Senator calls for regulation of "snortable chocolate"
"I can't think of a single parent who thinks it is a good idea for their children to be snorting over-the-counter stimulants"
Food and Drug Administration
First new drug approved for sickle cell in 20 years
In a new study, the drug cut the number of pain crises, dangerous chest complications, transfusions and hospitalizations
Painkiller pulled from the market at FDA request
Opana ER's maker claims the opioid is safe if used as intended, but health officials say it carries multiple risks and is widely abused
Clif Bar announces recall after nut allergy reports
Three varieties of protein bars are being recalled because they did not list nuts on the label
FDA aims to increase generic drug options
"No patient should be priced out of the medicines they need"
Increasing reports of side effects from cosmetics
New report sheds light on the ugly side of the beauty industry
FDA delays overhaul of nutrition labels
Rules aiming to make it easier for Americans to see how many calories and added sugars are in packaged foods and drinks are being pushed back with no specific deadline
FDA issues nationwide recall for birth control pill
A "packaging error" could lead to unintended pregnancy for users of the drug
In a first, FDA asks drugmaker to yank an opioid from the market
FDA eyed role of Endo Pharmaceuticals' drug Opana ER in opioid epidemic
Doctor's note for sunscreen at school? Some states push to change law
The FDA classifies sunscreen as an over-the-counter drug, like cough syrup
Senate confirms Scott Gottlieb as FDA commissioner
Gottlieb has criticized many FDA regulations as unnecessary and has faced numerous criticisms from Democrats over his financial ties to medical companies
FDA cracks down on bogus cancer treatments
The agency has issued warning letters to 14 U.S.-based companies peddling dozens of products
Don't give kids medicine with these 2 painkillers, FDA warns
Slowed breathing and death can occur in children and breastfed babies, whose smaller bodies process narcotics more quickly
FDA rejects drugmaker's much-anticipated arthritis pill
Already approved in Europe, the FDA wants to see additional information on baricitinib’s safety and more
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 2, 2013
The State Department issued a travel alert for Americans traveling abroad, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, due to an increased threat of a terrorist attack by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula; and, Steve Hartman goes On the Road to meet a New York photographer who asks strangers on the street to pose as though they're couples, friends or family.
"Sci-fi" cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds
Many doctors are skeptical of the therapy, and it's also ultra-expensive -- $21,000 a month
FDA: Warning on "rat meat" chicken wings was fake news
The agency says it never issued a warning or seized thousands of pounds of rat meat, knocking down a fictitious story that went viral
FDA, EPA approve 3 types of genetically engineered potatoes
The types of potatoes are genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine
Testosterone gel study finds no memory benefit
Testosterone treatment did not improve older men's memory or mental function, according to a new study
Kind CEO takes on food industry special interests
Daniel Lubetzky says his goal is to stop “biased science” from influencing nutrition policy
Is it safe to rinse your sinuses with a neti pot?
The FDA is warning consumers that improper use of nasal rinses can lead to potentially deadly infections
Lower drug prices: Trump may not have a cure-all
He'll need time and fellow Republicans on his side to face down one of the strongest industry lobbying groups in D.C.
Skin cancer cream killed 5 dogs, FDA warns
The agency is warning pet owners to take the following precautions to prevent their pets from accidentally ingesting the topical medication
U.S. warns of flaw that could allow hackers to take control of heart devices
One manufacturer’s implantable heart devices could be vulnerable to hackers controling a person’s defibrillator or pacemaker, officials say
FDA probes dangers of exploding e-cigarettes
After dozens of reports of devices that combusted, overheated or caught fire, the agency announced it will further investigate safety risks
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 isn't cooperating with authorities, governor 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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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.
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."
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.
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.