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Humidifiers increase moisture - and sometimes bacteria - includes related articles - Cover Story
Physicians have divided opinions about the benefits of humidifiers and vaporizers. Increased humidity during winter months may reduce the number of...
FDA Consumer, 11/01/92 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
Cal-Ban banned - illegally marketed diet pills
The Food and Drug Administration seized more than 250,000 bottles of Cal-Ban 3000, a diet pill distributed by Health Care Products. The pills were...
FDA Consumer, 06/01/92 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
What's in an antacid?
The possible side effects of the ingredients that make up antacids are presented. Antacids contain such things as sodium, calcium, magnesium,...
FDA Consumer, 01/01/92 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
Firm calls them health foods; FDA says they're drugs - Heart Food, Cardiolife, Cata Rx, Gymnema Sylvestre
Swanson Health Products has stopped selling Heart Food, Cardiolife, Cata Rx, and Gymnema Sylvestre due to legal pressure from the FDA. The FDA...
FDA Consumer, 01/01/92 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
A burning question: when do you need an antacid?
Antacids can be used to combat heartburn or indigestion. However, other simple steps can be taken to help prevent the problem without taking drugs....
FDA Consumer, 01/01/92 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
Recipe for relief - FDA requirements for antacids
The FDA require every antacid to be safe and effective. The conditions for meeting those standards are explained. FDA requires that every antacid...
FDA Consumer, 01/01/92 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
Recall retrieves rubbing alcohol labeled as distilled water
The FDA has removed bottles labeled 'Agua Destilada,' or 'distilled water,' from pharmacies in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The...
FDA Consumer, 12/01/91 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
Wrong flora in Micro-Flora
A concentrated liquid designed to assist favorable intestinal bacterial growth has been found to be contaminated with Klebsiella pneumoniae...
FDA Consumer, 11/01/91 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
Firm fined in illegal animal drug sales scheme - Helm New York Chemical Corp
Helm New York Chemical Corp of Piscataway, NJ, has been found guilty of selling unapproved animal drugs. Illegal animal drugs may leave toxic...
FDA Consumer, 11/01/91 by Tom Cramer · More from publication -
Unreliable breast cancer screening halted
Mobile Clinics of Tomorrow Inc has been found guilty of using transillumination to screen breast cancer. The unapproved method is inaccurate and...
FDA Consumer, 11/01/91 by Tom Cramer · More from publication
