The FDA is expected to propose a new rule Wednesday that would mean cigarettes have lower nicotine limits to make them less addictive.
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The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles
The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn’t authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn’t meet safety standards.
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Will The FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon
The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year.
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At Supreme Court, vaping may be frowned upon, but that could change with Trump
The focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors.
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FDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme Court
The justices will hear arguments about the FDA’s rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case.
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What to know about Trump’s picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general
In a flurry of picks on Friday evening, Trump named three choices for top health jobs. Together they would help the incoming president shift the priorities of agencies that are key to public health.
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The FDA says it found bacteria and a ‘mold-like’ substance at a Tom’s of Maine plant
The agency is requiring Tom’s to submit several documents, including assessments and remediation plans for its operations, contamination hazards, testing methods and more.
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After a study found toxic metals in tampons, lawmakers are pressing the FDA to act
Members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus are urging the FDA to address concerns about the safety and regulation of tampons after a study found heavy metals, including lead, in many popular products.
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Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to give the green light to new COVID-19 vaccines this week to protect against recent variants of the coronavirus.
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FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research
The much-anticipated decision has rattled supporters of psychedelic therapies. The drugmaker says it will ask the agency to reconsider.
