News and Issues
Vacation Travel: Tracking Oil Washing Ashore on Beaches
Oiled areas should be particularly be avoided by: Young children. People with asthma or other respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.» People with a compromised immune system.» People with a hypersensitivity to chemicals, particularly hydrocarbons. Pregnant women (some of the chemicals in oil have been linked to miscarriage, preterm birth, and low birth rate). more »
New Proposed Cosmetic Law and a Shopper's Guide
The Secretary shall require that any manufacturer, distributor, or marketer of a cosmetic or ingredient (including a fragrance or preservative) make available to any entity purchasing the cosmetic or ingredient (excluding an individual who is a consumer and who is purchasing the cosmetic or ingredient for personal use) all available information in the possession or control of the manufacturer, distributor, or marketer described in paragraph (1), within 90 days of receipt of the request from such entity. more »
FAQs for Seniors on Health Care Reform
A Harris poll entitled "Straight Talk" reveals that only 17% of seniors knew the correct answers to more than half the factual questions posed about these key aspects of new health reform law and only 9% knew the correct answers to at least two-thirds of the questions. more »
FDA Panel Wants Tougher Restrictions on Opioids; Painkiller abuse matches illegal drug abuse
An FDA advisory committee voted 25-10 to reject the agency's proposed plan to prevent inappropriate prescribing, misuse, and abuse of extended-release opioid painkillers, saying the plan lacks the teeth to stem the "public health crisis" of opioid addiction, overdose, and death.". more »
