FDA urged to recall cold medicines for youngsters

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Thu, 10/02/2008 - 02:23

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With a new cold season coming, the government is trying once more to decide what to do about over-the-counter medicines for kids' coughs and sniffles.

Doctors question the drugs' benefits and worry about their risks....


 

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