Scrutiny Awaits Heads of JPMorgan, Apple
Apple chief Tim Cook testifies on Capitol Hill today about the huge cash horde it has sitting overseas, while JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's fate awaits a shareholder vote.
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Rising Consumer Demand Boosts Organic Industry Clout
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, but it isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.
This Mother's Day, Do More Than Pay Lip Service to Your Mom's Health
This mother's day, give your mom a gift that keeps on giving...a lipstick without lead.
Judge Denies FDA Bid to Stay 'Morning-After' Pill Ruling
A federal judge Friday declined to temporarily halt a court order directing the FDA to make emergency contraception available over-the-counter to girls of all ages.
FDA Probe Prompts Wrigley to Halt Sales of Caffeine Gum
An FDA investigation into the safety of caffeine-added foods has prompted Wrigley to take its new caffeinated gum off the market for the time being.
Wary Consumers Push FDA to Revamp Food-Additive Rules
Amid growing public concern over the safety of additives in food and beverages the FDA is facing pressure to reexamine its rules -- and there are signs it may do so.
FDA Blocks Generic OxyContin, Widely Abused Narcotic
Regulators said yesterday that generic drugmakers would not be licensed to make cheap versions of Purdue Pharma's OxyContin, a powerful and widely abused narcotic.
FDA Finds 'Unsanitary Conditions' at 30 Specialty Pharmacies
The FDA says it has uncovered possible safety problems at 30 specialty pharmacies that were inspected after of a recent outbreak of meningitis caused by contaminated drugs.
9 Ways the Sequester Will Affect You
The sequester will be tough on government employees, and on those whose jobs are directly supported by them. But even if you don't run a Jiffy Lube across the street from a military base, you still need to be prepared. Here's are eight unexpected ways the sequester will likely touch your life.
Male Enhancement Pills Recalled ... for Working a Bit Too Well
Super Power, an "all-natural herbal extract" promises enhanced libido and more to the men who take it. But the supplement's manufacturer, Freedom Trading, made sure its pills could deliver male performance by adding a secret ingredient that crossed the line.
Tainted Tuna: Why Food Poisoning from Fish Is No Fluke
When it comes to eating healthily, fish has a great reputation. But recent studies show that mislabeling, food poisoning, overuse of antibiotics and a host of other factors may be transforming fish into the most dangerous thing on the menu.
Whoa, Smoking! FDA Has Put the Brakes on New Tobacco Products
Tobacco companies have introduced almost no new cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products in the U.S. in more than 18 months because the FDA has prevented them from doing so -- an unprecedented pause for an industry that historically has introduced dozens of new products annually.
Flawed Food Inspections Are Putting You at Risk
According to the Centers for Disease Control, food-borne illnesses sicken more than 15% of Americans every year, causing approximately 3,000 deaths and 128,000 hospitalizations -- and the numbers are getting worse. But how are these tainted foods getting past our food inspectors? You won't like the answer.
Court Strikes Down Graphic Warnings for Cigarettes
A U.S. appeals court on Friday struck down a law that requires tobacco companies to use graphic health warnings, such as of a man exhaling smoke through a hole in his throat. The ruling sets up the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the dispute.
FDA Gives an Insulin Shot In the Arm to Corn Syrup Critics
Experts say high-fructose corn syrup contributes to the obesity epidemic, and the FDA just blocked its makers from calling it "corn sugar." But there's an even smarter way the government could foil this fat-maker.