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Why Do Bags of Chips Have So Much Empty Space?

If you have ever opened a large bag of chips and found it only partly filled, you may have wondered whether you are paying for packaging instead of food. The amount of space can look especially surprising when the bag appears much larger than its contents. However, that space serves…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 24

Senators question FDA nominee Overton about her views on abortion pill and vaccines

President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Food and Drug Administration will face questions from Senate lawmakers considering her nomination

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Non-Animal Safety Tests Gain a New Place in FDA Drug Rules, but Animal Studies Are Not Banned

FDA rule lets drug developers use non-animal safety tests, like organ chips, where appropriate, before human trials. Animal studies remain allowed.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

Hundreds of Lawsuits Allege Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs Caused Sudden Vision Loss, but Absolute Risk Appears Low

Hundreds of lawsuits claim Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs caused sudden vision loss. What the evidence shows, who faces the most risk, and symptoms to know.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

Anti-vax ally of RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown in bid to run FDA

President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the Food and Drug Administration is set to answer questions Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 24

FDA Advisers Back Multi-Cancer Blood Test for Adults 50 and Up but Split 6 to 4 on Effectiveness

An FDA panel voted 7-2 that the Galleri cancer blood test's benefits outweigh its risks, but split 6-4 on effectiveness. What it means for adults 50 and older.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

5 Smartwatch Heart Warnings You Should Never Ignore

Your smartwatch vibrates. Your heart rate looks unusual. Then another thought hits: Could this be a heart problem? Smartwatches have become surprisingly useful for tracking heart rate and, on some devices, recording a single-lead ECG. They can sometimes detect patterns that suggest atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm that…

MyLifeXP · Sep 24

US FDA plans move to speed up vape, pouch approvals: Report

The FDA is preparing to unveil new measures to accelerate approvals for vaping products and nicotine pouches. Changes will likely include revisiting regulations set in 2021 and simplifying scientific study requirements. This move reflects long-standing requests from tobacco companies for a clearer FDA authorization process. The agency recently approved new…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

NIH Puts $88 Million into Human-Based Research Facilities and Weighs a Yearly Public Count of Lab Animals

NIH is funding $88 million in human-based research facilities and may publish yearly lab animal counts, part of a wider HHS push.

Medical Daily · Sep 24

COVID Now Growing in 27 States, Down from 35, as Hospitalizations Stay Low and Texas Wastewater Runs Highest

CDC estimates COVID is growing in 27 states, down from 35 a week earlier. Hospitalizations stay low, but Texas wastewater remains the highest.

Medical Daily · Sep 23