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FDA Clears 23andMe to Provide (Some) Genetic Data to Customers
The startup can now market direct-to-consumer genetic tests that include carrier status, wellness trait and ancestry reports.
FDA Releases New Anti-Food Poisoning Rules Just as Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 30 States
Separate salmonella outbreaks have been reportedly tied to cucumbers and Chipotle.
No Eggs, No Mayo: FDA Goes After Hampton Creek for Naming Its Vegan Spread 'Just Mayo'
The FDA is not amused.
For the First Time Ever, 3-D Printed Pill Receives FDA Approval
Its use case is narrow, but the FDA's stamp of approval could have broader implications for the way we create customized medicine.
FDA Bans Some Cilantro Imports After Finding Feces and Toilet Paper in Fields
The polarizing plant has been causing stomach illness outbreaks.
FDA Extends Deadlines for Chain Restaurant to Add Calorie Counts to Menus
There's still confusion on what adding calorie counts will actually mean for many food establishments.
FDA Grants 23andMe Approval to Sell Test for Rare Genetic Condition
It's a small but definite step towards 23andMe's goal of selling DNA kits again.
23andMe's Database of Genetic Information Is Going to Make It Lots of Money
The company just announced a lucrative deal with the biotech firm Genetech, and says many similar deals are in the works.
U.S. Chain Restaurants Will Be Required to Disclose Calorie Counts on Menus
Sweeping new rules form the FDA aim to make people more aware of the risks of obesity posed by fatty, sugary foods.
Google Is Interested in Your Health, But Deterred by Regulations
In an extensive interview with venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page explained why regulations are hampering improvements in health care.
Restaurants Seek Alternatives as FDA's Salt Crackdown Looms
As the FDA prepares new guidelines, restaurants are cutting back on sodium and salt companies are researching alternatives.
FDA Backs Off After Causing Stink Over Cheese Regulations
Recent communication from regulators sparked concerns that the government would ban cheese from being made on wooden shelves.
When Is Hummus Not Hummus? When Regulators Say So.
Sabra, the popular hummus producer, is pushing the Food and Drug Administration to set a definition for the dip.
Would You Sip on Drinkable Sunscreen?
Gross as it may sounds, a cosmetics company claims to have created a drinkable sunscreen that can block the sun.
FDA Approves First Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
The arm allows amputees to perform once impossible tasks, like using a zipper and picking up delicate objects like grapes and eggs.