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U.S. Cosmetic Safety Standards Under Fire Amidst MAHA Movement
Emily Austin, CEO of People's Beauty, criticizes the U.S. for lagging behind the EU in cosmetic safety standards, advocating for stricter regulations to protect consumers from harmful chemicals like parabens and aligning with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
U.S. Cosmetic Safety Standards Under Fire Amidst MAHA Movement
Emily Austin, CEO of People's Beauty, criticizes the U.S. for lagging behind the EU in cosmetic safety standards, advocating for stricter regulations to protect consumers from harmful chemicals like parabens and aligning with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
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60% Bias Score
FDA Approves First New Non-Opioid Painkiller in Over 20 Years
The FDA approved Journavx (suzetrigine), a non-opioid painkiller, to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults; clinical trials showed it reduced pain by 50% in 48 hours and is as effective as hydrocodone, but non-addictive.
FDA Approves First New Non-Opioid Painkiller in Over 20 Years
The FDA approved Journavx (suzetrigine), a non-opioid painkiller, to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults; clinical trials showed it reduced pain by 50% in 48 hours and is as effective as hydrocodone, but non-addictive.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Hearing Highlights Contrasting Views on Abortion Drug Mifepristone
During a Senate hearing, Sen. Steve Daines questioned Robert Califf, President Biden's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, about the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone, citing emergency room visits as a concern; Califf maintained the FDA's position that the drug is safe when used...
Senate Hearing Highlights Contrasting Views on Abortion Drug Mifepristone
During a Senate hearing, Sen. Steve Daines questioned Robert Califf, President Biden's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, about the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone, citing emergency room visits as a concern; Califf maintained the FDA's position that the drug is safe when used...
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64% Bias Score
FDA Warns Against Unproven Autism Detox Treatments
The FDA warns against unproven "autism detox" products containing zeolite, citing health risks and a lack of scientific evidence; experts emphasize the need for evidence-based therapies instead.
FDA Warns Against Unproven Autism Detox Treatments
The FDA warns against unproven "autism detox" products containing zeolite, citing health risks and a lack of scientific evidence; experts emphasize the need for evidence-based therapies instead.
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12% Bias Score
Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products Indefinitely Delayed
President Trump's executive order pausing federal regulations has indefinitely delayed the FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair straightening products, impacting public health, especially for Black women disproportionately affected by formaldehyde-linked cancers; the FDA had previously set tar...
Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products Indefinitely Delayed
President Trump's executive order pausing federal regulations has indefinitely delayed the FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair straightening products, impacting public health, especially for Black women disproportionately affected by formaldehyde-linked cancers; the FDA had previously set tar...
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52% Bias Score
FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouches, Sparking Debate on Youth Appeal
The FDA approved Philip Morris International's Zyn nicotine pouches, the first such authorization, aiming to aid adult smokers in quitting cigarettes; however, concerns remain about youth appeal.
FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouches, Sparking Debate on Youth Appeal
The FDA approved Philip Morris International's Zyn nicotine pouches, the first such authorization, aiming to aid adult smokers in quitting cigarettes; however, concerns remain about youth appeal.
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40% Bias Score
Inconsistent Marijuana Safety Standards Pose Health Risks
A Colorado study revealed that half of 15 tested cannabis products contained molds and yeasts, some exceeding state limits threefold, highlighting inconsistent state safety standards due to marijuana's federal illegality and posing significant health risks to consumers.
Inconsistent Marijuana Safety Standards Pose Health Risks
A Colorado study revealed that half of 15 tested cannabis products contained molds and yeasts, some exceeding state limits threefold, highlighting inconsistent state safety standards due to marijuana's federal illegality and posing significant health risks to consumers.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Approves First New Non-Opioid Painkiller in Over Two Decades
The FDA approved suzetrigina, a new non-opioid painkiller, offering an alternative to opioids for acute pain; studies show comparable effectiveness to Vicodin for post-surgical pain, but further research is needed for chronic pain.
FDA Approves First New Non-Opioid Painkiller in Over Two Decades
The FDA approved suzetrigina, a new non-opioid painkiller, offering an alternative to opioids for acute pain; studies show comparable effectiveness to Vicodin for post-surgical pain, but further research is needed for chronic pain.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Withdraws FDA's Menthol Ban
The Trump administration withdrew the FDA's proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, reversing a Biden administration priority after intense lobbying; the rule, submitted in October 2023, aimed to reduce smoking-related deaths and health disparities, but its withdrawal leaves ong...
Trump Administration Withdraws FDA's Menthol Ban
The Trump administration withdrew the FDA's proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, reversing a Biden administration priority after intense lobbying; the rule, submitted in October 2023, aimed to reduce smoking-related deaths and health disparities, but its withdrawal leaves ong...
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44% Bias Score
First Aid Beauty Recalls 3,000 Jars of Ultra Repair Cream
First Aid Beauty urgently recalled approximately 3,000 jars of its Coconut Vanilla Ultra Repair Cream (14oz, lot #s 24D44 & 24D45, expiring 4/10/2026-4/11/2026) after the FDA classified them as unfit for distribution due to a potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence...
First Aid Beauty Recalls 3,000 Jars of Ultra Repair Cream
First Aid Beauty urgently recalled approximately 3,000 jars of its Coconut Vanilla Ultra Repair Cream (14oz, lot #s 24D44 & 24D45, expiring 4/10/2026-4/11/2026) after the FDA classified them as unfit for distribution due to a potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence...
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28% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Health Agency Communications Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The Trump administration has ordered a pause on external communications from federal health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health given the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak and lack of transparency.
Trump Administration Halts Health Agency Communications Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The Trump administration has ordered a pause on external communications from federal health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and NIH, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health given the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak and lack of transparency.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Food Dye Despite Lack of Human Cancer Link
The U.S. FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from its food supply by January 15, 2027, due to the Delaney Clause, which prohibits food additives shown to cause cancer in animals even without evidence of human harm; Canada, however, continues to permit its use within specific limits.
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Food Dye Despite Lack of Human Cancer Link
The U.S. FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from its food supply by January 15, 2027, due to the Delaney Clause, which prohibits food additives shown to cause cancer in animals even without evidence of human harm; Canada, however, continues to permit its use within specific limits.
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36% Bias Score
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