CDC warning on Kellogg's Honey Smacks: "Do not eat this cereal"

A popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked with a salmonella outbreak that has infected 100 people

• Jul 13, 2018

Trauma foam could stop internal bleeding

The FDA has approved a clinical trial of trauma foam in patients at a Boston hospital. Researchers believe it could help save lives. CBS Boston's Louisa Moller reports.

• Jul 11, 2018
• 01:36

U.S. approves first marijuana-based drug for seizures

The FDA approved the medication, called Epidiolex, to treat two rare forms of epilepsy that begin in childhood

• Jun 26, 2018

Cannabis-based drug for seizures

The FDA has approved a new anti-seizure drug called Epidiolex for children with certain forms of epilepsy. It's made from a component in marijuana, although it doesn't cause a high. CBS News' John Schiumo reports.

• Jun 26, 2018
• 01:55

Laser pointer burns hole in young boy’s eye

Doctors discovered a "large macular hole" in the retina of the child's left eye after he repeatedly gazed into the laser beam

• Jun 21, 2018

Salmonella-melon warning expands to 22 states

Tainted fruit, produced by Caito Foods, was sold at Walmart, Whole Foods and other major grocery chains

• Jun 15, 2018

Salmonella-linked melon now found in 9 states

Suspected tainted pre-cut fruit supplied to retailers including Costco, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Walmart, Whole Foods

• Jun 13, 2018

German startup to market first artificial iris

HumanOptics makes surgically implanted device to replace the eye's colored part around the pupil

• Jun 1, 2018

FDA approves first artificial iris

The surgically implanted device is meant to treat adults and children with eye damaged

• May 31, 2018

President Trump signs "Right to Try Act"

President Trump signed the "Right to Try Act" Wednesday afternoon, giving terminally ill patients more access to seek medical treatment not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

• May 30, 2018
• 16:29

President Trump signs "Right to Try Act"

President Trump signed a bill that gives terminally ill patients the ability to try drugs not yet approved by the FDA

• May 30, 2018

Woman's loss of vision shines light on questionable stem cell therapy

Department of Justice is cracking down on what it describes as "unscrupulous" stem cell clinics selling unapproved treatments for eye problems

• May 30, 2018

FDA warns teething products unsafe, wants them off market

Despite years of warnings about benzocaine gel, the FDA says reports of illnesses and deaths have continued

• May 23, 2018

FDA warns consumers not to use sunscreen pills

"There's no pill or capsule that can replace your sunscreen," the FDA commissioner says

• May 23, 2018

FDA approves new drug to treat migraines

U.S. regulators have approved the first drug designed to prevent chronic migraines, clearing the monthly shot Aimovig to hit the market soon. It's the first in a new class of long-acting drugs for preventing migraines. CBS News' Dr. Max Gomez reports.

• May 21, 2018
• 01:54

New hope for chronic migraine sufferers?

Injected monthly just under the skin using a penlike device, the drug will cost $6,900 per year without insurance

• May 21, 2018

FDA: "Too many kids" experimenting with e-cigarettes, vaping

Regulators ask e-cigarette manufacturers to provide information about their product designs, marketing

• May 17, 2018

Nonopioid drug approved by FDA for opioid withdrawal symptoms

Two-thirds of drug overdose deaths in 2016 involved opioids, mostly fentanyl, heroin and prescription painkillers

• May 17, 2018

Shrapnel from exploding vape pen killed Florida man

Explosion sent two pieces of the vape pen into Tallmadge D'Elia's cranium; he also suffered burns on 80 percent of his body from resulting fire

• May 16, 2018

FDA declares EpiPen shortage

As many as 400 patients have been unable to fill EpiPen prescriptions since May 2, according to reports

• May 9, 2018

Does posting calorie counts change what we order?

Starting this week, larger restaurant chains are required to post calorie counts​. But will that really get people to eat healthier?

• May 8, 2018

Do pill expiration dates have wiggle room?

The FDA advises against using expired drugs, yet many people, including doctors, keep taking medicines well past the date on the bottle

• May 3, 2018

FDA warns about potentially contaminated oysters

About 100 people have reported illnesses in California after they consumed raw British Columbian oysters sold by restaurants and retailers throughout the state

• May 2, 2018

FDA issues warning to vaping companies

The FDA issued a stern warning to companies that make vaping liquid after reports of children drinking the toxic fluids.

• May 2, 2018
• 01:57

FDA warns on nicotine packaging that can appeal to kids

Liquid nicotine meant for e-cigs is being put in what look like juice boxes and other kids' snack packages

• May 1, 2018

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