Missoula Vape Shop Reacts to Upcoming Gubernatorial Ban
Following the announcement by Governor Steve Bullock of a 120 day ban on flavored e-cigarettes throughout the state, KGVO reached out to a local vape shop for their reaction.
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Warning: The Ebola Cure You Found Online Isn’t an Ebola Cure
While there are companies pedaling them, there are no legitimate cures for Ebola to be found online.
FDA Approves Electric Headband to Prevent Migraine
The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a nerve-stimulating headband as the first medical device to prevent migraine headaches.
Attorney General Tim Fox Requests Tamper Proof Lids for Pain Killers
This week, Montana Attorney General Tim Fox joined in sending a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging it to require manufacturers of generic prescription pain relievers to develop tamper-resistant versions of their products.
FDA Requires New Warning Lable for Opioid Drugs, AG Tim Fox Comments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has responded to a request by Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and 42 other attorney's general to create new labeling rules for opioid drugs.
“The opioid epidemic has taken the lives of many Americans and has affected many people, including newborn chi…
“The opioid epidemic has taken the lives of many Americans and has affected many people, including newborn chi…
Grapefruit Juice Can Be Dangerous, FDA Warns
People have argued back and forth over the benefits and hazards of drinking alcohol, but a new drink may be stepping into the limelight of debate. The FDA recently released a warning about the dangers of grapefruit juice. Yes, grapefruit juice.
FDA Gives Stamp of Approval to Weekly Diabetes Treatment
Some good news for sufferers of type 2 diabetes: the FDA has approved Bydureon, the first weekly treatment for the disease.
Pot-Based Prescription Drug Seek FDA Approval
Only a small number of states currently have laws on the books allowing medical marijuana, but help may be on the horizon for patients in other states who could benefit from the ingredients in cannabis plants — clinical trials are currently underway for the world’s first pharma…
FDA Pain Medication Warning
The FDA is warning healthcare professionals and patients of a slip-up regarding pain medications produced by Endo Pharmaceuticals. During packaging, pills were accidently sent to the wrong bottles producing a public safety hazard.
FDA Says Flu Injector Devices Not Approved as Vaccines
Flu vaccines have always been dreaded by those who hate shots, but this year a company called PharmaJet introduced a device that uses “a high-pressure steam of liquid to pierce the skin and deliver the vaccine.” The needle-phobics rejoiced.
But now the FDA is saying, Not s…
But now the FDA is saying, Not s…