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One Small Blow Against Big Sugar
Hamilton Nolan · 05/20/16 10:15AMReport: Arizona Department of Corrections Busted for Illegally Importing Lethal Injection Drugs
Chris Thompson · 10/22/15 10:36PMFDA Approves "Pink Viagra," Twice-Rejected Sex Pill For Women
Hudson Hongo · 08/18/15 07:30PMF.D.A.: Celibate Gays Can Donate Blood
Rich Juzwiak · 12/23/14 02:23PMReport: Fortified Cereal Is Bad for Your Kids
Dayna Evans · 06/24/14 10:00AMTaylor Berman · 04/24/14 09:36AM
Drug Company Shamed Into Giving Treatment to a Dying 7-Year-Old
Gabrielle Bluestone · 03/11/14 11:08PMYou're Getting New Nutrition Labels on Your Awful Gross Foods, America
Adam Weinstein · 02/25/14 09:39AMTaylor Berman · 12/16/13 10:30AM
Forty years after it started investigating triclosan, an anti-bacterial ingredient in liquid soaps, the FDA has found no evidence that the chemical actually prevents the spread of germs. Unless they can prove their effectiveness, manufacturers may have to relabel or discontinue their anti-bacterial products.
Lacey Donohue · 11/07/13 10:23PM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday made a preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils are no longer recognized as “safe.” If the determination is finalized, partially hydrogenated oils will be considered food additives that could not be used without special authorization.
Lacey Donohue · 10/30/13 08:53PM
FDA to Decide if Anti-Bacterial Soap Is Actually Terrible for You
Taylor Berman · 05/02/13 09:48PMThis is reassuring: the FDA says that, sometime this year, they'll finally get around to properly investigating triclosan, the germ-killing ingredient used in anti-bacterial soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste and toys. But how long has this potentially-harmful chemical been on the market? Only 40 plus years.
Bad Last Minute Gift Idea: Counterfeit Botox
Taylor Berman · 12/24/12 06:00PMIf you'd considered getting or giving "wrinkle treatment" as holiday gift, perhaps you should reconsider. Of course, there are many reasons why you should reconsider but here's the most urgent one: Last month, the FDA sent a letter to 350 doctors warning them that they may have received counterfeit or unsafe Botox from a Canadian supplier.
FDA Reminds Parents Not to Let Their Babies Get Injured or Die This Summer
Caity Weaver · 07/09/12 01:35PMMeatball Company Recalls 300,000 Pounds of Tainted Meat
Louis Peitzman · 07/08/12 10:40AMFeds Crack Down on Guy Who Wants to Give You His Sperm for Free
Adrian Chen · 12/14/11 11:20AMJudge Blocks Disgusting Warnings on Cigarette Ads
Brian Moylan · 11/07/11 03:35PMWe're Running Low on Drugs
Lauri Apple · 10/31/11 08:17AMBig Tobacco Sues FDA Over Ghastly Warning Photos
Seth Abramovitch · 08/17/11 12:35AMThe FDA is to be commended for consistently raising the vomit-bar when it comes to cigarette warnings. Next month, they're rolling out nine graphic new labels — collect them all! — featuring the most impressive-looking cancer lungs and sliced-open cadavers we've seen to date. Take that, Saw movie campaign! But your favorite nic-pushers are done playing Mr. Nice Tobacco Conglomerate: They're fighting back! With lawyers!