FDA Moves To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars

Menthol Cigarette Ban Will Affect Black Smokers Most

The federal government's movement to ban menthol cigarettes is gaining momentum with a new proposed rule to deter their consumption…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.05.22
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Officials Warn Against Treating COVID-19 With Animal Medicine

"You are not a horse. You are not a cow," tweeted the federal agency.
by Anoa Changa
08.22.21
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How New Alzheimer's Drug Will Affect Black Communities

The first Alzheimer's drug approved in nearly 20 years could be a game-changer for Black patients, who are more likely…
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
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Fauci Tries To Calm Black Folks' Vaccine Concerns

Cleary the hope is that if the information comes from Black people who work in the medical field and public…
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
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People Are Blaming Obama For The Vaping Crisis

They say his administration could've prevented a health disaster.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Gabapentin the New Opioid

Racially Coding Opioids

The FDA approved the first nonopioid treatment to ease withdrawal symptoms while quitting opioids.
by nigelroberts1
05.18.18
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Lawmaker Urges FDA To Regulate 'Snortable Chocolate'

Is this the newest gateway drug? Senator Chuck Schumer wants the FDA to regulate this trending product.
by nigelroberts1
07.10.17
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Democratic Leaders Call For Reversal Of FDA Blood…

LGBTQ rights activists are angered that after the Orlando shooting – where 49 people were murdered and over 50 were…
by Charise Frazier
06.13.16
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Ghana Set To Ban Skin Bleaching Products

Ghana's FDA spokesperson, James Lartey, confirmed the products will no longer be imported to the country in a statement.
by Charise Frazier
06.01.16
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Kraft Recalls 36,000 Cases Of Cheese Singles Over…

Kraft has recalled 36,000 cases of its popular Singles American and White American cheese after several people reported choking on…
by Desire Thompson
08.03.15

Let Gay Men Donate Blood

  I don’t remember the first time I donated blood in great detail because the process was much ado about…
by Michael Arceneaux
04.17.21

Is It Still Okay To Eat That?

You’re at the grocery store, looking at that container of yogurt. It says “Use by” tomorrow. Should you buy it?…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21

Why Your Acne Might Kill You

Did you know that acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States? According to the American Academy…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21

What The FDA Plans To Do About E-Cigarettes…

Health experts disagree about the safety of electronic cigarettes: Some say they are a significant alternative to cigarettes. Other say…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21

FDA Warns Fibroid Procedure May Cause Cancer

In the United States, black women are two to three times more likely to have fibroids than white women. These fibroids,…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21

E-Cigarettes Are Poisoning You

According to the CDC, there has been an increase in the number of cases of nicotine poisoning from e-cigarettes. Disturbingly, 51 percent…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21

The Most Dangerous Vitamins For Men

About 50 percent of men in the United States take vitamins and supplements, according to studies. In 2011, American consumers…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21

FDA Teen Anti-Smoking Ads Could Save Black Lives

Teens think they are too young to worry about lung or heart disease — or even developing wrinkles as a…
by Lynette Holloway
04.17.21

New Powerful Painkiller Has Abuse Experts Worried

NEW YORK (AP) — Drug companies are working to develop a pure, more powerful version of the nation’s second most-abused…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Obama To Order FDA To Help Reduce Drug…

WASHINGTON  — Acting once again ahead of Congress, President Barack Obama is directing the Food and Drug Administration to take…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19