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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for the safety regulation of most type...[Wikipedia]

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Online pharmaceutical purchases should require in-person pre-screening exams.

Advocate for new law requiring an in person examination prior to an online Rx purchase

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 11/30/2008 10:32 AM

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Vitamin C cannot help prevent the common cold.

There is no conclusive evidence that vitamin C can prevent colds or relieve symptoms.

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 11/14/2008 11:18 AM

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Tap water should be fluoridated.

When used appropriately, fluoride is both safe and effective in preventing and controlling dental caries

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 11/13/2008 12:39 PM

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Viagra should not be available over-the-counter.

Viagra will be available by prescription only.

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 11/11/2008 9:11 AM

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Food products containing high fructose corn syrup should not be labeled 'natural'.

We would object to the use of the term 'natural' on a product containing HFCS

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 11/10/2008 4:33 PM

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Parents should not administer over-the-counter cold and cough medicines to children under the age of six.

FDA Recommends that Over-the-Counter (OTC) Cough and Cold Products not be used for [ONLY] Infants and Children under 2 Years of Age

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 11/10/2008 4:31 PM

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The use of Bisphenol A in plastic bottles does not pose a risk to human health.

FDA is not recommending that anyone discontinue using products that contain BPA

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 9/23/2008 1:24 PM

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Irradiated food is safe to eat.

FDA has evaluated irradiation safety for 40 years and found the process to be safe and effective for many foods.

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 8/30/2008 1:10 PM

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Plan B should not be available over-the-counter to women under the age of 18.

Plan B will remain available as a prescription-only product for women age 17 and under.

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 8/26/2008 2:30 PM

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Antibacterial soaps are not more effective than regular soaps.

"There's no evidence they're [antibacterial soaps] a good value,"

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 7/24/2008 11:30 PM

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Congress should not strengthen regulations on direct-to-consumer advertising.

“Empirical evidence suggests that the FDA’s current approach to regulating DTC advertising generally benefits consumers.”

posted by vizinertiaApproved 6/2/2008 12:03 PM

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Restless Leg Syndrome is a legitimate medical condition.

"People with RLS feel uncomfortable sensations in their legs"

posted by EricaSApproved 5/5/2008 10:48 PM

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The benefits of skin tanning (via UV light) do not outweigh the risks.

"There's no such thing as a safe tan."

posted by EricaSApproved 5/5/2008 6:28 PM

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The FDA should not regulate tobacco products.

"We approve products that enhance health, not destroy it."

posted by vizinertiaApproved 4/4/2008 4:27 PM

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Vaccines containing thimerosal are safe.

"No Evidence" of harm found

posted by Lil' TuffyApproved 3/18/2008 11:02 AM

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