Fight over flavored vapes lands at Supreme Court - Roll Call The decision comes weeks after the FDA authorized the marketing of the first menthol-flavored vaping products. Roll Call · Jul 2, 2024
Baby boomers are abusing marijuana at a higher rate as more Medicare beneficiaries turn to cannabis with ‘little other safe choices for pain or sleep’ People are living longer and looking for ways to ease the symptoms of aging, according to a medical marijuana expert. Fortune · Jun 25, 2024
FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
Oral nicotine pouches deliver lower levels of toxic substances than smoking – but that doesn’t mean they’re safe Oral nicotine pouches – like Zyn and Velo in the U.S. – appear to be less toxic than cigarettes and deliver comparable levels of nicotine. This makes them an alternative for people who smoke. However, people who’ve never smoked are using them, too, and youth are open to trying them.… The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024
Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to mifepristone, one of two pills used in medication abortion. Mifepristone has long been used safely and effectively in medication abortions around the world. The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024
The Latest | The US Supreme Court rules to preserve access to abortion pill mifepristone The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone, a pill used in the most common way to end a pregnancy The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
FDA, DOJ hammered on response to illegal vapes - Roll Call Lawmakers blasted the FDA for not cracking down on illegal vapes, with one telling the FDA "you have completely fallen down on the job." Roll Call · Jun 12, 2024
Omega-3 Supplements Now Have A Vegan Option; Here's Why You Need To Take Them Daily Omega-3 is known for cognitive advantages like improving brain development, enhancing mental performance, and lowering the risk of neurodegenerative disorders. Medical Daily · Jun 10, 2024
‘Playing Russian roulette with your health’: my encounter with LA’s raw-milk, powdered-meat smoothie As bird flu spreads through US cattle, a hip California grocery store is making a smoothie from unpasteurized dairy and a supplement made from organs The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2024
Juul scores big win when FDA walks back marketing ban on its e-cigarette The FDA announced that it would be rescinding its action against Juul due to new case law and the agency’s review of information The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024
What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk have raised questions about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, the answer is yes, as long as the milk is pasteurized. The Conversation · May 17, 2024
As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them. WEKU · May 13, 2024
The FDA misses its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde from hair products It is unclear why the suggested rule was not released by its intended deadline. But a spokesperson for the federal agency told NPR that its implementation "continues to be a high priority." WEKU · May 8, 2024
The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say Officially, only one person has caught the illness during the current outbreak. But with limited testing, cases could be flying under the radar. WEKU · May 2, 2024
Bangkok Post · May 2, 2024 Dept issues warning on kratom drinks The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-mixed beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.
Salon · Apr 27, 2024 As bird flu spreads, are eggs safe? The FDA found last week one in five commercial milk samples surveyed contained remnants of the H5N1 virus
WEKU · Apr 18, 2024 Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states The Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe's customers in dozens of states to throw out fresh basil after a federal investigation linked the product to a salmonella outbreak.
Reason · Apr 2, 2024 Who Can Sue the Food and Drug Administration? If doctors cannot sue the FDA for failing to restrict pharmaceuticals or other products, can anyone else? And if not, is this a problem?
Reason · Mar 28, 2024 FDA Aims To Stifle Medical Innovation Again After botching COVID test approvals, the Food and Drug Administration wants power over thousands of other tests.
Salon · Mar 27, 2024 Slippery slope of abortion drug lawsuit Vaccines, gender-affirming care and birth control could be next if SCOTUS rules to restrict nationwide access
France 24 · Mar 26, 2024 US Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion pill case U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for millions of American women and for scores of drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2024 Alzheimer’s ‘breakthrough’ stalls: why a much-hyped drug is facing approval delays The benefits of drugs such as donanemab, aducanumab and lecanemab are proving harder to quantify than potential harms, experts say
International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024 US Approves First Drug For Severe Form Of Fatty Liver Disease The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the first medication for people with a severe type of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
WEKU · Feb 29, 2024 Family Dollar is fined over $40 million due to a rodent infestation in its warehouse The Food and Drug Administration found dead and live rodents, and their feces and urine. More than 1,200 rodents were exterminated after fumigation at the warehouse, which serves more than 400 stores.
LiveScience · Feb 27, 2024 Beware smartwatches that claim to monitor blood sugar without skin prick, FDA says The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers against using "smart" devices that are marketed to measure blood sugar without piercing the skin.