Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey died recently at the age of 101. Her name, most likely, is unknown to the generation of American babies born in the sixties. Many owe their having been born healthy to Dr. Kelsey. Back in the fifties, control, supervision and approval of new drugs was almost a perfunctory process not only in USA but also in Canada, Europe and the rest of the world. … [Read more...]
Should Tanning Salons Be Off-Limits To Teens?
The World Health Organization wants to prohibit anyone 18 and under from indoor tanning facilities. There are, however, no federal laws in the United States restricting youth access to tanning beds, and only half the states have their own restrictions. The FDA recommends but does not require that indoor tanning bed operators limit teens to three or fewer tanning bed sessions … [Read more...]