Minimum Tobacco Buying Age Now 21 Nationwide
A new law sets the nationwide minimum age to buy tobacco products at 21.
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How Vaping Snuck Up On Regulators
Even as the popularity of e-cigarettes like Juul has exploded — with unknown health risks — the federal government has been slow to regulate vaping companies.
Controversy Kicks Up Over A Drug Meant To Prevent Premature Birth
An expert panel wants the Food And Drug Administration to withdraw its approval for Makena, because a large study shows the drug doesn't work. But some doctors say the evidence isn't clear-cut.
Canada's Decision To Make Public More Clinical Trial Data Puts Pressure On FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration treats most data it gets on the development of new drugs and medical devices as confidential to companies. Critics say making the data public would help patients.
With Abortion Restrictions On The Rise, Some Women Induce Their Own
Activists are spreading information about self-induced abortion online and in person. The World Health Organization says a single drug, misoprostol, can be used to safely induce abortion.
FDA To Banish Flavored E-Cigarettes To Combat Youth Vaping
With hundreds of unexplained cases of vaping-related illness, and the sharp rise in youth vaping, the Trump administration is acting to crack down on kid-friendly vape flavors.
European Doctor Who Prescribes Abortion Pills To U.S. Women Online Sues FDA
A federal lawsuit seeks to block the Food and Drug Administration from taking enforcement actions against a European doctor or her U.S.-based patients for prescribing or buying abortion pills online.
New Look For Cigarettes? FDA Proposes Graphic Warnings On Packages And Ads
The Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a proposed rule to require tobacco companies to include graphic warnings, depicting some of the lesser known health risks of smoking tobacco products.
Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration, which requested the recall, is not recommending that people who already have Allergan's Biocell implants get them removed unless there are symptoms or problems.
San Francisco Bans Sales Of E-Cigarettes
San Francisco supervisors say they need to protect kids and teens from becoming addicted to nicotine. The dominant vaping company, Juul, is headquartered in the city and hopes to overturn the ban.