Category: Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items.
Deaths Linked to Japanese Supplement Suddenly Rise to 80

The case, involving a supplement intended to reduce cholesterol, has put attention on how companies are allowed to self-report claims about their products.
How Supplement Stores Are Trying to Tap Into the Ozempic Boom

GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe are redesigning displays and taking other steps to appeal to people who are taking or are interested in drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
The Meme King of Longevity Now Wants to Sell You Olive Oil

Bryan Johnson, a data-obsessed Silicon Valley centimillionaire, is promoting food and supplements that promise to help people live longer. Scientists say his program is highly questionable. So why are people flocking to it?
‘Gas-Station Heroin’ Sold as Dietary Supplement Alarms Health Officials

Tianeptine, found at convenience stores, at smoke shops and online, can mimic an opioid. It is among a growing class of substances that are difficult to control.
The Hottest Place to Network Is an Ice Bath

The New York Times – Business:
“The amount of meetings is actually absurd, considering this is a spa.”
Your Scalp Would Like Some Attention, Please

The New York Times – T Magazine:
A new wave of serums and exfoliators highlight the importance of creating a good foundation for healthy hair.
In a Lawsuit, Eight Women Claim the F-Factor Diet Made Them Sick

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The plaintiffs cite Tanya Zuckerbrot, the creator of the high-fiber eating plan, and her company, alleging that they suffered gastric distress and other ailments from F-Factor supplements.