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Many Protein Powders Have a Heaping Helping of Lead: Report

Plant-based powders show highest lead contamination in Consumer Reports tests

(Newser) - A new investigation reveals that popular protein powders and shakes may contain alarming levels of lead, raising fresh questions about the safety of supplements fueling America's protein obsession . Consumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and shakes from established brands, finding that more than two-thirds of them packed more...

Generic Mifepristone Wins OK, Upsetting Trump Allies

Pence calls for firing Kennedy, though agency says it has little leeway on generics

(Newser) - The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new generic version of mifepristone, which was first cleared for use ending pregnancies through 10 weeks in 2000. The FDA notified Evita Solutions on Tuesday, sparking an outcry from abortion rights opponents though the agency noted that it "has very limited...

Walmart Is Shaking Up Its Ingredients List

Artificial colors will be gone by January 2027, the company says

(Newser) - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the FDA have been urging food makers to kick artificial colors to the curb by the end of 2027. Walmart plans to do so by that year's start. The retail giant on Wednesday announced it will remove all synthetic food dyes...

RFK Jr. Orders New FDA Review of Key Abortion Pill

Move could affect access to most common abortion method nationwide

(Newser) - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week that the FDA will launch a fresh review of mifepristone, the primary drug used for medication abortions in the US. The move comes in response to requests from 22 Republican attorneys general, who've raised concerns about...

US Warning on Tylenol Shines Unwanted Light on Drugmaker

Cautioning against using acetaminophen due to autism link reignites debate, suits against Kenvue

(Newser) - Kenvue, the company behind Tylenol since its 2023 spinoff from Johnson & Johnson, is preparing for a significant increase in lawsuits after federal officials under the Trump administration flagged a possible connection between acetaminophen—the active ingredient in Tylenol—and autism when taken during pregnancy. While Kenvue and some...

FDA Warns of Imported Cookware Leaching Lead

Advisory applies to cookware from Tiger White, Silver Horse, and JK Vallabhdas

(Newser) - Imported cookware may be leaching dangerous levels of lead into your meals, according to a new FDA advisory . After running tests, the agency found that products made from aluminum, brass, and specific aluminum alloys called "Hindalium" and "Indalium"—not used in the US, per USA Today...

FDA Launches New Probe Into Covid Vaccine Safety Claims

Agency scrutinizes reports involving child deaths, pregnant women after shots

(Newser) - The Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look at reports of deaths among young people and pregnant women following COVID-19 vaccinations—an inquiry that comes despite years of global research affirming the vaccines' strong safety record, reports the New York Times . The new review appears to reflect...

COVID Vaccine Season Just Got More Complex

Not as many people can automatically go to pharmacies to get their shots anymore

(Newser) - Will you get a COVID-19 vaccine? That's become a complicated question for many people, with the answer depending on one's age, insurance coverage, health, and finding a health care professional to give the shot. A once-straightforward seasonal vaccine process has become muddled this year due to new federal...

Salmonella Outbreak in 12+ States Triggers Egg Recall

Eggs tied to salmonella poisonings that have sickened nearly 100 nationwide are recalled

(Newser) - At least 95 people in more than a dozen states have been sickened since January in an outbreak of salmonella poisoning tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials said on Thursday. Country Eggs LLC of Lucerne Valley, California, has recalled its large brown cage-free "sunshine yolks" or "omega-3...

FDA Introduces New Restrictions for Fall COVID Shots

Approval doesn't cover younger, healthy adults

(Newser) - The FDA has given the green light to updated COVID vaccines for this fall, but not for everybody. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday that the agency's latest approval only covers adults 65 and up, plus anyone—child or adult—with at least...

Top FDA Official Is Out After Attacks From Laura Loomer
Top FDA Official Is Back,
Days After His Ouster
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Aug 12, 2025 12:17 AM CDT

Top FDA Official Is Back, Days After His Ouster

Dr. Vinay Prasad's departure followed political backlash and disputes over vaccine policy

(Newser) - Less than two weeks after his ouster from the FDA, Dr. Vinay Prasad is back. He's once again the top vaccine regulator at the agency, per a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services cited by the AP . Despite criticism from some on the right, FDA Commissioner...

Well, Now There's a Debate About Orange Juice

Health concerns and industry struggles are prompting proposed changes

(Newser) - Orange juice is having an identity crisis. Once the poster child of a healthy breakfast, it's now caught in a tug-of-war between nutrition science, government regulation, and a struggling citrus industry. The Washington Post reports the citrus drink could be made with slightly less sugary oranges under a regulation...

What Shot? Eli Lilly's Weight Loss Pill Advances

Trial logs notable drops in weight and cholesterol among overweight, obese

(Newser) - A new daily pill from Eli Lilly has helped people shed significant weight in clinical trials, offering hope for a simpler alternative to popular injectable obesity drugs. The company is preparing to seek FDA approval for the new obesity pill called orforglipron , which it says has helped overweight or...

Florida Issues Warning After Raw Milk Sickens 21

'We invented pasteurization for a reason'

(Newser) - Florida health officials are sounding the alarm after an outbreak of illness traced to raw milk landed seven people in the hospital, with 21 total falling ill—all after drinking unpasteurized milk from the same farm. Six of the cases involved kids under 10, and at least two people...

FDA Clears Device to Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers

SetPoint System uses vagus nerve stimulation to target chronic inflammation

(Newser) - The FDA has approved a new device aimed at helping people with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting about 1.5 million Americans. The SetPoint System , about an inch long, is surgically implanted in the neck to stimulate the vagus nerve for one minute each day, reports the...

Everyday CBD Use Brings Risk to Liver
Everyday CBD Use
Brings Risk to Liver
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Jul 8, 2025 6:21 AM CDT

Everyday CBD Use Brings Risk to Liver

Study finds 5% had elevated liver enzymes after use

(Newser) - As cannabidiol (CBD) products become a fixture in American homes, a new FDA study has found that even low doses may quietly harm the liver in some users. Researchers conducted a placebo-controlled study with 201 healthy adults, giving some participants a common consumer dose of CBD for four weeks....

Nestle Says It Will Ditch Artificial Dyes by Next Year

New FDA rules and state bans drive industry-wide changes

(Newser) - Nestle announced Wednesday that it will eliminate artificial colors from its US food and beverage lineup by mid-2026. The company joins Kraft Heinz and General Mills, which recently made similar pledges to drop artificial dyes from their US products by 2027, the AP reports. General Mills also committed to...

2 Mushroom Pioneers Now Arguing Over What a Mushroom Is

Debate in mushroom supplement world has even drawn in the FDA

(Newser) - Two pioneers of the mushroom supplement world, Paul Stamets and Jeff Chilton, are embroiled in a dispute over a basic but critical question in their field: What counts as a "mushroom"? The two, who co-authored the 1983 guide The Mushroom Cultivator and helped popularize mushroom growing, are...

Kraft Heinz to Drop Artificial Dyes in US Foods

Move follows government scrutiny and shifting consumer health preferences

(Newser) - Kraft Heinz is pledging to remove all artificial dyes from its US foods by 2027, signaling a major shift as health concerns and government scrutiny put synthetic colors in the spotlight. The company, known for brands like Kraft Mac & Cheese, Heinz ketchup, Jell-O, and Capri-Sun, said it will...

States Are Making It Easier to Get Ivermectin

More than a dozen have or are proposing bills to make antiparasitic drug available over the counter

(Newser) - With Robert F. Kennedy at the helm of the nation's health agencies, alternative therapies are finding their way more often into the spotlight, including one familiar from the pandemic: ivermectin. Republican lawmakers in multiple states are now pushing bills that would allow for the antiparasitic to be sold over...

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