FDA Warns About Teething Medication The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about the use of benzocaine, the main ingredient in over-the-counter liquids and gels that are used to reduce teething pain in the gums or mouths of very young children. by DailyHealthNews June 27, 2021, 11:59 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Some Aluminum Water Bottles Leach BPA Reusable metal water bottles have lately gained a certain cachet as a greener, healthier alternative to some kinds of plastics, which can release trace amounts of a hormone-disrupting chemical into the liquids they hold. by DailyHealthNews June 26, 2021, 6:16 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
FDA Cracks Down on Dangerous E-Cig Liquids That Resemble Cookies, Candy The action, taken in concert with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, also cited some of these companies for illegally selling these products to minors. In all, 13 warning letters were issued. by DailyHealthNews June 16, 2021, 4:51 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Rx for Vegetarians: Check Meds for Animal Products Many vegetarians and vegans strictly avoid animal products because of dietary, medical, cultural, or religious convictions. But what they don’t know about their medications may run counter to these beliefs. Many medications use gelatin as part of the manufacturing process. Gelatin is almost universally derived from animals. It does many things for many medications. Gelatin may help form capsule shells, make liquids thicker, and coat drug powder. by DailyHealthNews June 10, 2021, 8:49 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
FDA to Parents: Don't Give SimplyThick to Infants SimplyThick, a beverage thickener for people who have trouble swallowing liquids, should not be mixed with breast milk or infant formula and given to babies, the FDA warns. by DailyHealthNews June 7, 2021, 9:04 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Time to Drop 'No-Eating Rule' Before Colonoscopy? Consuming limited amount of low-fiber food day before didn't disrupt procedure, study finds by DailyHealthNews May 10, 2021, 6:07 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
2 Comments TIL The lead singer of the Offspring came up with the lyrics to “Come Out and Play” (Gotta Keep’em Separated) while trying to cool liquids in his grad school lab by whatilearned April 6, 2021, 7:55 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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