Topic: FDA

FDA: Your Toothbrush May Be Out to Destroy You

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Alert: Toothbrushes can mess you up, and the FDA is on it.

By Adam Martin

Jan 10, 2012

Orange Juice Is Getting Expensive Because of a Fungicide Fear

Orange juice concentrate futures are shooting up right now, thanks to news that traces of a fungicide banned in the United States was detected in juice from a brand the FDA didn't name.

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By Eric Randall

Dec 7, 2011

Sebelius Overrules FDA on Allowing Teens Access to the Morning-After Pill

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA today on making the morning-after contraception pill available to teens under 17-years-old without a prescription

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Nov 7, 2011

Cigarette Companies Win a Delay on Those Graphic Warnings

To the delight of anyone who would ever lay eyes on cigarette boxes a Federal judge has halted the FDA's disgusting new warning labels for cigarette packages in the name of tobacco company free speech.

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By John Hudson

Sep 15, 2011

The FDA Is No Match for Dr. Oz's Infowar Against Apple Juice

The FDA says it's safe; the talk show's fans are scared and angry

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 17, 2011

Gallery: A Lawsuit Disputes New Cigarette Packaging Laws

A collection of advertisements and warning on new cigarette packaging: the good, the bad, and the gruesome.

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 23, 2011

Cartoon

These Warning Labels Make Me Want a Cigarette

Cartoonist Tony Auth on the unintended effect of the new cigarette labels

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