Showing posts with label Department for Health and Human Services. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Department for Health and Human Services. Show all posts

Thursday, December 8, 2011

“Obama Chill on Pill” or “President B. on Plan B”

President Obama said he supports the Department of Health and Human Services decision to restrict availability of the morning-after pill to girls under 17 by requiring a prescription.  He then glared and shook an accusing finger at Malia and Sasha.

To those 17 and older, the morning after pill is available over-the-counter, as long as you can handle the harsh, fluorescent lights at the drug store while you’re still hung over.

While the president didn’t comment directly on the over-the-counter availability of the drug for adults, he and Michelle exchanged a knowing glance and a relieved high-five.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

“Smokey Lens”

http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/regulation/2010-11-10-tobacco-labels_N.htm

The FDA and the Department for Health and Human Services are pushing for larger, graphic warnings on cigarette packs that would feature pictures of corpses and cancerous mouths, among other images. So smokers can be as grossed out by cigarettes as non-smokers.