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LGBT News: FDA to Ease Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donors, But There's a Catch

The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will relax a lifetime ban forbidding gay men to donate blood, if they have abstained from gay sex for one year.

US Food and Drug Administration Study: E-Cigarette Usage On Rise Among U.S. Teens, Drug Use Declines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a study Tuesday that shows teens are using drugs less in the past years, but there has been a rise in using e cigarettes, International Business Times has reported.

FDA Approves New Blood Test That Predicts Risk of Heart Attack and Disease, Especially for Black Women

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blood test that makes it easier for doctors to detect if someone is at risk for a heart attack and heart disease.

FDA Health News: Administration Approves Regulation Requiring Calorie Posting in Movie Theaters

New Food and Drug Administration regulations rule that corporate chains with 20 or more sites must offer same menu items

National Institutes of Health: Dangerous Substances Found in Government Laboratories

Dangerous substances found in government laboratories Deadly microbes were found in government labs from historical collections that were long-forgotten, but the National Institutes of Health said they have now been destroyed.

Consumer Reports Criticizes FDA, EPA for Advice on Mercury in Seafood, Says Pregnant Women Should Not Eat Tuna

Consumer Reports is disputing recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency in regards to the amount of tuna pregnant women should consume.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Nutrition: EPA and FDA Tell Women to Eat More Fish Amidst Criticism on Mercury Level Info

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updated its draft advice for fish consumption, adding specific guidelines for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Colorado Governor Signs Groundbreaking Medication Bill Into Law: Gives Terminally Ill Patients Access to Experimental Medicine

On Saturday, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a groundbreaking bill into law, which gives terminally ill patients access to experimental medicine not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

E-Cig Laws Update: Congress Pushes For Stronger E-Cigarette Regulations

A recent report released from the offices several U.S. lawmakers revealed several issues regarding the use of electronic cigarettes that include the lack of age restrictions and no uniform warning labels.

U.S. Doctors Warn They Are Wary Of Quality Of Generic Meds Made In India After Recent Bans, Drug Recalls By FDA

A growing number of doctors in the United States have been voicing an increased concern over the quality of generic medications imported from India, according to a recent in-depth report from Reuters. The concerns weighing on the minds of many doctors in the U.S. come from an increasing trend of recalls and import bans put in place recently by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on drugs made in India.

Popular Weight Loss Drugs: Do Naturewise, Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract, and Just Potent Really work?

We're only three weeks into the new year, but the chance that your new resolution is already broken is high.

FDA Clears Magnet Device to Treat Migraines

It'll be the first device available on the market to relieve pain caused by migraine headaches preceded by auras, the visual, sensory or motor disturbances experienced immediately before the onset of a migraine attack.

Allergan's Botox Approved for Crow's Feet and Overactive Bladder

The U.S. FDA has approved the use of Allergan's Botox to lessen crow's feet. Meanwhile, in the UK, the MHRA approved Botox for the treatment of overactive bladder.

Menthol Cigarettes Ban Considered by FDA

Menthol cigarettes may soon be banned in the U.S. as a new study reveals that the substance may pose a greater threat to public health.
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