FDA rejects MDMA for treating PTSD, calls for redo of study, drugmaker says
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
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More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
FDA approves blood test for colon cancer detection
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer, expanding options for screening for the potentially deadly disease.
Colon cancer blood screening: What to know
The FDA has approved a new blood test for detecting colon cancer. The approval comes after a clinical study found the test could correctly detect colon cancer in 83% of participants who were not experiencing symptoms. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
FDA approves colorectal cancer test
The FDA has approved a product that screens for colorectal cancer using blood tests. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with more details.
Dermatologists fight online sunscreen misinformation
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
Many tattoo ink and permanent makeup products contaminated, FDA finds
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
FDA approves new Alzheimer's medication
The FDA on Tuesday approved a new medication for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Jon LaPook explains what the drug is meant to do and explores its limitations.
FDA gives green light to menthol flavored e-cigarettes for first time
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
Chemical hair relaxers linked to health risks
Roughly 90% of Black women have used relaxers at some point in their lives to chemically straighten their hair. New reporting in The New York Times Magazine highlights the severe and often unknown health risks these products can pose. Linda Villarosa, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and the report's author, joins CBS News to unpack her findings.
Is mifepristone safe from legal challenges?
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling preserving access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Thursday. The justices ruled that the group of anti-abortion rights doctors who sued the FDA did not have the legal grounds to do so. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Why SCOTUS rejected abortion pill challenge
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved access to mifepristone, the nation's most prescribed abortion drug. Jan Crawford, CBS News chief legal correspondent, and Elizabeth Sepper, professor of law at the University of Texas at Austin, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
Major Supreme Court cases still to be decided
It's the second week of June, which means the Supreme Court is expected to make some major decision as early as this Thursday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the most closely watched cases.
FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Influencers promote raw milk despite warnings as bird flu raises risk
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
Dental lab not inspected before investigation
Documents show a dental lab that made a device that was supposed to help patients with TMJ jaw disorder was never inspected by the FDA before a CBS News and KFF Health News investigation. Numerous patients have said the "anterior growth guidance appliance," or AGGA, damaged their mouths. The device's inventor, dentist Dr. Steve Galella, claimed it could cure TMJ jaw disorder and sleep apnea. The device and its inventor are under criminal investigation. They have denied wrongdoing. Anna Werner reports.
FDA prepares for spread of bird flu
Officials at the Food and Drug Administration are taking precautions in case the current strain of bird flu spreading in the U.S. jumps to humans on a large scale. The FDA commissioner testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying the threat to humans is still low, but the agency is working to shore up countermeasures. Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, has more.
Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Dairy cows to be tested for bird flu closely
To stop the virus from spreading, dairy cows will be tested for bird flu more closely. This comes after the FDA reported finding fragments of the bird flu virus in pasteurized grocery store milk. Regulators say there is little risk to humans.
Why are drug shortages on the rise?
2024 kicked off with the highest number of drug shortages on record. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains why some medications are harder to find and what's being done to fix the problem.
Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.
Many cancer drugs remain unproven years after accelerated approval
The FDA's accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs, but a new study found most cancer drugs do not demonstrate benefits within five years.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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Obama and Trump hold dueling rallies as midterm campaigns make final pitch
High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, dozens injured
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
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