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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

RFK Jr. clears path for minors' use of tanning beds, much to the dismay of dermatologists

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promises to end FDA's suppression of alternative therapies, including a controversial stance on sun exposure and indoor tanning regulations.
#mifepristone
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Supreme Court temporarily reinstates access to abortion drug mifepristone by mail

The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated access to mifepristone by mail until at least May 11, pending further review of regulations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Here's how medication abortion works with just one drug that's still fully available

Misoprostol has been on the market longer and was first approved to treat gastric ulcers. It is also used for IUD insertion and to treat hemorrhage.
US news
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

UCSF doctor warns 'devastating impacts' after federal court of appeals halts abortion pills via mail

A federal appeals court ruling temporarily blocks access to the abortion pill by mail, impacting telehealth services for abortion care.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Federal appeals court blocks mifepristone distribution by mail in biggest jolt to abortion policy since the overturning of Roe v. Wade | Fortune

The unanimous ruling Friday from the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals marks a substantial victory for abortion opponents seeking to stem the flow of abortion pills prescribed online that they view as subverting state bans on the procedure.
Medicine
SF food
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Food Safety in America Just Hit a New Low

Raw Farm refuses to recall cheddar linked to E. coli outbreak despite FDA warnings and multiple illnesses.
Food & drink
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Target will remove cereals with synthetic colors by end of May

Target will eliminate synthetic colors from all cereals by end of May, with 85% of cereal sales already synthetic-color-free, requiring reformulation from major brands like General Mills and WK Kellogg.
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

Here's Why Hellmann's Labels Its Mayonnaise As 'Real' - Tasting Table

Discerning foodies already know that not all mayonnaise is created equal ( we're looking at you, Miracle Whip). In fact, not all mayo is even "real" mayonnaise - which is why every squeeze-bottle and jar of Hellmann's comes labeled with the words "real mayonnaise." The brand placed highly in our definitive ranking of popular store-bought mayo brands. Plus, at a Walmart in Chicago, a 20-ounce bottle runs for $5.98 (bonus points for affordability). But what makes Hellmann's the "real"?
Food & drink
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#food-safety
fromNew York Post
1 year ago
SF food

8 harmful dyes will soon be phased out of US food under plans unveiled by FDA, RFK Jr. - here's what could be next

fromNew York Post
1 year ago
SF food

8 harmful dyes will soon be phased out of US food under plans unveiled by FDA, RFK Jr. - here's what could be next

SF food
fromFast Company
1 year ago

RFK Jr. to phase out 8 widely used food dyes

U.S. health officials plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from food, replacing them with natural substitutes.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
9 months ago

How Food Qualifies As A Good Source Of Nutrients To The FDA - Tasting Table

FDA nutrient labels provide clear criteria for declaring a product as a 'good source' or 'high' source of nutrients.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Inventor claims bleach injections will destroy cancer tumors

Xuewu Liu, a Chinese inventor with no medical credentials, charges cancer patients $20,000 for access to an AI-driven treatment involving chlorine dioxide, a toxic bleach.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

Fermentalg has identified Galdieria sulphuraria, a microalga that produces a pigment known as Galdieria blue, suitable for food applications and expected on shelves next year.
Food & drink
Law
fromPatently-O
9 months ago

Corcept v. Teva Oral Argument: Infringement by Drug Label, Again

Federal Circuit's theory of infringement by drug label implicates generic drug companies for inducing infringement based on their product labels.
Health
fromInsideHook
10 months ago

Compounding Breaks Up Novo Nordisk-Hims & Hers Partnership

Compounded alternatives to GLP-1 drugs raise safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
10 months ago

Is Store-Bought Honey Real Honey? - Tasting Table

Choosing honey is complicated due to types and authenticity concerns, as many products are mislabeled or contain additives.
SF food
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Why Kraft Heinz is ditching artificial food dyes - and what's driving the change

Kraft Heinz to phase out synthetic food dyes by 2027, aiming for more natural ingredients.
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago

California petitions FDA to undo RFK Jr.'s new limits on abortion pill mifepristone

The abortion pill mifepristone has been proven safe by millions of Americans over 25 years, and its restrictions threaten access particularly for vulnerable populations.
Alternative medicine
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
11 months ago

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (June 2025)

Pfizer's stock is facing significant challenges due to declining revenues from COVID-19 products and new FDA vaccine recommendations.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago

In-N-Out is adjusting its menu after FDA bans red dye No. 3. Here's what's changing

In-N-Out is removing red dye No. 40 from its beverages and ketchup to promote healthier options.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
11 months ago

Novo Nordisk posts strong Q1 as weight-loss revolution claims another victim: WeightWatchers

Novo Nordisk's market outlook improves with FDA's ban on GLP-1 drug copycats.
Despite profit forecasts lowering, investor sentiment towards Novo Nordisk remains optimistic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

The Trump administration is defending abortion pill access in court. What?

The Trump administration's request to dismiss the mifepristone lawsuit appears as a defense of the drug, despite the president's history of rolling back abortion rights.
US politics
Alternative medicine
fromWIRED
1 year ago

Eli Lilly Sues 4 GLP-1 Telehealth Startups, Escalating War on Knockoff Drugs

FDA allowed compounding pharmacies a grace period to cease production post-drug shortage, but some continue to sell modified tirzepatide products.
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