Related Articles

FDA’s Big Plan to Enhance Public Health in 2025

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of President Joe Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget. FDA’s request, which is about 7% higher than last year, covers the agency’s top health priorities. “This funding will allow the agency to enhance food safety and nutrition, advance medical …
The post FDA’s Big Plan to Enhance Public Health in 2025 appeared first on Salud America.

Comment Now: FDA Wants to Require Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels!

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new proposal to require front-of-package nutrition labels on most foods that have a Nutrition Facts label on back. The proposal would require a compact informational box, also referred to as the “Nutrition Info Box,” with nutrient information on the front (or principal display panel) of products. The …
The post Comment Now: FDA Wants to Require Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels! appeared first on Salud America.

Over 2 Million U.S. Teens Use E-cigarettes, a Huge Public Health Concern

Over 2 million U.S. teens say they use e-cigarettes, according to a new survey released by FDA and CDC. The study, which found that a quarter of these teens reported they vape daily, was based on data from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey, a cross-sectional, self-administered survey of U.S. middle- and high-school students. “The …
The post Over 2 Million U.S. Teens Use E-cigarettes, a Huge Public Health Concern appeared first on Salud America.