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'All-natural' sex pill contains Viagra chemical: FDA

The US food and drug safety watchdog warned Thursday that an over-the-counter men's sex aid, labeled as all-natural, contains a chemical similar to the active ingredient in Viagra and could be dangerous.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (5) | comments 4

FDA reversal OKs morphine painkiller for dying

(AP) -- A liquid morphine painkiller given by family caregivers to dying patients can remain on the market, federal regulators have decided after hearing protests over their decision to remove it. The Food and Drug Administration ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Apr 09, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2

FDA may disclose more details on drug, food safety (Update)

(AP) -- The nation's top drug regulator proposed Wednesday to disclose more information about safety problems with the drugs and devices it rejects.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created May 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

US takes aim at purported sex disease 'cures'

The US government said Tuesday it is taking steps to remove from the market a host of online products that promise to cure HIV, herpes, chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created May 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1