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FDA to lift blood donation ban on gay men
The Food and Drug Administration issued “draft guidance” Tuesday that, if finalized, would lift the blood donation ban on men who have sex with men. The FDA guidance proposes lifting the […]
Anti-migraine tiara
Migraine relief may soon be on its way – from a tiara. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first medical device used to prevent migraines. Added bonus: the device […]
Nutrition label makeover
Nutrition labels on food packages are getting a makeover. The Food and Drug Administration is proposing several changes to the nutrition labels you’re accustomed to seeing. The new labels include bigger font […]
FDA: Say “No” to crispy fries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to be the tastes-good-but-is-bad-for-you food buzzkill. This week, the FDA is reminding people to cut down the extra crispy French fries and certain other […]
Artificially sweetened “milk?”
Got (diet) milk? No? Well, soon you might. The dairy industry is looking to create low-calorie milk by replacing the sugar added to milk with artificial sweeteners, like aspartame. The move, however, has […]