"ZICAM UPDATE: Despite the warnings about Zicam, the product doesn't require federal checks for safety, effectiveness or even the right ingredients. The FDA says it is re-evaluating its policies. In the meantime, the agency is also questioning the claims on the box--that Zicam can reduce the duration and severity of the common cold. Any product that claims to cure, treat or prevent a disease is technically considered a drug and has to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but according to the FDA the maker of Zicam-- a company called Matrixx intiatives -- has not applied for drug approval."
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Zicam Update, Carrots &
Anti-Cancer
Medical Headlines
Updated: Thursday, 18 Jun 2009, 8:24 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 18 Jun 2009, 8:23 AM EDT
MYFOXNY.COM - In news making medical headlines: the FDA is re-evaluating its policies after issuing a warning about Zicam... and a new study finds that the anti-cancer properties of carrots are enhanced if they're cooked insted of peeled.
Watch the video, left, for Dr. Sapna Parikh's report.
Text of Dr. Sapna's report:
ZICAM UPDATE: Despite the warnings about Zicam, the product doesn't require federal checks for safety, effectiveness or even the right ingredients. The FDA says it is re-evaluating its policies. In the meantime, the agency is also questioning the claims on the box--that Zicam can reduce the duration and severity of the common cold. Any product that claims to cure, treat or prevent a disease is technically considered a drug and has to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but according to the FDA the maker of Zicam-- a company called Matrixx intiatives -- has not applied for drug approval.
FAST FOOD AND WEIGHT GAIN: A new report shows there may *not* be a connection between kids living near fast food restaurants and weight gain. The Indiana University study also found children don't lose weight when they live near supermarkets where fruits and vegetables are sold. Researchers say the best way for kids to fight obesity is to exercise and those that live near fitness areas like parks could lower their weight by three to 6 pounds.
CARROTS ANTI-CANCER: Don't peel those carrots before you cook them. A new study finds that the anti-cancer properties of carrots are enhanced by 25 percent if they are cooked whole rather than chopped. The researchers say that by cooking them whole and chopping them up afterwards, you are locking in both taste and nutrients. |
