Feb 04 FDA launches anti-tobacco campaign focused on youth By Bridget Bowman The Food and Drug Administration launched an anti-tobacco campaign Tuesday that targets youth and seeks to prevent young people from smoking. The FDA is hoping to educate this age group, between ages 12 and 17, on the harmful effects of… Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch FDA examines safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps Recent research suggests that chemicals in antibacterials soaps can interfere with hormone levels and spur the growth of drug-resistant bacteria, prompting the FDA to propose new rules for manufacturers to prove their products are more effective than regular soap and… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Saturday, December 14, 2013 The rise of the drone industry, FDA and antibiotics in livestock and school safety. Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Sabrina Tavernise on new FDA proposals on drugs for farm animals Proposals by the FDA may put a halt to the use of growth-promoting drugs in farm animals. Continue watching
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May 02 Watch Justice Department Plans Fight Over Federal Ruling on Morning-After Pill Justice Department Plans Fight Over Federal Ruling on Morning-After Pill… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch Now Approved By FDA, At-Home Testing for HIV Virus May Save Lives Now Approved By FDA, At-Home Testing for HIV Virus May Save Lives… Continue watching
May 10 Watch FDA Urges Caution Over Long-Term Use of Bone-Density-Building Drugs FDA Urges Caution Over Long-Term Use of Bone-Density-Building Drugs… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch News Wrap: Supreme Court to Consider Affirmative Action Challenge In other news Tuesday, the Supreme Court agreed to revisit affirmative action in college admissions. A white student who was denied entry at the University of Texas in 2008 filed the case, calling the school's race-conscious policy unconstitutional. Also, federal… Continue watching