fda

Many of us are well aware of the hidden -- and not-so-hidden -- dangers of dietary supplements. And if we've learned anything over the years, it's ... Read More »

The recent news that the FDA had sent 17 warning letters to food companies regarding deceptive label claims was met with mixed reactions, and they ... Read More »

If you're looking to maintain your weight, cut calories or just choose more healthy food options, nutrition labels are a first step in ensuring you ... Read More »

For anyone trying to stick with a weight-loss plan -- especially a stringent one -- nutritional information, as well as portion size, is essential. ... Read More »

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently discovered that counterfeit versions of over-the-counter diet pill Alli are being sold on online ... Read More »

If you have concerns about the safety of diet pills, here's another one to add to the list: The FDA is now warning that Meridia, a popular ... Read More »

Ephedrine is an alkaloid, or chemical compound, found in the plant ephedra and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine and some over-the-counter and ... Read More »

Food labels: Is more regulation needed? Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Reading food labels has become something of an art form. And even if ... Read More »

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has thrown a stern warning in the direction of General Mills. Cheerios is not a cholesterol drug, they remind ... Read More »

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer advisory today for some Hydroxycut products. The FDA has received 23 reports of serious ... Read More »