An energy drink endorsed by influential YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI is receiving backlash from lawmakers and health experts due to its potentially harmful levels of caffeine. Senator Charles Schumer has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate PRIME, the popular energy drink brand that has gained viral popularity among children. …
July 10 (UPI) — The European Union’s medical and pharmaceutical supervisory agency is currently investigating reports of suicidal thoughts among patients taking weight loss medications. The European Medicines Agency has confirmed that its Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee is reviewing popular drugs containing semaglutide, which are sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy. This …
1/2 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for FDA investigation into high-caffeine PRIME Energy drinks. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference on Sunday urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate PRIME Energy drinks for their “eye-popping” levels of caffeine. …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Leqembi, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This development is being hailed as the start of a new era for Alzheimer’s patients, although questions remain regarding the drug’s safety, cost, efficacy, and accessibility. Here are five key points to consider: …
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Dr. Smoke’s THC-infused Doritos chips pose a potential risk of misleading children due to their packaging design. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has joined forces with the FTC to address this issue and has sent cease and desist letters to six companies that produce edible cannabis products …
Image of Dr. Smoke THC-infused Doritos. Photo courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission. In a joint effort, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have taken action against six companies that are producing edible cannabis products with packaging that bears a striking resemblance to snacks and candy, potentially appealing to children. …
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the sale of cultured meat in the United States. This meat is grown using animal stem cells, eliminating the need to kill animals. Photo Courtesy of GOOD Meats/Twitter June 21 (UPI) — A significant regulatory milestone has been achieved, opening the doors for more companies to produce meat …
A Palestinian farmer named Ahmed Amasi, aged 35, can be seen collecting honey from a rack of honey-bees at an apiary in El-Bureij located in the central Gaza Strip. This photograph was taken on April 16, 2016. Last year, beekeepers faced a significant loss of nearly 50% in their managed colonies, marking the second-highest rate …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Thursday that e-cigarette sales surged by nearly 50% between 2020 and 2022. This data comes despite stricter marketing regulations and mounting concerns over the health effects associated with e-cigarette use. The rise in sales was largely driven by an increase in unit sales, specifically among …
The Food and Drug Administration released draft guidance on Friday for conducting scientific research involving psychedelics. Photo by Hans/Pixabay June 23 (UPI) — The Food and Drug Administration has issued guidelines for conducting scientific research with psychedelics. Researchers will be required to submit detailed information about the substances being used as part of their studies. …