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Florida Gov. DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on Omicron

The feds say the treatments don’t work. DeSantis disagrees.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics January 25, 2022August 17, 2023

The feds say the treatments don’t work. DeSantis disagrees.

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Tampa’s last cigar factory says new regulations would kill 119-year-old business

by Mitch Perry July 9, 2014August 5, 2025

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Report finds energy drink claims lacking evidence

by Arielle Stevenson January 2, 2013August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Are diet sodas unhealthy and what are some better alternatives?

While no direct links between diet drinks and specific human health problems have been found, there are much healthier beverage choices out there.

by Katie Machol Simon November 7, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Farmageddon: Documentary shocker

It’s small farmers vs. big gov’t. in a doc that you will leave you looking for someone to blame.

by Joe Bardi August 5, 2011July 21, 2025

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Avoiding spray sunscreens

Little known about sunscreen chemicals effects on the body, even less known about effects when inhaled.

by Katie Machol Simon July 1, 2011June 5, 2022

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What became of the 2010 Safe Cosmetics Act?

by Katie Machol Simon May 30, 2011June 5, 2022

Food & Drink

The FDA makes food recalls and alerts more accessible with new archive

by Katherine Brodie April 5, 2011June 5, 2022

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EarthTalk: The Food Safety Modernization Act

by Katie Machol Simon March 11, 2011June 5, 2022

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Are Gulf Coast residents consuming more oil spill-related toxins, and how safe is dispersant for consumption?

by Katie Machol Simon December 15, 2010March 27, 2025

Food & Drink

Thanksgiving turkey with a side of arsenic, anyone? Go for antibiotic-free poultry

by Katie Machol Simon November 23, 2010April 9, 2025

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Changing high-fructose corn syrup to “corn sugar”: A ploy to mislead consumers?

by Jessica Edmondson October 25, 2010August 17, 2023

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EarthTalk: Are teeth whitening chemicals safe?

by Katie Machol Simon October 22, 2010June 5, 2022

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Raw milk vs the FDA: Stephen Colbert investigates the unpasteurized milk debate (video)

by Katie Machol Simon October 11, 2010January 18, 2025

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EarthTalk: Why and how to avoid BPA in plastics

by Katie Machol Simon October 5, 2010June 5, 2022

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The Green Community week in review: Political and corporate interference in FDA recalls, green investing resources, fresh markets reopen and more

by Katie Machol Simon October 3, 2010June 5, 2022

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Behind the scenes of an FDA recall: Political and corporate interference can hinder food regulation

by Jessica Edmondson September 27, 2010August 17, 2023

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The Green Community week in review: Gulf oil spill is “largest marine oil accident ever”, why high speed rail is needed and more

by Katie Machol Simon September 26, 2010August 17, 2023

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Numbers game: Rough transition hampers new FDA-mandated calorie count listings

by Jessica Edmondson September 23, 2010November 16, 2023

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Mind over medicine: Sexual thoughts may be more effective than ‘female Viagra’

by Shawn Alff September 16, 2010August 17, 2023