TikTok users calling berberine 'nature's Ozempic' but is it?
TikTok users have been testing out berberine, which is an herbal supplement, that is gaining popularity for its alleged weight loss effects.
Toyota, Kia, Land Rover part of 247,000-vehicle recall
Data compiled by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows over 247,000 vehicles built by Toyota, Kia and Land Rover were recalled last week.
Agency urges Meta to remove pillows linked to 10 infant deaths from Facebook Marketplace
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urged consumers to immediately stop using Boppy newborn loungers. The agency also pressured Facebook to block sales on Facebook Marketplace.
Ford recalling 125K vehicles due to engine issues that could cause fires
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 125,000 sport utility vehicles and trucks because engine failures may cause a fire, the automaker announced Tuesday.
Texas mom builds sensory play kits in kitchen after daughter's diagnosis, sees 330% growth: 'Sky is the limit'
A Houston, Texas, mom has built a sensory play empire after her daughter struggled with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. The brand, Young Wild & Friedman, continues to grow.
FTC probing Abbott, other baby-formula makers for collusion
Regulators are reportedly investigating whether the companies that produce baby-formula colluded on bids for lucrative state contracts.
AI is already speeding up drug development and reducing animal testing
AI-driven technology developed by VeriSIM Life accelerates drug development and reduces the need for animal testing by analyzing pharmaceuticals before human trials.
US surgeon general issues major advisory warning social media feeding 'national youth mental health crisis'
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a major advisory warning of the "profound risk" of social media platforms like Instagram on young people.
Ford recalls 422K SUVs over rearview camera issue
Ford is recalling over 422,000 SUVs including Explorers and Lincoln Aviators in the U.S. because of a rear camera malfunction that could prevent the rear camera image from displaying.
Ford recalled 310,000 trucks over air bag issue
Ford is recalling more than 310,000 trucks in the U.S. because accumulating dust could prevent the driver’s front air bag from inflating during a crash.
GM issues recall for nearly 1M vehicles because of airbag inflators that may explode
General Motors on Friday issued a recall for nearly 1 million of its SUV model cars from 2014 to 2017 because of defective airbag inflators that may explode during a crash.
Tesla recalls 1.1M cars in China over safety concerns
Tesla is slated to issue a recall on over a million cars in the People's Republic of China, according to regulators.
AI and machine learning may speed drug development, manufacturing: FDA
The FDA published two discussion papers this week about areas artificial intelligence and machine learning may improve drug development and manufacturing processes.
Riley Gaines calls out tennis stars over silence in trans sports debate: 'Scared of this cancel culture'
As tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams remain silent on whether biological men should compete in women's sports, swimmer Riley Gaines wants them to feel "pressured" to speak out.
FDA debates health risks of birth control without prescription
The FDA may approve birth control pills over-the-counter by the summer, but expressed hesitation due to concerns over women misreading labels on the drug's health concerns.
FDA considering approval of first over-the-counter birth control pill
The Food and Drug Administration is nearing its decision on whether to allow HRA Pharma to sell its Opill birth control pill in the U.S. without requiring a prescription.
Michelle Obama launches a healthy food-and-drink brand to fight childhood obesity
Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a new company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids with less sugar to combat obesity.
Diabetes drug tested for weight loss could be game changer
Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, which is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and sold under the brand name Mounjaro, could become the most effective weight loss treatment.
Illinois-based meat producer recalls over 2,000 Ibs. of ground beef over 'rubber-like' material in patties
More than 2,000 pounds of grass-fed beef from an Illinois wholesaler are being recalled after the company received consumer complaints of foreign material in the patties.
Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators will soon introduce legislation that would set a minimum legal age for children to use social media and regulate how algorithms can target kids.