Why is there resistance to the idea that coffee benefits your health? Here’s why. Almost thirty years ago researchers at Harvard University announced a connection between coffee consumption and cancer. A few years later they retracted the study and recognized that the … [Read more...] about Coffee benefits your health and protects against many diseases.
FDA Press Release
Antipsychotics — Increased Risk of Mortality In Elderly Patients Treated for Dementia-related psychosis
Information for Healthcare Professionals — Antipsychotics FDA ALERT [6/16/2008]: FDA is notifying healthcare professionals that both conventional and atypical antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for … [Read more...] about Antipsychotics — Increased Risk of Mortality In Elderly Patients Treated for Dementia-related psychosis
Better Information for Pregnant Women
Pregnant Women to Benefit from Better Information Printer-friendly PDF (310 KB) On this page: Why FDA is Taking Action Labeling Background Look of the New Labeling What's Next? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action to give women and their … [Read more...] about Better Information for Pregnant Women
Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
Reporting any adverse events (unexpected side effects) to FDA after using a medical product, or other problems with any products that the agency regulates. Printer-friendly PDF (366 KB) On this page: Tips for Reporting Quick-Reference Chart for Reporting Problems … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
FDA 101:
How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch On this page: Consumer Complaint Reporting Reporting Problems Can Spur Action MedWatch Reporting How to Report to MedWatch Problems to Report to MedWatch Reporting Emergencies FDA Consumer Complaint … [Read more...] about FDA 101: