Ban on Red Dye 3 receives praise by Oklahoma senator for food safety
An Oklahoma lawmaker is voicing her pleasure with a recent FDA action on food health. This week, the Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide ban on “red Dye 3,” a food additive with possible links to cancer and other serious health issues.
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes ban on artificial dyes, additives in foods in the state
As national conversation behind the health effects of artificial dyes picks up, an Oklahoma lawmaker is looking to ban some of those dyes in the Sooner State.S
Oklahoma lawmaker, food additives opponent on Red 3 dye: 'This ban is a start'
We should celebrate this step, but our efforts must continue,” Sen. Kristen Thompson said. “There are still a number of additives and chemicals in our food supply that warrant closer scrutiny."
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FDA revokes authorization for Red No. 3 in food and drugs, citing Delaney Clause
One local pharmacist weighed in on a recent ban by the FDA of certain food coloring. Garrett Collier, a pharmacist with Western Drug, reflected on the potential impacts of the Red No. 3 ban. “Yes, our candies may not look as red,
FDA moves to ban Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it had decided to revoke Red 3's authorization to be added to foods, over concerns about how the food coloring dye has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals.
FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic, the drug that was originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, has now also been approved by the FDA to reduce certain risks associated with chronic kidney disease.
Key GOP senators want public commitments from RFK Jr. on abortion and vaccines during confirmation hearings
Some GOP senators want public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before deciding whether to support him as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human
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A history of the pharmaceutical industry
The Thalidomide scandal of 1961 prompted an increase in the regulation and testing of drugs before licensing, with a new amendment to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules demanding proof of ...
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A Look at Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far
The Senate confirmed Ratcliffe, a former member of Congress from Texas who served as the director of national intelligence from 2020 to 2021 in Trump’s first administration, to serve as the ...
Oklahoma lawmakers seemingly caught off guard by Trump's 'pause' on federal loans, grants
President Donald Trump on Tuesday, ordered a halt to all federal grants and loans starting today. The action could have a profound impact in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma proposal requires parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students
Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will be required to provide proof of their child’s U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposal rule approved by the State Board of Education.
Oklahoma Board of Education votes to approve proposal requiring parents to prove citizenship when enrolling students
The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Tuesday to approve a proposal requiring parents to report their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling their children in school.