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...FDA will allow kava manufacturers to promote their product only in a general way, advertising it as a supplement without citing any specific medical benefits. Until formal studies are conducted, those restrictions will stand. Even without a government green light, however, kava will probably remain popular, sold as an antianxiety herb that dare not call itself that. "People like the idea of feeling mellow but staying alert," says Blumenthal. "That's what kava does." The question is, At what cost...
...your child facing surgery? The FDA has just approved Versed Syrup, a sedative that helps kids calm down before a medical procedure. It's taken by mouth--no scary needle--and has the added benefit of erasing most memories of the traumatic event. As for parents, try pacing...
...Sources: FDA; Center for Science in the Public Interest; New England Journal of Medicine; Archives of Neurology
...Sources: FDA; Wall Street Journal; New England Journal of Medicine...
Visiting the dentist may have just become easier. The FDA has approved Millennium, a laser-powered drill that uses a stream of water instead of metal blades to excavate tooth surfaces. The advantage: Millennium causes less pain than conventional drills, and it doesn't emit that hair-raising high-pitched whine...