How much caffeine is too much? Panera drinks raise questions

Consuming some caffeine is typically harmless for adults​, but having too much can be dangerous. Here's what to know about potential health effects.

• Dec 5, 2023

Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.

The FDA and the manufacturer were alerted to Profemur titanium hips breaking inside U.S. patients as of 2005. It took 15 years to recall the devices. Many fractures could have been avoided.

• Dec 5, 2023

Here's what to know about the deadly cantaloupe salmonella outbreak

Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.

• Dec 1, 2023

Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak

CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.

• Nov 27, 2023

FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations

The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."

• Nov 22, 2023

Do COVID-19 tests still work after they expire? Here's how to tell.

The FDA has lengthened the shelf lives of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates.

• Nov 21, 2023

Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves

Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.

• Nov 17, 2023

Which eye drops have been recalled? Full list of impacted products

More than two dozen types of eye drops are involved in 2023's latest recall, according to a notice posted by the FDA.

• Nov 17, 2023

FDA approves new weight loss drug Zepbound

The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound drug for weight loss. It's set to hit the market by the end of the year. Nancy Chen has more.

• Nov 9, 2023
• 1:59

FDA approves new weight loss drug Zepbound

The FDA has approved a new drug from Eli Lilly to help Americans lose weight: Zepbound. The drug is a new formula of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro and it joins other medications like Ozempic and Wegovy as weapons against obesity. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joined CBS News to discuss the new drug and its potential side effects.

• Nov 9, 2023
• 4:47

FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.

• Nov 7, 2023

The FDA is worried about contaminated eye drops. Here's what to know.

Federal regulators have warned consumers to stop using dozens of eye drop products this year. Here's how to stay safe.

• Nov 6, 2023

FDA warns eye drops may cause infection. Here are 27 products to avoid.

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.

• Nov 2, 2023

FDA warns 26 eyedrops could cause infections

The FDA Monday warned against using more than two dozen over-the-counter eyedrops because of an eye infection risk that could lead to blindness.

• Oct 30, 2023
• 0:21

FDA warns about giving probiotics to babies after infant's death

U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning about using probiotic products for preterm infants due to potentially fatal health risks.

• Oct 26, 2023

FDA looking into claim woman died after drinking Panera Bread lemonade

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.

• Oct 25, 2023

CVS pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves

CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.

• Oct 19, 2023

FDA looks to ban hair straighteners with formaldehyde. Here's what to know.

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.

• Oct 18, 2023

Cantaloupe recall over salmonella contamination

About 6,500 cases of cantaloupes from Eagle Produce's Kandy Brand have been recalled across 19 states and Washington, D.C., over concerns they could be contaminated with salmonella.

• Sep 28, 2023
• 0:20

FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect

The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.

• Sep 28, 2023

FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative

ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.

• Sep 20, 2023

FDA rejects approval of epinephrine nasal spray

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.

• Sep 20, 2023
• 0:16

Some expired COVID tests are still effective

The Food and Drug Administration recently determined some expired COVID-19 tests may still be safe and effective at detecting infections. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains how people can check if their at-home test kits are still valid.

• Sep 15, 2023
• 3:17

FDA panel: Common decongestant doesn't work

An FDA advisory panel found the common decongestant phenylephrine, which is found in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines, doesn't work. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins 'CBS Mornings' to discuss.

• Sep 13, 2023
• 3:46

FDA panel says common decongestant doesn't work

An FDA panel said phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant found in many over-the-counter medications, doesn't actually work.

• Sep 12, 2023
• 0:21

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