Fed watchdogs warn vaping companies over marketing practices
FTC and FDA say social media posts promoting "e-liquids" must include required federal warning about nicotine
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FDA finds asbestos in more cosmetics from Claire's Stores
Federal agency warns consumers to steer clear of additional products, saying tests detected cancer-causing mineral
Whole Foods recalls pesto in 5 states due to undeclared nuts
Grocery chain sold two products that could pose risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions, FDA says
Doctor says she'll keep mailing abortion pills after FDA warning
"I will continue to protect the human and constitutional right of my patients to access safe abortion services," Dr. Rebecca Gomperts says
Concern over biologic drugs
Biologic drugs are used to treat autoimmune diseases, but a report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found the drugs have been linked to more than 500,000 serious adverse events, 34,000 of which resulted in deaths, in the last 15 years. John Fauber, an investigative reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and co-writer of the report, joined CBSN with more.
U.S. looks to help more cancer patients access experimental drugs
Food and Drug Administration announced a project to have the agency become the middleman between patients and drug companies
First diagnostic test for Zika virus gets OK to market
InBios, a developer of diagnostic tools to detect infectious diseases, wins nod from Food and Drug Administration
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Officials monitoring air quality after Texas chemical plant fire; Wildflower "super bloom" attracting fans on a quest for the perfect picture.
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Contaminated tattoo ink draws FDA warning to consumers
Bacteria found in six products leads to recalls, and using them could result in serious infections and injuries
Questions raised about the safety of generic drugs made overseas
A man's body rejected his new heart. Then his doctor looked into his anti-rejection drugs.
FDA warns that French cheese may be tainted with listeria
Product made with pasteurized cow's milk was distributed throughout the United States
Breast implants tied to rare cancer to remain on market
The FDA says the risks do not warrant a national ban
Strong new warning about sleeping pill risks
Some prescription sleeping pills like Ambien and Lunesta will now come with a prominent warning slapped on the box
FDA approves breakthrough medical device to treat ADHD in children
It works by delivering a low-level electrical pulse through a patch on a child's forehead
ADHD treatment device approved by FDA
The FDA approved the first device to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. In a clinical trial, kids got low-level electric pulses while they slept. The results were similar to the effect of non-stimulant drug treatment. An estimated 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the treatment.
FDA approves medical device to treat ADHD
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first medical device for children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are not taking ADHD medication. The device will deliver a low-level electrical pulse.
Ben & Jerry recalls 2 ice cream flavors
The FDA said the Coconut Seven Layer Bar and Chunky Monkey flavors may contain almonds, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts -- which aren't indicated on the packaging.
FDA orders Boston Scientific to stop selling gynecological mesh
Federal agency says it's acting to protect thousands of women who undergo pelvic surgery each year
FDA urged to regulate beauty products
A new Senate bill would give the FDA greater authority to regulate potentially harmful chemicals in beauty products. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports on the "clean beauty" movement and joins CBSN with more.
Senator decries "poisons" as chemicals in cosmetics draw scrutiny
As lawmakers press for a Personal Care Product Safety Act, some companies are vowing never to use certain potentially dangerous chemicals found in everyday beauty products
Former FDA commissioner on vaping concerns
You may not recognize his name but for the last two years Scott Gottlieb has led the government’s charge against the tobacco industry and e-cigarettes. Friday was his last day as commissioner of the FDA. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
FDA investigates link between vaping & seizures
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the administration is investigating a possible link between e-cigarette usage and seizures in kids and young adults. Between 2010 and 2019, there were 35 reports of people suffering from seizures after vaping. Dr. Derek Chong, vice chair of neurology at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN with a look at the reports.
Scientific evidence behind CBD claims?
CBD is popping up in everything from food to beauty products. It comes from plants in the cannabis family and has been marketed as a solution for anxiety, pain and epilepsy. With Walgreens and CVS expanding into hemp-derived CBD products, the FDA is taking a closer look at the unregulated market. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether there is scientific evidence behind the claims.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.