Dec 24 Watch 5:59 New FDA rules aim to redefine what’s considered ‘healthy’ By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins The Food and Drug Administration has issued new rules for food labels for the first time in three decades, an update the agency says will help empower consumers to make healthier choices in the grocery store. Lindsey Smith Taillie, a… Continue watching
Dec 23 FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. What does help? By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration recently announced plans to phase out phenylephrine, the key ingredient some cold and allergy pills. Continue reading
Aug 28 Congresswomen ask FDA why it has delayed proposed ban on hair-straightening chemicals By Kenya Hunter, Associated Press Two House members who first pushed the FDA to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners are asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 6:23 One medical device is raising questions about FDA’s approval process By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Andrew Chambers Americans rely on the Food and Drug Administration to make sure that medical devices are safe. Reporting by KFF Health News has raised questions about how the FDA has dealt with some products, including a device that treats a heart… Continue watching
Jul 31 5 things to know about the FDA’s alert on ground cinnamon tainted with lead By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead. Continue reading
Jun 18 Recalled lead-tainted applesauce pouches stayed on Dollar Tree shelves for weeks, FDA says By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some store shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 12 Senators grill FDA regulators and Justice Department officials over rise of unauthorized e-cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Government agencies have cracked down on a handful of manufacturers of e-cigarettes, but thousands of unauthorized products continue to be sold in vape shops and convenience stores. Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 8:47 FDA panel rejects attempt to use psychedelic drug for PTSD treatment By Miles O'Brien, Karina Cuevas and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center A key FDA advisory committee rejected the use of a psychedelic drug to help patients struggling with PTSD, questioning its safety and effectiveness. The FDA must now decide whether it will follow suit and reject the use of what's known… Continue watching
Jun 04 WATCH: FDA expert panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration cited flawed study data, questionable research conduct and significant drug risks, including the potential for heart problems, injury and abuse. Continue reading
May 31 Psychedelic drug MDMA faces questions as FDA considers approval for PTSD By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration posted its review of the drug on Friday, raising questions about its effectiveness and potential risks, including heart problems. Continue reading