum for Cancer Patients (Pt. 2)

Dr. Cusnir needs more study patients
This continues the tale of synsepalum dulcificum, like a cash advance to the human race from nature. CLICK HERE if you missed the beginning of the article.
Dr. Cusnir has filed for an investigative new drug application with the FDA, who had labeled the berries a [...]