FDA orders recall of salmonella-tainted kratom
The FDA said it took the rare step of ordering the mandatory recall because a Las Vegas company refused to cooperate
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FDA issues recall for kratom products
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering a Las Vegas company to recall all of its dietary supplements containing the ingredient kratom. It is linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak. Anna Werner reports.
FDA sued over delay of e-cigarette review
Anti-smoking groups filed the lawsuit arguing the delay poses a threat to children's health
J.M. Smucker recalls dog treats due to hormone
Three dogs have been sickened after eating Milo's Kitchen brand products that are distributed nationwide
What are the limits of at-home genetic tests?
FDA recently approved first direct-to-consumer test designed to find three gene mutations linked to breast cancer without a doctor's prescription
FDA considers restricting flavored tobacco products
Health officials are taking a closer look at flavors that appeal to young people, particularly menthol-flavored cigarettes
FDA begins push to drastically cut nicotine in cigarettes
The FDA says under its sweeping anti-smoking plan, about 5 million more people would quit cigarettes within a year of new nicotine limits
Does hand sanitizer give people a false sense of security?
Hand sanitizing dispensers are stationed everywhere, but experts say some people may be relying on them too often
In a first, FDA approves test for breast cancer gene mutations
The test can be taken at home without a doctor's approval, but some experts worry some consumers may misinterpret the results
Amid bad flu season, FDA working on next year's vaccine
In a year where the influenza vaccine is just 25 percent effective, officials want to make sure next year's flu shot works better
FDA raises death count from kratom, a natural opioid
It now attributes 44 U.S. fatalities to the herb, and it launched a major recall of dietary supplements containing it
Kratom linked to dozens of illnesses from salmonella
The herbal supplement kratom was recently declared an opioid by the FDA, and now there are contamination concerns
Kibbles ‘N Bits, other dog foods recalled over lethal drug
J.M. Smucker recalled several dog food products after detecting low levels of euthanasia drug
New blood test can help diagnose traumatic brain injuries
Green light by the Food and Drug Administration "is a big deal because then it opens the door and accelerates technology"
Pet food recalled over salmonella concerns
Products from four companies potentially contaminated, as FDA gets complaints of illness and death in animals
Opioid "alternative" kratom actually contains opioids, FDA says
FDA analysis makes it more likely that the supplement kratom, which has been linked to 44 deaths, could be banned by the federal government
Cancer from cellphones? New studies say no need to hang up
Scientists say they could not find hard evidence for concern about brain tumors linked to cellphone radiation
FDA cracks down on abuse of anti-diarrhea medication
Some addicts take huge doses of loperamide – sold under the brand name Imodium A-D – to try to ease withdrawal or maintain a high
Do e-cigarettes help or harm? Jury's still out, panel says
Potential benefits and harms of electronic cigarettes may depend on your age, according to a new report mandated by the U.S. Congress
"Heat-not-burn" cigarette alternative faces scrutiny in the U.S.
A device that heats tobacco without burning it reduces some of the harmful chemicals in traditional cigarettes, but health officials say they still have concerns
FDA approves first drug for inherited breast cancer
AstraZeneca PLC's Lynparza is for patients with inherited BRCA gene mutations who have undergone chemotherapy
FDA food recall delays could put lives at risk, inspector warns
Government investigators find the process doesn't always ensure the safety of the nation's food supply
FDA approves gene therapy for rare form of blindness
Officials have approved the nation's first gene therapy for an inherited disease, a treatment that improves the sight of patients with a rare form of blindness
FDA plans crackdown on homeopathic remedies
Health officials say some of these unproven alternative remedies have been linked to injuries and death
FDA approves first test for cancer gene profiling
The test looks for mutations in hundreds of cancer genes at once, giving a more complete picture of what's driving a patient's tumor and aiding efforts to match treatments
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
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.