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Texas Accuses Gerber of Marketing as Rigorously Tested While Its Own Tests Found Heavy Metals

Texas sued Gerber and Nestlé USA, alleging that rigorously tested baby food claims hid high heavy metal levels. What the case seeks and what parents can do.

Medical Daily · Oct 17

FDA suspends licences of warehouses of Reliance Consumer, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato Hyperpure

Maharashtra FDA has taken action against five warehouses for selling expired food products worth over Rs 48 lakh. Inspections revealed serious hygiene issues, including rodent infestations and lack of proper documentation. Warehouses operated by Reliance, Zomato Hyperpure, and Blinkit were found violating safety protocols significantly. Two unlicensed establishments were also…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Rare Disease Families Can Weigh In on FDA Drug Framework at October 28 Meeting and Through December 11

FDA will hear from rare disease families at an Oct. 28 hybrid meeting, with comments open until Dec. 11. Here is how to register and comment.

Medical Daily · Oct 16

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Califf, Gottlieb and Sharpless Urge FDA to Rebuild Its Workforce as HHS Says It Is Investing in Staff

Former FDA chiefs Califf, Gottlieb, and Sharpless urged the agency to rebuild staff after 2025 cuts, as HHS says it is rehiring. What it means for patients.

Medical Daily · Oct 16

Ivermectin No Longer Needs a Prescription in Six States, but the 2026 Push to Add More Mostly Stalled

Iowa became the sixth state to allow ivermectin without a prescription, but bills in other states died in 2026 as pharmacists remained wary.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

Federal health officials are moving ahead with plans to broaden access to a class of unproven injectable drugs called peptides

The Independent UK · Oct 15

CVS Agrees to Pay $315 Million Over Claims Its Pharmacies Filled Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions, Including Risky Drug Combinations

CVS will pay $315 million to settle federal claims that its pharmacies filled unlawful opioid prescriptions. Here is what the government alleged and why it matters.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

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Walmart Makes Ozempic and Mounjaro Free for Workers with Type 2 Diabetes in 2027, Excluding Weight Loss Use

Walmart will make Ozempic and Mounjaro free in 2027 for workers with Type 2 diabetes who get prior approval. Use for weight loss alone is not covered.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Trump moves to weaken food safety rules after outbreak sickens 27,000 Americans

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The Independent UK · Oct 15

GLP-1 Drugs Now Start as Low as $149 — But There’s a Catch

For Americans who have been priced out of popular weight-loss medications, a $149 monthly price tag sounds like welcome news. After years of seeing drugs...

Saving Advice · Oct 14

The ultimate start-ups: the tech bros founding their own mini-states

Feeling oppressed and over-taxed, libertarians now want their own jurisdictions

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Donald Trump's Plan to Reclassify Marijuana Is Paused as the DEA Reviews a New Government Report

A DEA judge has paused proceedings on Donald Trump's marijuana rescheduling plan while considering whether a new Government Accountability Office report should enter the hearing record.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Pennsylvania Votes 200–3 To Test Baby Food for Toxic Heavy Metals as Republicans Stand Alone in Opposition

Pennsylvania's House has approved a bill requiring state testing of baby food for arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. The measure now goes to the Republican-controlled Senate.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

5 Coffee Creamers That Add More Sugar Than You May Realize

Coffee creamer can make a morning cup taste like a coffeehouse treat, but a little splash can add more sugar than you might expect. Many popular flavored creamers contain around 5 grams of sugar per tablespoon, even when their sweetness doesn’t seem especially strong. The serving size is also smaller…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 13

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The Conversation · Oct 13

Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?

“Do you smoke cigarettes?” I asked my patient succinctly in a recent clinic appointment.

Reason · Oct 12

The Government Doesn't Know What's Best for You. Why Let It Decide What You Should Eat?

Governments are moving beyond mere advice and trying to regulate people's diets more directly.

We Got This Covered · Oct 12

Baby’s Magic Tea gripe water recalled after high levels of dangerous organic alcohols identified, FDA says stop using it immediately

FDA warns of "serious adverse health consequences."

The Guardian - US · Oct 11

Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US

As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken people

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The Independent UK · Oct 8

FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year

The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Cyclospora found at Mexican farmed linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration says it found the cyclospora parasite at a Mexican farm identified as the source of a massive lettuce-borne outbreak

Saving Advice · Sep 24

The FDA Just Added 3 More Supplements to a Toxic-Ingredient Warning — Check What’s in Your Cabinet

That bottle of “natural” weight-loss supplements sitting in your kitchen cabinet may deserve a closer look. On September 17, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration...

Roll Call · Sep 24

FDA nominee evasive on abortion pill but firm on vaccine safety

Republicans and Democrats alike on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee tried repeatedly with little success to elicit opinions from the White House’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Heidi Overton, on health policy or a pledge to assert the agency’s independence. Throughout the hearing Thursday, Overton told senators…

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Senators question FDA nominee Overton about her views on abortion pill and vaccines

President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Food and Drug Administration will face questions from Senate lawmakers considering her nomination

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Anti-vax ally of RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown in bid to run FDA

President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the Food and Drug Administration is set to answer questions Thursday

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 15

How Long Should You Keep Recalled Food Receipts — And Do You Actually Need One for a Refund?

A routine email notification from a consumer safety watchdog or a local news alert flashing across a smartphone screen can instantly turn a harmless pantry staple into a biological hazard. When the United States Department of Agriculture or the Food and Drug Administration announces a sweeping recall for contaminated ground…

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