The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that certain harmful chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often found in food packaging like fast-food wrappers and pizza boxes, will no longer be used in the United States. The decision comes after FDA studies revealed that such chemicals in food packaging were a significant… Continue reading Harmful Chemicals to be Removed From Food Packaging
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How to Increase Energy: Best Foods for Seniors
What are the Best Foods To Increase Energy Levels? How do Whole Grains Help? Whole grains contain complex carbohydrates that the body breaks down into glucose, providing a steady and sustained release of energy. This will help you maintain stable blood sugar levels, reducing the likelihood of energy crashes commonly associated with refined carbohydrates. What… Continue reading How to Increase Energy: Best Foods for Seniors
From tomatoes to turmeric: Can foods fight inflammation?
Inflammation is a hot topic. What’s it all about? And what’s the scoop on certain diets, foods and supplements, such as turmeric, when it comes to fighting inflammation? What is inflammation? Not all inflammation is “bad.” Acute inflammation is part of the body’s natural way of defending itself from foreign substances like viruses, bacteria, cuts and splinters.… Continue reading From tomatoes to turmeric: Can foods fight inflammation?
How cancer affects diet + pointers for trying to eat well
Many PatientsLikeMe members have talked in the forum about the dietary impact of lung cancer treatment and how it has hindered their eating. As many as 40 to 60 percent of patients with lung cancer experience unintentional weight loss. Eating well (or as best you can) during and after cancer treatment can help you keep… Continue reading How cancer affects diet + pointers for trying to eat well
Food for thought: August (diet) edition
Many mothers have told their children “you are what you eat,” but some PatientsLikeMe members have taken that idea one step further and are using their diets to try and manage the symptoms of their conditions. People have been sharing about everything from gluten-free to vegan diets – check out what some people said in… Continue reading Food for thought: August (diet) edition
Food for Thought: July (chocolate) edition, take 2
Last year, July’s Food for Thought revolved around MS members sharing their experiences with chocolate. This year, we thought we’d continue the tradition – check out what a few members had to say about their relationships with the delicious sweet: “I have been trying a dairy free diet for a couple of months due to… Continue reading Food for Thought: July (chocolate) edition, take 2
Sally Okun explains the new research collaboration with the FDA
Yesterday, we announced a new research collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will explore how patient-reported data can lead to new insights about drug safety. It’s the first time the FDA will analyze patient-generated data for pharmacovigilence (aka drug safety). But we’re no strangers to drug safety. Check out some of… Continue reading Sally Okun explains the new research collaboration with the FDA
PatientsLikeMe and the FDA Sign Research Collaboration Agreement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 15, 2015—PatientsLikeMe and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have signed a research collaboration agreement to determine how patient-reported data can give new insights into drug safety. Under the collaboration, PatientsLikeMe and the FDA will systematically explore the potential of patient-generated data to inform regulatory review activities related to risk assessment… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe and the FDA Sign Research Collaboration Agreement
Food for thought: Diabetes awareness edition
It’s American Diabetes Awareness Month, and the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) theme for November is “America Gets Cooking to Stop Diabetes.” And in that spirit, we’re highlighting the diabetes community on PatientsLikeMe. Members have been sharing about pasta, low-carb diets and ideas for daily menus. Plus, one member graciously shared her personal recipes for some… Continue reading Food for thought: Diabetes awareness edition
Sally Okun reports back from the FDA Patient-Focused Drug Development Public Meeting on IPF
On September 26th I was at the FDA for the Patient-Focused Drug Development Public Meeting on IPF. This is one of 20 meetings that the FDA is holding to learn directly from patients and their caregivers about daily life with the specific condition’s symptoms and treatments. (You can learn more about these meetings here.) I have attended… Continue reading Sally Okun reports back from the FDA Patient-Focused Drug Development Public Meeting on IPF