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FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The move represents a major step to further push down U.S. smoking rates, which have been falling for decades.

The latest roadblock to Trump's plan to put drug prices in ads: House Republicans

By Nicholas Florko, STAT

President Trump’s splashiest idea for lowering the cost of prescription drug prices was to force pharmaceutical companies to include the prices of their products in TV and other advertisements.

FDA wants e-cigarette makers to extinguish use by kids

The Food and Drug Administration issued its toughest crackdown yet on the makers of electronic cigarettes that have become increasingly popular with young people. Manufacturers now have two months to prove they can keep their e-cigarettes out of the hands…

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FDA approves first generic rival to EpiPen

By Laura Santhanam

In a released statement, the FDA said Teva Pharmaceuticals USA could market their version of the auto-injectors to deliver cheaper versions of life-saving epinephine after an allergic reaction.

Soon, your soy milk may not be called 'milk'

By Candice Choi, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration signaled plans to start enforcing a federal standard that defines "milk" as coming from the "milking of one or more healthy cows."…

White House proposes a reduction of the FDA's mission

By Ike Swetlitz, STAT

The idea of changing a key mission of the FDA comes amid a turf war between the FDA and the USDA over the regulation of genetically engineered animals.

FDA says liquid nicotine products that resemble candy, juice boxes are a danger to children

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration issued more than a dozen warnings over the illegal packaging practice, saying it can lead to poisoning if children mistakenly drink the liquids, which are intended for use with e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

FDA warns retailers against illegal sale of e-cigarettes to children

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a month-long operation against illegal sales of Juul to children. Investigators targeted 7-Eleven locations, Shell gas stations and Cumberland Farms convenience stores as well…

Marijuana-based drug gets positive review from FDA

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration posted its review Tuesday of the experimental medication ahead of a public meeting later this week.

Physicians, ethicists urge Congress not to pass 'right-to-try' legislation

By Ike Swetlitz, STAT

Dozens of doctors, medical ethicists, and lawyers are warning Congress that legislation to allow Americans with life-threatening conditions access to unapproved, experimental drugs risks harming patients’ health.