food and drug administration
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Oh Lord, Not Again: FDA Proposal to Ban Cancer-Causing Ingredients in Hair Straighteners Postponed …Again
As a ban on the dangerous products marketed to the Black community hits another roadblock, advocates hope something will change soon.
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These Black Women in Georgia Believe Hair Relaxers Caused Their Health Issues
Four Georgia women are suing L'Oréal and Strength of Nature after links found between chemicals in hair relaxers and cancer.
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Are Hair Relaxers Safe? Ayanna Pressley and Shontel Brown Grill The FDA For Answers
In an Exclusive to The Root, Representatives Pressley and Brown are asking the FDA to look into the safety of chemical hair straighteners
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Are The Popular Diabetes Drugs For Weight Loss a Miracle or Something else?
Ozempic and Mounjaro have been known to help people lose weight, but not without consequences
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House Dems Introduce Legislation to Curb Infant Formula Shortage
The bill would provide emergency funding to the FDA for plant inspections and supply chain monitoring
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FDA Says Menthol Cigarette Ban Won’t Target Black Smokers
Menthols are primarily marketed mainly to Black consumers.
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Rand Paul Believes Hatred for Trump Is Why Scientists Won’t Study Horse Drug as COVID-19 Treatment
The FDA has already issued a warning that large doses of ivermectin can be dangerous, and studies have not produced any evidence that it can treat COVID.
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White House Tells FDA Chief to Authorize Coronavirus Vaccine or Resign for Reasons That Make No Sense
Apparently, the White House chief of staff told the head of the Food and Drug Administration to grant authorization to a coronavirus vaccine by Friday or submit his resignation. I guess they think speeding up the process is totally the move that will build up public trust in the vaccine’s safety. The thing is, according…
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Black Physicians to Independently Test the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines
The oldest organization of Black physicians has vowed to independently vet the safety and effectiveness of any potential COVID-19 vaccine. According to CBS News, the National Medical Association (NMA) is tracking the data due to fears that political motivations could outweigh safety concerns when it comes to a vaccine. “This is about ensuring safety for…