Cristina delves into the latest FDA advisory announcement shedding light on the ineffectiveness of phenylephrine, a widely used ingredient in several nasal decongestants. Adam revisits the myriad of news stories and worries surrounding bees and the issue of colony collapse disorder.
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Phenylephrine Ineffective?
FDA advisory committee says common ingredient in some nasal decongestants does not work – ABC News.
Popular decongestant in many cold meds is ineffective, says U.S. drug advisory panel | CBC News
A popular decongestant has been deemed ineffective. Here’s what it means for Canadians | CBC News
Decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines doesn’t actually work, FDA advisors say
A common ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants does not work, experts say : NPR
FDA clarifies results of recent advisory committee meeting on oral phenylephrine
CVS pulling some common decongestants found ineffective
CVS will no longer sell medications that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient | CNN
Treating cough and cold: Guidance for caregivers of children and youth – PMC
Pseudoephedrine: Side Effects, Safety & Uses of Sudafed
Bees Are Doing Fine
Believe it or not, the bees are doing just fine – Washington Post
The beekeepers who don’t want you to buy more bees – Seattle Times
From GMOs to neonics, what’s causing bee deaths? – From GMOs to neonics, what’s causing bee deaths?
The beekeepers who don’t want you to buy more bees – The Seattle Times
themuseumofmodernart – Instagram
No Mow May – The Impatient Gardener
Is ‘No Mow May’ really a good idea here in Canada? – Yahoo! news
