RFK Jr. Wants to Close a Controversial FDA Loophole in Food Additive Regulation
For decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's GRAS rule has allowed untested additives into the food supply. Can RFK ...
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Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet he Says it is Safe
Joseph Borzelleca published a study on food coloring Red No. 3. The FDA cited his work when banning the additive in January.
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This annual shot might protect against HIV infections
Promising results from an early-stage trial suggest that lenacapavir injections might offer long-lasting protection.
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A ‘conflict of interest-free’ FDA advisory committee policy is a terrible idea
But beware. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has called for “conflict-free” advisory committee ...
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FDA detects new Listeria outbreak; investigations of other outbreaks continue
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. There are 28 ...
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Senate committee advances Makary to become new head of the FDA
Marty Makary is one step closer to becoming the head of the Food and Drug Administration. On March 13, the Senate Health, ...
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, including ...
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host ...
US FDA makes recommendations for influenza vaccines to manufacturers
Traditionally the recommendations have been voted on by an advisory committee, but the agency made the decision on its own ...
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Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled
The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a ...
FDA Recalls Acne Products For Possible Contamination and Risk of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled six skincare products from popular brands due to benzene contamination, ...
What is hyperbaric therapy? Pioneer Valley psychiatrist and clinic owner explains
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment that improves circulation, stimulates new blood vessel growth and the immune system, ...