While Wyeth Wrings Profits From Womens BodiesHere's some news that will make us all depressed - Wyeth has won FDA approval for its new antidepressant Pristiq. Yes, the same FDA who has just told us "bioidentical hormones" don't exist, the same FDA who has told compounding … [Read more...] about FDA Fiddles
The Wisdom to Look at Life Differently
A dear friend sent this email to me. I thought I’d share the wisdom of looking at life differently. I don’t know whom to credit for this message, but I do wish to thank them for sharing their creativity. I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out … [Read more...] about The Wisdom to Look at Life Differently
GOOD GRIEF! Mommy Alert!
Sherwood Brands Announces Nationwide Recall of Pokémon Branded “Valentine Cards and Pops” —Because They May Contain Metal Fragments FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and … [Read more...] about GOOD GRIEF! Mommy Alert!
A Handbook for Requesting Information and Records from FDA
The guidance given in this handbook is intended to facilitate requests for both public information and records not originally prepared for distribution by FDA. This handbook has been updated in response to the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996. Obtaining … [Read more...] about A Handbook for Requesting Information and Records from FDA
Women and HIV/AIDS
“Women are increasingly affected by AIDS. In 1985, less than five percent of new AIDS cases in the U.S. were among women and girls ages 13 years and older. By 2005, it was nearly 27 percent.” Around the world, women now make up half of all people living with HIV, the human … [Read more...] about Women and HIV/AIDS