Kratom faces scrutiny over danger to consumers
Kratom is commonly marketed as a wellness wonder, but the FDA warns not to use it due to the "risk of serious adverse effects."
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Kratom is commonly marketed as a wellness wonder, but the FDA warns not to use it due to the "risk of serious adverse effects."
The FDA and drugmaker Novo Nordisk are working to identify thousands of counterfeit Ozempic drugs seized in an ongoing investigation.
Thousands of medical devices are sold, and even implanted, with no safety tests.
Coca-Cola's recall impacts 12-pack cans of soda distributed in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, the FDA said in a filing.
Federal officials issued their first guidelines on preparing morel mushrooms after a deadly food poisoning outbreak in Montana, noting the toxins in the delicacy aren't fully understood.
Consuming some caffeine is typically harmless for adults, but having too much can be dangerous. Here's what to know about potential health effects.
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
The FDA has lengthened the shelf lives of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates.
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
More than two dozen types of eye drops are involved in 2023's latest recall, according to a notice posted by the FDA.
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
Two more companies are recalling fruit puree pouches due to potential contamination with lead, the FDA said.
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed revoking its regulation authorizing the nationwide use of brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, as an additive in food.
FDA urged recall of eye drops exposed to insanitary conditions at factory, but products listed may still be available for sale and pose risk of infection, agency says.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning about using probiotic products for preterm infants due to potentially fatal health risks.
The Food and Drug Administration said they are looking into the death of a student with a heart condition whose parents allege died after consuming a caffeinated drink at Panera Bread.
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on chemical hair smoothing and straightening products that contain formaldehyde due to potential health impacts like increased cancer risk.
For people who live with ADHD, the simplest tasks can be difficult. So playing video games might be the last thing you'd think would make things better, but that's exactly how a new treatment works.
The FDA is planning to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, that have been linked to health risks, according to an entry in the Unified Agenda, which lists actions that administrative agencies plan to issue.
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
The recall comes in response to "a small number" of calls from consumers, though no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Two people — one each in New York and Pennsylvania — have been hospitalized after eating Soft Serve On The Go.
Testing revealed some lots of the Tydemy birth control tablets did not have enough of a key ingredient.
Stocktonians are coming together to take a stand against the violence in their city.
Do you ever feel like someone's watching you? Well, you might be right, and it might be your boss.
A teenager was stabbed several times during a large fight at a Roseville parking garage early Monday morning, police say.
Firefighters in Stockton are asking whoever stole equipment from a parked fire engine to return it, no questions asked.
The video shows burglars slicing into display cases under the eyes of several Louvre Museum staff members who do not intervene.
Do you ever feel like someone's watching you? Well, you might be right, and it might be your boss.
Stocktonians are coming together to take a stand against the violence in their city.
A teenager was stabbed several times during a large fight at a Roseville parking garage early Monday morning, police say.
Del Monte Foods is shutting down its Modesto fruit cannery, bringing an end to operations at a facility that has long been part of the agricultural economy in California's Central Valley.
Firefighters in Stockton are asking whoever stole equipment from a parked fire engine to return it, no questions asked.
Sacramento will be honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the 44th annual March for the Dream, starting Monday morning at Sacramento City College.
The International Sportsmen's Expo is back at Cal Expo this weekend, giving outdoor enthusiasts a chance to explore everything from fishing and hunting gear to boats, RVs, and adventure travel — all without leaving Sacramento.
Raising Cane's is raising controversy in Sacramento. There are plans to build a new restaurant in North Natomas, but some city officials are trying to deny the project's approval permit.
Work is continuing in Downtown Sacramento on building a new soccer stadium for the Republic FC, which is scheduled to open in 2027. But some people are protesting one of the ways that the new stadium is being funded.
It's been a grim start to the new year, with four more people dying over the weekend in car crashes on Sacramento streets. Traffic safety advocates say they happened on roads known for dangerous speeds and intersections.
A special election will be held in August to fill California's 1st Congressional District, left vacant following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are both pitching plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Current drought maps are showing California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years.
A man convicted in a retail theft spree across 11 Northern California counties between 2023 and 2025 was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, authorities said.
Deni Avdija had 26 points, eight assists and eight rebounds in his return from a back injury to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Sunday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
The San Francisco 49ers' season came to an end in a 41-6 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday.
Domantas Sabonis scored 13 points in his return from a knee injury, Russell Westbrook had 26 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 128-115 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
The Athletics have hired former Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as the club's special assistant to the scouting department.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Officials said there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning across California between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. In an average year, fewer than five cases of wild mushroom poisoning occur statewide, according to Sonoma County health officials.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
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