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Black Licorice May Pose a Risk to Your Health

The FDA says over-eating black licorice can cause irregular heart rhythm, especially in people over the age of 40

October 31, 2017

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NATIONAL — Love it or hate it, black licorice is a common candy at Halloween. But did you know eating too much of it can cause problems with your heart? The FDA says overeating black licorice can cause irregular heart rhythm, especially in people over the age of 40. This is because the candy contains glycyrrhzin, which makes the…

FDA to Begin Public Campaign Against E-Cigs and Tobacco

They hope to unveil the plan in 2018

August 8, 2017

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NATIONAL — The FDA is working on a plan to discourage young people from using tobacco and e-cigarettes. The agency will be expanding its “The Real Cost” campaign targeting teens, but they want to develop a full-scale public health education campaign to discourage use of tobacco. FDA officials say they are rolling out the amped-up campaign to push the…

Senate Minority Leader Calling on FDA to Investigate Chocolate Powder Snorting

Coco Loko is a chocolate powder you can snort and is laced with many of the stimulants also found in energy drinks

July 12, 2017

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NATIONAL — The company behind “Coco Loko” is marketing it by calling it an “endorphin rush” and that it gives you “calm focus”, but a lawmaker is calling on the FDA to investigate the product. Coco Loko is a chocolate powder you can snort and is laced with many of the stimulants also found in energy drinks. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…

Kratom: The Solution to Opioid Addiction? Why Does the FDA Want it Banned?

Although it's legal in the United States, the FDA is concerned of its potential for abuse

June 27, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A substance the FDA tried banning last year is being used the F-M area. But one woman says it can be the key to recovering from deadly opioid addictions. A Fargo woman claims Kratom can help opioid addicts. Although it’s legal in the United States, the FDA is concerned of its potential for abuse. Opioid addiction is…