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Wrigley stops production of caffeinated gum, takes it off the market
Wrigley officials said Wednesday they will stop U.S. production, sales and marketing of their new caffeinated gum Alert Energy Caffeine Gum.
The city of San Francisco has sued energy drink maker Monster, charging the company markets its caffeinated beverages to children despite possible health risks.
Valid picture ID card a barrier for Plan B contraception
The Obama administration's age and identification restrictions are barriers to emergency contraception access, a U.S.non-profit group says.
White House: Judge overstepped on morning-after pills
The White House says a U.S. judge has no right to force it to make over-the-counter morning-after pills available to girls and women of all ages.
Wrigley's Alert Energy Caffeine Gum sparked FDA review
Wrigley's Alert Energy Caffeine Gum sparked "a fresh look" of caffeine added to food products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, officials say.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kcentra for the urgent reversal of vitamin K antagonist anti-coagulation in adults with acute major bleeding.
FDA approves morning after pill -- Plan B -- OTC for 15 and older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has approved over-the-counter marketing of the Plan B One-Step contraceptive for women age 15 and older.
The United States has lifted a ban on the import of Italian cured meats, which could mean more than $325 million in export revenues for Italy, officials said.
Colorado, Washington deal with marijuana health, safety standards
State officials in Colorado and Washington say they are struggling to prepare health and safety guidelines for recently legalized recreational marijuana.
FDA partnership helps identify counterfeit anti-malaria drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a public-private partnership to help identify counterfeit or substandard anti-malarial medicines.
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Arias Is Found Guilty of Murder in Arizona
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Jodi Arias (R) reacts as she hears the verdict of guilty of first degree murder after a four month trial in Phoenix, Arizona, May 8, 2013. Arias was convicted of murdering her lover Travis Alexander in Tempe, Arizona in June of 2008. UPI// Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic/Pool