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Blood Banks Are Needlessly Turning Away Gay and Bi Men's Blood Donations
The FDA eased its restrictions on donations from men who have sex with men. But the blood banks on the ground still say they can't take their blood and plasma.
Scams and Hoaxes Are Thriving in the COVID-19 Pandemic
"Wellness" peddlers and start-up goons are rushing to fill the vacuum created by a messy government, a privatized healthcare system, and rising anxiety about coronavirus.
'Immune-Boosting' Products Are Trying to Capitalize on Coronavirus
Don't let brands taking advantage of pandemic-induced panic goad you into spending money on ineffective products.
There's a New Website That Teaches People How to Do Abortions
A series of how-to videos shows providers how to do abortions with pills. But they can also help people who want to do it themselves.
CBD Marketing Went Too Far, and New Lawsuits Might Take It Down
What will become of all those mall kiosks?
Companies Can't Claim CBD Treats Mental Health Issues—But Their Paid Influencers Can, and Do
The FTC and FDA have strict rules about the claims that CBD companies can make. Influencers, however, often fall into an enforcement gray area—and some of them are pushing the boundaries of what they can say about how it treats mental health.
Some Nootropics Contain a Substance Not Aapproved by the FDA
The “brain-boosting” supplements, like most supplements, are largely unregulated.
JUUL's Biggest Fans Are Jumping Ship
In light of increased flavor restrictions, r/juul has become the place to seek out the next big thing in e-cigs.
Skin-Bleaching Products Are Unsafe and Racist
Skin-lightening cosmetics are in the spotlight once again after a California woman's hospitalization.
The American Heart Association Says Vaping Is Safer Than Smoking
It's kind of a no-brainer at this point, but health groups are moving away from blind condemnation of vaping.