Do Not Use Excite for women and Ultimates for men, says Health Canada
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use Excite for women and Ultimates for men due to concerns about possible side-effects.
Food
Breastfeeding :: Codeine use by nursing mothers may cause side effects in infants, says FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned that nursing infants may be at increased risk of morphine overdose if their mothers are taking codeine and are ultra-rapid metabolizers of codeine. The agency has reviewed all available information on this subject since a medical journal reported the death of a 13-day old breastfed infant who died from morphine overdose.
Pregnancy :: PFOS and PFOA exposure associated with lower birth weight and size
Exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) in the womb is statistically associated with lower weight and head circumference at birth, according to an analysis of nearly 300 umbilical cord blood samples led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Malaria :: Kenyan malaria success strengthens call for free insecticide-treated nets for all
Experts have today called for international agencies to provide insecticide-treated bed nets for all children in Africa as the most equitable way of tackling malaria. Their call is supported by new research co-funded by the Wellcome Trust showing how successful a scheme run by the Kenyan government has been at distributing the nets.
E Coli :: New E Coli case confirmed linked to the Paisley investigation
There has been one newly confirmed case of E coli O157 infection linked to the Paisley investigation.
Cough :: Safety and Efficacy of Pediatric Cough & Cold Medicines
Following is a statement by Linda A. Suydam, D.P.A., president of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), regarding the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medicines:
Heart :: Total artificial heart patient nears one-year anniversary of receiving high-tech implant at U-M
A year ago, 42-year-old Phillip Hall was facing near-certain death, perhaps within weeks. But today, he?s about to celebrate his birthday, his tenth wedding anniversary ? and the one-year anniversary of the day he was rushed into a University of Michigan operating room and implanted with a temporary total artificial heart that saved his life by replacing his own failing heart.
Sesame :: White sesame seeds sold in bulk at certain retail outlets may contain salmonella bacteria
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the sesame seeds described below because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Fruit :: New low GI sugar substitute not suitable for people with fructose disorders
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) advised that a sugar substitute that it has just approved, called isomaltulose, contains fructose and glucose and is therefore not suitable for people with disorders in fructose metabolism.
Warfarin :: FDA approves updated Warfarin (Coumadin) prescribing information
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of updated labeling for the widely used blood-thinning drug, Coumadin, to explain that people’s genetic makeup may influence how they respond to the drug.