Food and Drug Administration

Neuralink CEO Elon Musk says his company is working to connect the human brain with a machine interface before the end of the year. He claims the micro processor chips will allow humans to connect with..

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Some consider bottled water the safest choice for avoiding drinking-water contaminants like arsenic and lead. However, recent investigations have found that not all bottled water brands are free of..

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Juul CEO Kevin Burns said he would tell parents whose children are addicted to Juul’s e-cigarettes, “I’m sorry.” Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb blames a teen vaping “epidemic” on..

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Medical device company Medtronic is recalling a number of insulin pumps. According to Digital Trends, the recall came after the company discovered the pumps are vulnerable to hacks and there is no way..

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Soy-based food products may hold health benefits, after all, contradicting past claims that the food has no nutritional value. Canadian researchers recently found soy protein may lower both low-density..

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new potential risk that Boeing must address on its 737 MAX before the grounded jet can return to service, the agency told Reuters on Wednesday...

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San Francisco officials voted on Tuesday to effectively ban the sale of e-cigarettes. It's the first US city to do so, and has thrust the coastal tech hub into a fierce debate over the future of..

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On Tuesday, San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance banning the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes. The e-cigarettes are banned until the products are approved by the FDA. The ban..

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San Francisco will be the first U.S. city to ban the sale of e-cigarettes after more teenagers began using them. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to ban the nicotine..

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According to CNN, San Francisco is set to become the first US city to ban the sale of e-cigarettes. The city's board of supervisors is scheduled to vote on the decision on June 25th. The ordinance..

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According to UPI.com, "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave its approval to Vyleesi, a drug to treat women with low sexual desire. The FDA said Vyleesi, which is the brand name for the..

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According to Reuters.com, "The U.S. drug regulator on Friday approved Palatin Technologies and Amag Pharmaceuticals’ drug to restore sexual desire in premenopausal women, the latest attempt to come..

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According to Business Insider last week, small trace amounts of asbestos — a known cancer causer — was found in concealer and sparkly makeup marketed to kids at Claire's. They explain, "In March,..

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According to the Huff Post, last August Natural Cycles, was the first fertility tracker app to get the Food and Drug Administration's approval as a legitimate birth control method. While apps may help,..

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The genuinely promising medical treatment of a fecal transplant may come with more serious risks than previously thought. This week, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the..

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The word "natural" on beauty product labels, may not mean what you think. According to Business Insider, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate the personal care industry. As a result,..

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Arsenic is one of the deadliest elements in the world. According to MMN, Arsenic is an element that occurs naturally and can be found in food, water, air and soil. In recent years, there have been..

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Broadcasting Cable reports social media influencers now must include health warnings with any posts about vaping products. The Federal Trade Commission has warned advertisers of e-liquid products that..

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According to Reuters, the FDA on Friday issued warning letters to four flavored e-liquid product makers, stepping up pressure on firms using social media influencers to promote their products. Social..

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Business Insider reports the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered a class of manmade chemicals in foods sold in mid-Atlantic grocery stores. The chemicals, which have been linked to..

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CNN reports PFAS chemicals have made their way into the US food supply. On Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration publicly acknowledged that "forever chemicals" have been detected in the foods we..

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Juul Labs Inc is considering opening retail stores in the United States, says Reuters. This move would help the controversial company cash in on the booming popularity of its e-cigarettes. Juul, along..

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On Thursday, ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's announced their support of CBD-infused ice cream. CBD is made with cannabis, but the user does not actually get high. Ben & Jerry's said that they are..

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