FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic Approved By FDA For Kidney Disease—In Ultra-Popular Drug’s Latest Approval
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to reduce diabetic kidney disease progression

Trump just reversed FDA's proposed menthol cigarette ban

Trump Rolls Back FDA Menthol Ban
Trump administration withdraws FDA plan to ban menthol cigarettes in U.S.
Trump administration withdraws proposed menthol ban
FDA raises alert on listeria-tainted broccoli sold at Walmart over risk of ‘death’
The recall affects 12-ounce bags of the product, which were sold in 20 states and pose serious health risks if consumed.
Cheese Recall Update: FDA Sets Most Severe Risk Level
A cheese has been recalled across three states and given the highest recall classification by the FDA due to Listeria risk.
Lay’s Classic potato chips recall elevated to highest FDA level over ‘deadly’ ingredient
The FDA first announced on December 18, 2024, that Frito-Lay issued a recall on a “limited number” of the 13 oz bags of chips. These Lay’s Classic Potato Chips bags were recalled because they “may contain undeclared milk ,” which Frito-Lay learned “after being alerted through a consumer contact.”
Walmart broccoli recall elevated to highest level by FDA over risk of ‘death’
Broccoli packages sold at Walmart stores in 20 states have received an elevated recall status over a Listeria contamination that has potentially fatal consequences.
Food and Drug Administration wants to put nutrition labels front and center on food products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to put nutrition information front and center on food products to give consumers an easier way to identify nutrients linked to chronic diseases. The FDA announced its plans to push for a rule that would require food manufacturers to include a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged food products.
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FDA bans red dye but 8 risky food colors remain legal
Discover what FDA's red dye ban means for your food safety. Learn which synthetic colors remain in your favorite foods and their potential health risks.
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic Gets FDA Approval as Kidney-Disease Treatment
Ozempic, or semaglutide, can now be used to reduce the risk of worsening kidney disease or kidney failure in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, Novo Nordisk said.
FDA’s proposed food label will help consumers make better decisions
A front-of-package food label would be a great educational tool. The Trump administration should keep it.
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The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks
Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S. is beginning to phase it out of foods and drugs.
FDA bans Red No. 3, but experts warn of ongoing gaps in food safety regulations
The Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it will revoke authorization for FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs under the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, gives products like candies, frosting and frozen desserts their bright, cherry-red color.