Consumer News Stories
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FDA Authorizes the Marketing of Nicotine Alternatives to Protect Public Health
Modified Risk Products are not, per se, an entirely new concept at the FDA. In 2019, General snus (a smokeless tobacco from Swedish Match USA inc.) received MRTP status for eight of its products, a... -
The Impact of Teledentistry on Home Teeth Straightening
Transformations in the way things are done due to advancements in computer and telecommunication technology affect every aspect of our lives, including how we seek medical care. Teledentistry falls... -
The American Pediatric Diabetes Crisis: How DreaMed, an Israeli Tech Giant Enables Insulin Dose Optimization
In 2020 the CDC reported that Type 2 Diabetes has increased by 4.8% between 2002 and 2015 in all racial/ethnic groups. Type 1 Diabetes rates are 1.9% per year. A closer look at the data reveals... -
Best Hair Growth Products For Men
Have you ever heard of DHT and how it’s a contributing factor to hair loss in men? -
Are Wireless Earbuds Bad For Your Brain And Hearing?
While wireless earbuds make taking calls, watching videos and listening to music on the go more convenient, can these earbuds be bad for your hearing? Here’s what you need to know. -
A Promising COVID-19 Treatment May Succeed Where Vaccines Can't Reach
For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has remained the top concern of the global medical establishment. And for most of that time, the rapid development of vaccines was the world's great hope for... -
Do Laser Caps Really Work For Hair Growth?
Laser caps are the new trendy high-end device on the market that use low-level light therapy to treat hair loss. But how do these laser cap devices really work? -
Best 10 Skin Tag And Mole Removers
Skin tags and moles are natural skin growths that are very common. Skin tags are usually found in skin folds but can occur anywhere in the body. -
Bill to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths Reintroduced
A new bill aims to tackle the safety risks of fallen furniture. -
CDC: Finger on J&J Pause Button Will Be Lifted in Days
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid 19 vaccine should last days, not weeks, according to CDC and FDA officials. -
PSA: Women's Health Alert on J&J Vaccine
Following 6 cases of dangerous blood clots in women who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, the FDA has called for a temporary halt and is convening the Advisory Committee on... -
What is mRNA? The messenger molecule that’s been in every living cell for billions of years is the key ingredient in some COVID-19 vaccines
One surprising star of the coronavirus pandemic response has been the molecule called mRNA. Here’s a crash course in just what mRNA is and the important job it does.
