The era of kale chips, waist trainers and detox teas may be drawing its final breath — replaced by a once-obscure injectable medication called Ozempic. Celebrities and social media influencers alike have helped catapult Ozempic and similar glucagon-likepeptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists into the cultural spotlight. Originally developed for diabetes management, these medications are now marketed — […]
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FDA Proposes To Move Nutrition Labels To Front of Packaging
A new proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to introduce a new rule changing the placement of nutritional labels on food packaging. According to the press release, as chronic diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease continue to rise among the U.S. population, relocating nutritional labels to the front […]
FDA approves at-home flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new at-home flu vaccine. The product called FluMist now becomes the first-ever flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home. Adults can also give the vaccine to their children instead of taking them to a doctor’s office or pharmacy. “Instead of taking a few hours to go […]
Apple Juice Recall Expands to More Major Stores
A recent apple juice recall will expand to include other major food retailers across the United States. The initial voluntary recall began at the end of August by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall primarily affected Great Value Apple Juice. According to the report, the FDA found that the apple juice products had “inorganic […]
FDA Continues Effort To Lessen Sodium In Processed Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will push forward its efforts to limit sodium within packaged food items. The announcement comes after the administration’s success in meeting Phase 1’s sodium reduction targets, which was announced in October 2021. According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, Americans consume approximately 3,400 milligrams of […]
US seizes illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands continue to pour in
Federal agencies have seized millions of dollars of electronic cigarettes entering U.S. ports, with thousands still reportedly entering the country from China. Over 11,500 unique vaping products can currently be found in U.S. stores, up from 9,000 in June. While vaping among teens and adolescents dropped last year, a government survey reported in November that […]
