Blog Posts in April, 2013

Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are a widely used birth control method. Made of copper, which acts as a spermicide, IUDs are inserted into the uterus transvaginally. They can remain in place for up to ...

Making decisions about contraception is one of the most important and intimate healthcare concerns for women and their families. Women want birth control that is reliable and safe, with a minimum of ...

We are currently aware of the hazards of asbestos exposure. Asbestos increases the risk for lung cancer, mesothelioma, a rare form of asbestos-related lung cancer, and asbestosis, a chronic ...

The phrase FDA-approved carries a great deal of weight based on the assumption that all decisions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rely on rigorous clinical trials and convincing safety ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives official approval to a pharmaceutical product based on convincing scientific evidence proving it has benefits. Drug marketing is also strictly regulated so ...