Cheaper alternatives to Plan B can now be sold over the counter without age restrictions
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See a Side-by-Side Comparison of the Old and New Nutrition Labels
Calories could be bigger and bolder, the amount of added sugars will be listed, and servings sizes will be more realistic
FDA Wants Overhaul For Nutrition Labels
An emphasis on calories, added sugars and more realistic serving sizes
FDA Considers 3-Person Embryo Fertilization
Procedure could prevent children from inheriting genetic diseases from mothers
FDA Hiccup Means You’ll Have to Keep Waiting for Female Viagra
Agency has asked maker Sprout Pharmaceuticals for more studies on libido drug for women
A Colonoscopy Cam Is Coming to a Hospital Near You
FDA approval of pill-sized camera clears way for less-painful option to screen the health of your colon
The FDA’s Frightening Anti-Smoking Campaign for Teens Hits Them Where It Hurts
The agency’s ads will feature rotting teeth and premature wrinkles
FDA Revising Food Nutrition Labels
It’s been 10 years in the making, but the agency sent guidelines for re-doing the nutrition label to the White House for review
FDA Studying Safety of Caramel Coloring in Soda
A Consumer Reports study finds high levels in some beverages
Pediatricians to Expectant Moms and Kids: Don’t Drink Raw Milk
The popularity of unpasteurized milk may pose health risks to young children, the elderly and pregnant women, doctors say.
FDA Removes Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is rolling back warnings and restrictions on the diabetes drug rosiglitazone (Avandia), after an independent analysis revealed the drug did not increase the risk of heart attacks.
FDA Warns Genetic Tests for Consumers Are Unapproved
Warning to five companies, including a Google-backed firm
Chemicals in Heart Stress Tests Can Trigger Heart Attacks
The FDA has issued a warning to doctors about two chemicals that are used for cardiovascular stress tests may cause heart attacks. According to the FDA, resuscitation equipment should be available when the tests are …