First tobacco taxes, then sugar taxes. Is salt next?
Other countries already do it as way to coax people into healthier eating, but it could be a lot tougher in the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration
FDA warns Whole Foods over unsanitary conditions in kitchen
Warning grocer that food prepared at a Northeast central kitchen "may have been contaminated with filth"
Watchdog: FDA recall process left consumers "at risk of illness or death"
Inspector general issues rare alert, says FDA took too long to get companies to pull some contaminated food products from shelves
Why you may be wasting perfectly safe food
Millions of Americans throw away food once the dates on the packages have passed, but these are not accurate indicators of food safety
FDA: People are overdosing on anti-diarrhea drugs
Abusers seek high from excessive doses of over-the-counter anti-diarrhea drugs, but results can be deadly
These foods will change the most under FDA salt rules
The guidelines are voluntary, but many food companies are already making the changes a reality in their products
The ever-escalating cost of cancer drugs
Novel but pricey new therapies and old-fashioned price hikes are combining to put unprecedented strain on patient budgets
FDA approves drug-oozing implant to control addiction
A new FDA-approved option aims to curb drug craving and withdrawal symptoms for six months at a time
Bone cement company accused of experimenting on humans
At least 5 spinal surgery patients died after doctors injected bone cement that wasn't approved by the FDA
Here's how food labels are about to change
The government unveils a new design to help consumers make smarter food choices
FDA warns sweetener used in gum can be deadly to dogs
If ingested, the sweetener, xylitol, can have devastating consequences for dogs
Smoke and fire: FDA's e-cig rules spark a battle
E-cigarette makers say the agency is overreaching, while some health advocates say the rules are inadequate
How to define "healthy"? FDA reconsiders food labels
An overhaul of FDA labeling rules could impact food marketing in a big way
Former FDA head: Opioid epidemic one of "great mistakes of modern medicine"
"We didn't see these drugs for what they truly are," said Dr. David Kessler -- 78 people now die each day from overdosing on painkillers
FDA unveils new regulations on e-cigarettes
New rules will ban e-cigarette sales to minors and require health warnings
FDA reconsiders painkiller training for doctors
Widespread abuse and addiction problems raise concerns that doctors need more safety training about powerful pain drugs
FDA panel rejects pleas of parents whose children suffer from fatal disease
An experimental drug for a rare, always fatal disease, has shown promise; but an FDA panel wasn't convinced
Counterfeit goods: A $461 billion problem
Fakes now go far beyond knockoff handbags -- phony medicines, chemicals and machinery are being shipped globally
Investors to McDonald's, Domino's: Cut the antibiotics
A $1 trillion coalition warns several fast-food chains about mounting health risks from overuse of antibiotics in food
FDA moves to pull pork drug linked to cancer
Almost one-third of young pigs in the U.S. are given the antibiotic
Study finds BPA in cans of many popular food products
More than two-thirds of food cans sampled contained BPA, a chemical that "disrupts" the body's endocrine system
Stimulant banned from sports found in dietary supplements
The stimulant raises blood pressure and heart rate, doctors say
Study confirms what millions taking statins have said for years
In a new study, about 42 percent who took a statin experienced muscle pain or weakness; claims previously dismissed by some in medical community
FDA strengthens warning on birth control implant
"Black box" warning will be placed on the Essure implant, but some women say that doesn't go far enough
FDA: Listeria found at cheese plant with mislabeled products
Records obtained by CBS News show cheese at Castle Cheese was stored in an un-refrigerated room; and Listeria was found ten times
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not 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.
Historian on political violence and the threat to American democracy
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.
Who won Emmy Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are honoring the best in television. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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.
National civil rights museum Trump can't control is expanding
Unlike the Smithsonian, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is privately funded, putting it beyond the immediate reach of Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn about their history.
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.
Fox News host apologizes for remarks about mentally ill homeless people
Brian Kilmeade made the comment while talking about the stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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."