Male birth control drugs may soon reach U.S. market
July 26, 2011
Pharmaceutical
The birth control pill for women has been around for more than 50 years, and during that time, no one has tackled a similar contraceptive for men, until now. Researchers have developed a contraceptive for men that can be taken ... Read More
Herbal alternative to HRT denied FDA approval
July 26, 2011
Pharmaceutical
An herbal remedy for menopause symptoms marketed in Japan failed to show benefits among American women, according to a recent study published in the journal Menopause. The pill, known as TU-025, combines cinnamon bark, peach pits and several other botanicals, ... Read More
FDA proposes oversight for mobile medical apps
July 26, 2011
Product Liability
Certain medical applications used on smartphones and iPads may be required to follow guidelines laid out by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), especially if they pose risks for patients if they do not work as designed. The agency proposed ... Read More