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Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine

New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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May cause serious skin reactions: Acetaminophen's new warning

The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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FDA sets new rules on gluten-free foods

People with celiac disease can now trust that foods labeled "gluten-free" are safe for them to eat.




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Why does food safety testing matter? Consider this pizza

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.



  • Protection & Safety

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23andMe: What's wrong with personal genetic tests?

The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate.



  • Research & Innovations

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Some wart removers are flammable, FDA warns

Some wart removers are highly flammable, and consumers should not use them around any source of heat.



  • Protection & Safety

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FDA's new anti-smoking campaign aimed squarely at kids

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Subway removes chemical from bread that's also used in yoga mats

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.




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Caution urged with two new weight-loss drugs

People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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FDA proposes new nutrition labels for food

New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet.




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Subway eliminated yoga mat chemical but Pillsbury, Sara Lee, and Wonder still use it

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.




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Why are white potatoes excluded from the WIC program?

Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why?




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Is the FDA going to take away our wood-aged artisanal cheese?

The FDA issued a statement, and then a clarification about that statement, about aging cheese on wood. What does it mean?




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Acne products can cause harmful side effects, FDA warns

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases




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FDA can ignore taking action on overuse of antibiotics in livestock if it wants, says court

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.




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A safe way to dispose of unwanted pills at home

When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals.




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How much sugar is a gram?

Don't know the answer to that question, you’re not alone. Petition asks the FDA to change the measurement to teaspoons for food labels.




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Lawsuit prompts flurry of interest in eggless mayo

Unilever’s lawsuit against eggless Just Mayo for false advertising inadvertently gives the small producer invaluable free advertising.




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Twelve food additives to avoid

The Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives identifies twelve ingredients in food that are potentially hazardous to your health.




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Mercury levels in Pacific yellowfin tuna on the rise

Likely caused by pollution, levels of mercury in Pacific yellowfin tuna have been on the rise steadily since 1998.




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Sabra Hummus recall: What you need to know

The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator.




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FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.




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Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer

The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package.




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What is genetically edited food?

The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it.




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What's new about the new nutrition label?

The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed.




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Would you eat 'clean meat?'

Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway.




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Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels

The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them.




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7 foods with more sodium than you think

We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly.




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Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.




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Even Plato wrote about celebrity chefs

Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef?




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Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)




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How to not accidentally order a $3,750 wine

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.




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'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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New York chef offers broth in to-go cups

We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York.




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Your food will taste better if the chef can see you

Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction.




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Starbucks' Flat White looks and tastes like a latte

There’s a lot of fuss about Starbuck’s latest coffee, but it doesn’t seem that different from the offerings the chain already has.




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What is molecular gastronomy?

Hot ice cream, cocktails that look like large caviar eggs, and that love-it-or-hate-it foam are all products of molecular gastronomy.




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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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McDonald's chicken will soon be antibiotic-free

The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk.




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Dunkin' Donuts to remove whitening agent

Shareholders make decision over concerns that titanium dioxide could be toxic.




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Chipotle's food is GMO-free, starting now

The restaurant chain known for sourcing free-range meats and organic ingredients ups its game by sourcing GMO-free ingredients.




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How millennials are influencing restaurant design

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.




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Amy's Drive Thru will focus on fast organic food

As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires.




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10 ways to dine alone, without technology

Nearly half of all meals are eaten solo, often at restaurants — meaning there are lots of opportunities.




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Foodies want a seat at this 16-year-old's counter

Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out.




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The power of the vegetarian veto

If a group goes out to eat and there's nothing for the veg crowd, guess what happens?




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Maybe restaurant owners should stop whining about underground dining and start cooking

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want




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Italian mayor puts kibosh on wood-fired pizza ovens

Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano.




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Want to dine nude in London? Get in line

There are over 38,000 people ahead of you waiting to get into London's first clothing-optional restaurant.