The Secret History of the War on Cancer By Devra Davis, PhD, MPH Review by Leslie Botha, Holy Hormones Honey! In a recent interview on CSPAN Davis stated, “For much of its history, the cancer war has been fighting the wrong battles, with the wrong weapons, against the … [Read more...] about There is A New Book in the Iconic Woman Bookshelf…
FDA Conflict of Interest
Selling Sickness
Selling Sickness: How the World's Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies Are Turning Us All into Patients. “Should be required reading for ALL women and girls!” "Selling Sickness pulls back the curtain on the politically-charged (and financially inspired) machinations of the … [Read more...] about Selling Sickness
FDA to Clarify Conflict Rules for U.S. Drug Approvals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to write new guidelines specifying when outside scientists and doctors serving on agency advisory panels should be disqualified because of conflicts of interest. The FDA announced today that it is considering whether to make more … [Read more...] about FDA to Clarify Conflict Rules for U.S. Drug Approvals
Who is Bankrolling the FDA and Why?
There has been no increase in congressional appropriations to the FDA from fiscal years 1986 through 2006. (1) FDA's Mission Statement The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, … [Read more...] about Who is Bankrolling the FDA and Why?