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When it comes to dietary supplements, consumers are buying blind

Dietary supplements do not require FDA approval before they are sold to consumers, and only regulated after being placed on shelves.

Morning-after pill to be made available to teens without a prescription

The FDA can appeal the federal court’s ruling about access to the drug.

Scientists clash over BPA: Do low doses really harm people?

Biologists are concerned that mathematical models may be used by the FDA to tell the public that BPA is safe.

Better food labeling could stem obesity

The FDA is in the process of updating the 20-year-old nutrition facts label that appears on all food and beverage products in the U.S.

Are jerky treats from China safe for your pet?

The FDA has received 2,674 reports of illness in pets that have consumed chicken treats and 500 dog deaths, but the cause remains unknown.

FDA releases new food safety standards

The two new food safety rules aim to help prevent foodborne illness.

5 banned or discontinued appetite suppressants
As the FDA considers Qnexa, we take a look at diet pills that have fallen out of favor.

5 banned or discontinued appetite suppressants
As Qnexa appears headed toward FDA approval, we take a look at diet pills that have fallen out of favor.

U.S. health authorities warn against ‘inhalable caffeine’
The FDA issued a warning to the maker of AeroShot, a new inhalable caffeine product, citing mislabeling and safety concerns.

FDA: Spinbrush electric toothbrushes may chip teeth, lead to choking
The battery-powered toothbrushes—sold under Proctor & Gamble’s Crest brand name until 2009—reported injuries from using the devices include chipped or broken teeth, cuts to the mouth and gums, injury to the eyes and face, and swallowing or choking on broken pieces.

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