Safety concerns prompt US ban on dietary supplement
Article Abstract:
Due to mounting evidence of its toxicity, the US government is to ban the popular dietary supplement ephedra. Public health advocates are in favor to ban it, but some critics have branded it an overreaction to adverse publicity about the drug.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Government domestic functions, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Nutrient Preparations, Complications and side effects, Dietary supplements, Ephedra, Health policy
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Drugs bust reveals athletes' secret steroid
Article Abstract:
The United States Anti-Doping (USADA) received an anonymous tip-off that athletes were taking an undetectable steroid. The effectiveness of tests for banned sports drugs is discussed.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
Health aspects, Powers and duties, Athletes, Drugs and athletes, United States Anti-Doping Agency
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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Subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
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