Caution: Children at Play on Potentially Toxic Surfaces
The use of human-made surfaces on playgrounds has increased dramatically over the years, but some materials used to replace grass are potentially dangerous. Read More >
View ArticleCould Green Coffee Bean Extract Help You Lose Weight?
Dr. Oz and others are strongly encouraging use of green coffee bean extract. Is this just another weight loss gimmick? It turns out there's actually some research to back up the hype. Read More >
View ArticleNRC Comments on Compounding Pharmacies: Loopholes that Kill
We call on Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to pass legislation necessary to protect our families from these predictable, preventable tragedies. Read More >
View ArticlePancreatic Cancer: Could Bacteria in our Mouth Help us Detect this Deadly...
Pancreatic cancer has an extremely low survival rate because it is difficult to detect at early stages. A method for earlier diagnosis would greatly improve patients' chances of survival. New research...
View ArticleLetter to Representative Markey in Support of Legislation that Would Give the...
This letter expresses support for Massachusetts Representative Ed Markey's proposed legislation that would give the FDA more authority over compounding pharmacies. Read More >
View ArticleLetter to Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Maryland’s Secretary of Health, in support...
The ASTM standard that claims some bumper pads are less risky will muddle the safety issue even more and give parents a false sense of security. Maryland's proposed ban on crib bumper pads will help...
View ArticleDeath by Medicine
November 2012. NRC President Dr. Diana Zuckerman calls for closing loopholes in FDA rules in this guest post on the Huffington Post. Read More >
View ArticleGood News for Coffee Drinkers: the Health Benefits Outweigh the Risks for...
Recent research suggests that coffee offers more health benefits than risks for most people. However, women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant and women over 65 should probably limit their...
View ArticleStatement by NRC President Dr. Diana Zuckerman, Capitol Hill Press Conference...
November 14, 2012. The VALID Compounding Act would save lives by closing loopholes in the law. Read More >
View ArticleBan on the sale of crib bumper pads adopted by Maryland. Consumer groups laud...
Maryland is the first state to ban the sale of crib bumper pads. Read More >
View ArticleCoping with Stress
Can stress make you sick? Yes. Find out what stress is, how it affects your body, and what you can do about it. Read More >
View ArticleAre E-Cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?
Don't be fooled. E-cigarettes are addictive and contain cancer-causing chemicals. Read More >
View ArticleBinge Drinking in Teens and Young Adults
Underage drinking not only affects the teenagers themselves, but it can affect the community as well. Read More >
View ArticlePets and Health: The Impact of Companion Animals
Animals play an important role in many people’s lives. In addition to seeing-eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy,...
View ArticleAvandia: What’s Known and Not Known
Since heart disease is the #1 cause of death among diabetics, it is reasonable to ask why a diabetes drug that possibly increases rather than decreases the risk of heart disease should remain on the...
View ArticleAre Bayer’s Birth Control Pills (such as Yaz) too Risky?
YAZ, Yasmin, Beyaz, and other drospirenone hormonal birth control pills have been found to have an increased risk of serious blood clots. However, the FDA has not taken the pills off the market or...
View ArticleOsteoporosis: How to avoid it and how to treat it
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that causes the bones to thin and weaken to a point where they break more easily, particularly the hip, spine and wrist. Why should YOU be concerned? What are the...
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