Why the FDA ban on Red No. 3 food dye matters, according to health experts
FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals.
FDA Bans Red Dye 3 On Cusp Of Potentially Big Changes In Food Industry
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Bristol Myers Squibb CEO describes new drug for treating schizophrenia
The Food and Drug administration approved Cobenfy in September of 2024, and it is the first new type of treatment for the disorder in decades. Get top local stories in Connecticut delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Connecticut's News Headlines ...
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Cat food recalled in Connecticut after testing positive for salmonella. Here's what brand
Pet owners, beware. Cat food is being recalled for possible salmonella contamination.
RFK Jr. could 'significantly undermine' public health, Yale, Connecticut experts say
Over 700 signatures on a public letter to U.S. Senate to reject RFK Jr's nomination to the Health and Human Services department.
Dan Haar: How Ozempic, Wegovy are costing Connecticut taxpayers $60 million this year
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now costing Connecticut taxpayers about $60 million this year and that figure could rise next year.
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Salmonella Forces Blue Ridge Beef To Recall Raw Kitten Food
The Food and Drug Administration said the recall impacts two-pound logs ... The FDA said the food was primarily sold in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 26, 2024.
Efforts to stockpile mifepristone in CT have stalled
Several states, including Massachusetts, began stockpiling the drug after a federal court ruling in Texas blocked the FDA’s approval of mifepristone in April 2023. Last June, the Supreme Court dismissed that case based on legal standing, preserving access for now.
Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide
The states of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri can now move ahead with their efforts in U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas, where a nominee of former President Donald Trump is the only judge.
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FDA Pushes for Buprenorphine Labeling Changes to Facilitate Higher Doses
The FDA urges manufacturers to revise labeling of transmucosal buprenorphine products to ease access to higher doses because of the rise of high-potency opioids like fentanyl.
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Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
The FDA said "an extensive scientific review" found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
Cucumbers are trendy, but how healthy are they?
Botanically speaking, cucumbers are fruits. But culinarily, they are classified as vegetables due to their nutrient profiles. And like many vegetables, they also have a low glycemic index, making them a good snacking choice for someone with Type 2 diabetes, Landry said.
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Biden's Medicaid director shares lessons learned and concerns for the program's future
Dan Tsai discusses how he ran Medicaid under Biden, and his fears for how Republicans might try to change the program.