Televangelist Jim Bakker warned about phony coronavirus cures
TV preacher called out by federal agencies for pitching products with unfounded antiviral claims.
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Coronavirus causes first U.S. drug shortage, FDA says
Antibiotics and anesthetics especially at risk, agency warns, as up to 90% of their ingredients come from China.
Jimmy John's linked to new E. coli outbreak
Agency warns consumers who have recently eaten sprouts at the fast-food chain to watch out for symptoms.
Facebook to prohibit deceptive ads about coronavirus
Social media platform says it'll stop companies from touting so-called cures or preventions for the deadly disease.
Medtronic recalls MiniMed insulin pumps after one death
FDA says the insulin pumps can deliver the wrong amount of insulin, a potentially serious health hazard.
FDA approves first peanut allergy treatment
Patients swallow a trace amount of peanut protein and gradually scale up.
FDA: Purell doesn't prevent the flu — or Ebola
Regulators warn manufacturer against claiming that its hand sanitizer products can protect against viruses.
Pharmaceutical execs "got away with murder," says mom of overdose victim
Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor was sentenced to five and a half years for his role in bribing doctors to prescribe Subsys.
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak is over, health officials say
The contaminated romaine lettuce, which was harvested Salinas, California, sickened 167 people in 27 states.
FDA flags cancer risk for weight-loss drug Belviq
Regulator alerts public to potential danger of taking appetite suppressant known in generic form as Lorcaserin.
Lab finds new clues in Zantac's possible cancer link
Last fall the FDA said they had detected a "probable" cancer-causing chemical in the generic form of Zantac.
Food labels now show total calories for eating entire package
From bags of potato chips to pints of ice cream, certain foods must show calorie count for consuming all "servings."
FDA plagued by lack of training during opioid crisis, report says
Researchers say lack of oversight and training problems happened while the opioid crisis killed tens of thousands of people a year.
Must be 21 to buy tobacco or vape products in U.S.
The FDA confirmed that an age increase that was signed into law last week is now in effect.
AMA calls for total ban on all vaping, e-cigarette products
The medical group cited a surge in teen use of e-cigarettes, which typically contain nicotine, as well as lung illnesses
FDA: Dollar Tree sells "potentially unsafe drugs"
Regulator found "rodent feces" throughout one manufacturing facility that supplies cosmetics to discount retailer
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
Warning of possible listeria in even more veggies
More potentially contaminated veggie products added to long list of those recalled by Fresh Del Monte Produce division
More than two million pounds of chicken recalled
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. issued a voluntary recall after discovering the contamination during a routine safety check
King Arthur Flour widens flour recall over E. coli concerns
Another expansion of recalled products linked to multistate outbreak that sickened 21 people in nine states
Trump taps cancer researcher to be FDA commissioner
Stephen Hahn will play a key role in the Food and Drug Administration's fight against youth vaping and opioid addiction
FDA proposes "black-box warning" for breast implants
The move comes as the agency is taking heat from women who say they weren't warned of potential complications linked to breast implants before surgery
Potentially dangerous chemical found in heartburn pill Zantac
CBS News investigation reveals that there might not be just an "impurity" — but something much more serious
Walgreens and Kroger extinguish e-cig sales
Drugstore and grocery chains join retailers opting out of e-cig market as deadly illnesses tied to vaping probed
CVS pulls Zantac and its generic brand over possible cancer link
The FDA said people shouldn't panic, but suggests switching to another over-the-counter drug while the agency tests more samples
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
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