FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes, Raising Black Market Concerns
The FDA proposed a rule to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.7 mg/gram, aiming to reduce smoking-related diseases; however, experts warn this could boost black market sales by criminal cartels.
FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes, Raising Black Market Concerns
The FDA proposed a rule to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.7 mg/gram, aiming to reduce smoking-related diseases; however, experts warn this could boost black market sales by criminal cartels.
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48% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Healthier Choices
The FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package labels on packaged food and drinks to display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels by 2028, aiming to improve consumer health choices by increasing transparency and addressing misleading health claims, with manufacturers having three ye...
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels for Healthier Choices
The FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package labels on packaged food and drinks to display saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels by 2028, aiming to improve consumer health choices by increasing transparency and addressing misleading health claims, with manufacturers having three ye...
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40% Bias Score
Biden Administration to Propose Nicotine Limit in Cigarettes
The Biden administration is expected to propose a nicotine limit in cigarettes next week, aiming to reduce smoking-related deaths, which number over 480,000 annually in the U.S., according to the CDC, a move that follows the failure to ban menthol cigarettes and builds on a 2017 FDA plan to regulate...
Biden Administration to Propose Nicotine Limit in Cigarettes
The Biden administration is expected to propose a nicotine limit in cigarettes next week, aiming to reduce smoking-related deaths, which number over 480,000 annually in the U.S., according to the CDC, a move that follows the failure to ban menthol cigarettes and builds on a 2017 FDA plan to regulate...
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40% Bias Score
FDA Issues Non-Enforceable Lead Limits for Baby Food
The FDA issued non-enforceable guidelines limiting lead in most processed baby foods to 10 parts per billion and 20 ppb for root vegetables and dry cereals, prompting criticism for being insufficient and too late to prevent harm from prior exposure.
FDA Issues Non-Enforceable Lead Limits for Baby Food
The FDA issued non-enforceable guidelines limiting lead in most processed baby foods to 10 parts per billion and 20 ppb for root vegetables and dry cereals, prompting criticism for being insufficient and too late to prevent harm from prior exposure.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Warns Against Amanita Muscaria Edibles After Illness Outbreak
The FDA warned against Amanita muscaria mushroom edibles following over 100 illnesses linked to a recalled brand, Diamond Shruumz, which contained undisclosed substances beyond the mushroom, highlighting the dangers of unregulated psychoactive products.
FDA Warns Against Amanita Muscaria Edibles After Illness Outbreak
The FDA warned against Amanita muscaria mushroom edibles following over 100 illnesses linked to a recalled brand, Diamond Shruumz, which contained undisclosed substances beyond the mushroom, highlighting the dangers of unregulated psychoactive products.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
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40% Bias Score
California's Affordable Insulin Plan Faces Delays
California's plan to produce cheap insulin by 2024 is delayed due to the time needed for clinical trials and FDA approval, impacting 3.2 million diabetics and exceeding the projected timeline by at least one year.
California's Affordable Insulin Plan Faces Delays
California's plan to produce cheap insulin by 2024 is delayed due to the time needed for clinical trials and FDA approval, impacting 3.2 million diabetics and exceeding the projected timeline by at least one year.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Considers Ban on Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3
The FDA is considering a ban on the artificial food dye Red No. 3 due to health concerns, following a California ban and restrictions in other countries; the dye is linked to cancer in rats and behavioral issues in children.
FDA Considers Ban on Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3
The FDA is considering a ban on the artificial food dye Red No. 3 due to health concerns, following a California ban and restrictions in other countries; the dye is linked to cancer in rats and behavioral issues in children.
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56% Bias Score
FDA Proposes New Guidance to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidance on Monday for manufacturers of pulse oximeters to address inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones, recommending diverse clinical testing and prominent warnings on devices' instructions.
FDA Proposes New Guidance to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidance on Monday for manufacturers of pulse oximeters to address inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones, recommending diverse clinical testing and prominent warnings on devices' instructions.
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Trump's Re-election to Usher in Conservative Policy Shift
Following his November re-election, Donald Trump's administration, heavily influenced by the far-right "Project 2025" plan, is poised to implement sweeping policy changes, particularly restricting abortion access and potentially banning medication abortions, disproportionately impacting low-income i...
Trump's Re-election to Usher in Conservative Policy Shift
Following his November re-election, Donald Trump's administration, heavily influenced by the far-right "Project 2025" plan, is poised to implement sweeping policy changes, particularly restricting abortion access and potentially banning medication abortions, disproportionately impacting low-income i...
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60% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to test talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, following Congressional legislation and public health concerns stemming from past contamination incidents and significant litigation, such as the $700 million settlemen...
FDA Proposes Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to test talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, following Congressional legislation and public health concerns stemming from past contamination incidents and significant litigation, such as the $700 million settlemen...
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48% Bias Score