Juul can keep selling tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes, FDA decides
FDA regulators said Juul's studies show its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers, who can benefit from switching completely to vaping.
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Power Stick deodorant recalled because of manufacturing defects
More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant were recalled over manufacturing defects, according to the FDA.
Popular yogurt recalled nationwide due to possible plastic pieces
Plastic pieces were discovered in the dome toppers of YoCrunch products, the FDA said in a recall alert.
FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen, for use in a variety of drinks and candies.
Hartford Bakery, Inc. voluntarily recalls hundreds of loaves of bread
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
Italy's Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
Nutella maker Ferrero will acquire WK Kellogg, known for Corn Flakes, Froot Loops and Rice Krispies.
RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel makes decisions
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new panel of vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control made its first decisions on Thursday. It's their first official move after Kennedy Jr. fired the former experts, replacing them with his own picks. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more.
Nestle to stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026
Nestle says it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It's the latest big food company making that pledge.
Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers over "deceptive marketing"
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
FDA approves HIV prevention drug taken as twice-yearly injection
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
Why FDA approval of new HIV drug is a big deal
Decades after an AIDS diagnosis was a death sentence, the FDA approved the first drug that is almost totally effective at preventing the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss what it means.
Makary on removing artificial dyes from food
One of the country's biggest food manufacturers is getting on board with Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s plans to stop the industry from using synthetic dyes. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from products sold in U.S.
Kraft Heinz said it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products by end of 2027 and stop making new products that contain the dyes.
Ban on certain vape flavors could come Friday
The FDA is reportedly taking unprecedented action to try and stop the teen vaping epidemic. Under the direction of the Trump administration, it will likely announce a ban on mint, fruit and dessert flavored e-cigarette cartridges as soon as Friday. Anna Werner reports.
Report finds FDA failure during opioid crisis
A newly released report says the Food and Drug Administration may have failed to set strict enough standards and follow-through for training doctors about the risks associated with opioids. Researchers say lack of oversight and training problems happened while the opioid crisis killed tens of thousands of people a year. Anna Werner reports.
Almanac: Baldness
On December 22, 1997, the FDA approved Propecia, a once-a-day pill for combating the genetic condition known as male pattern baldness. Jane Pauley reports.
FDA proposes warning for breast implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking at more aggressive action to tell women considering breast implants about the potentially serious risks. On Wednesday, the agency proposed that manufacturers print a so-called "black-box warning" on implant packaging. That warning is the FDA's strongest form of caution. Anna Werner reports.
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs makes dozens sick across 7 states
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Step by step: Helping paraplegics walk
The Food & Drug Administration and the Veterans Administration have approved robotic exoskeletons – devices that enable people who have lost the use of their legs to stand and walk again. But many paraplegics who could benefit from the life-changing devices are finding huge hurdles to actually access them. Lee Cowan reports.
FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
FDA to review abortion pill mifepristone for safety. Here's what to know.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
Breaking down FDA's new probe into mifepristone
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary "to review the latest data on mifepristone," raising questions about the drug commonly referred to as the abortion pill. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss.
Pentagon reviewing books as part of DEI purge
The Defense Department is reviewing more than 500 books available to students in DoD-run K-12 schools to see if they conform to President Trump's efforts to remove all traces of diversity, equity and inclusion from the federal government. CBS News' Eleanor Watson, Alex Tin and Olivia Rinaldi join with the latest.
FDA grants breakthrough status to Duke cancer therapy
Scott Pelley continues his report on the Duke clinical trail of a new cancer therapy. Discoveries take Duke researchers in a direction they never imagined.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Graham says land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility"
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.
Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid tensions with Venezuela
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham said land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" amid rising tensions.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Nick Mangold, New York Jets legend, dies at 41, team announces
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.