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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Menthol cigarettes are killing Black Americans. Advocates are suing the government to change that

Aggressive marketing of menthol cigarettes to Black communities led to high usage rates and related health issues.
Legal actions are being taken to push for a ban on menthol cigarettes, with the FDA attempting to address the issue for over a decade. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Opinion: Black lives suffer as feds delay menthol cigarette action

Menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars are being held up for regulation by the Biden Administration despite proven harmful effects.
Prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes nationwide could save lives, especially those of Black individuals. [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Coffee

Decaf Coffee Contains a Horrifying Poison, Experts Say

Decaffeinated coffee production involves the use of methylene chloride, a chemical that can cause cancer.
Short-term exposure to methylene chloride can harm the central nervous system, while long-term exposure can lead to various health issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Health

Here's the latest on the case.

The Supreme Court is considering restricting access to a commonly used abortion pill, impacting distribution and FDA authority.
The case involves mifepristone, with implications for telemedicine prescriptions and standing of anti-abortion plaintiffs. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Health

Experts say diet weed' can be dangerous

Delta-8 THC, also known as diet weed, is a synthetic recreation of a chemical compound found in cannabis.
Consumers should be aware that Delta-8 THC products have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for safe use. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Gadgets

Apple's AirPods Pro could be getting a "hearing aid mode" later this year

Apple's AirPods Pro could function as hearing aids in the upcoming iOS 18 update, blurring the line between consumer tech and medical devices.
The US FDA created a new category of 'Personal sound amplification products' (PSAPs) in 2022, allowing for cost savings and smartphone connectivity for mild to moderate hearing loss. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Wellness

Does Yogurt Reduce Diabetes Risk? That's What Labels Can Now Claim

Consuming yogurt may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes based on limited evidence.
FDA allows yogurt makers to claim their products may prevent Type 2 diabetes. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Law

Biden admin tells Supreme Court curbing abortion pill access "threatens profound harms"

The Biden administration is opposing a lower court's decision to curtail the use of the abortion pill mifepristone, stating it would have disruptive consequences for women and the FDA.
The case represents a challenge to the FDA's power to regulate drugs and comes after the Supreme Court's decision to end federal abortion protections and overturn Roe v. Wade. [ more ]
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