FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
FDA OKs HIV home tests, Grand Forks weighs in 
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes.
By Pamela Knudson , July 09, 2012
AROUND THE REGION: Idaho producer recalls sprouts ... Winter show has new manager ...Corps seeks comments on forest plan
An Idaho sprout producer has recalled its alfalfa and spicy sprouts because they may be linked to 21 cases of salmonella poisoning.
July 02, 2011
FDA: Medtronic brain stimulator missed study goal
The Food and Drug Administration said today a nerve stimulating implant from Minneapolis-based Medtronic failed to significantly reduce seizures in epilepsy patients. The stock was trading down this morning on the NYSE.
By Matthew Perrone , March 10, 2010
Jillian Michaels sued over diet supplement
A California woman is suing "The Biggest Loser's" Jillian Michaels alleging "Maximum Strength Calorie Control" failed to help her control her appetite or lose weight, as advertised.
By Associated Press , February 11, 2010
Feds seize human, pet food from Wisconsin warehouse infested with rodents
An apparent problem with rats and mice ended up in a federal raid Tuesday by U.S. Marshals at Mid-States Closeouts, a distribution center in Ellsworth, Wisconsin.
By Forum Communications , February 04, 2010
FDA debates tougher cancer warning on tanning beds
Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration will be debating how to toughen warnings that those sunlamps pose a cancer risk.
By Lauran Neergaard , January 19, 2010
Judge says color, graphics OK in tobacco ads
A federal judge ruled Monday that the FDA can't impose restrictions on the use of color and graphics in ads by tobacco companies, and that those companies must indicated the FDA has approved their products.
By Michael Felberbaum , January 05, 2010
Dorgan plan to offer Canadian prescription drugs hits snag
An amendment to the health-care reform bill currently before the U.S. Senate would have allowed the reimportation of American-manufactured prescription drugs back into the United States at far lower prices — most of them from Canada. But the amendment, spearheaded by Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D. — a longtime champion of the issue — is facing sudden obstacles from the Obama administration that could sound the death knell.
By Lee-Anne Goodman , December 09, 2009
Drugmakers, FDA move to curb painkiller abuse
Pharmaceutical executives laid out plans today to prevent the misuse of prescription painkillers, under pressure from regulators trying to stop hundreds of fatal overdoses each year.
By Matthew Perrone , December 04, 2009
U.S. adult smoking rate rises slightly
Cigarette smoking rose slightly for the first time in almost 15 years, dashing health officials’ hopes that the U.S. smoking rate had moved permanently below 20 percent.
By Mike Stobbe , November 12, 2009
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