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Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of caffeinated gums and snacks and wants to know more about their safety.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a measure meant to reduce government bureaucracy for hospitals as they expand and buy equipment.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors that a compounding pharmacy is recalling syringes of the Roche drug Avastin after receiving reports of eye infections among patients.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  South Carolina and federal officials are holding a big stash of counterfeit prescription drugs seized at a Columbia warehouse as they try to remove pills that can be useless or dangerous.

Monday, December 24, 2012 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Last week the Food and Drug Administration told the New York Times the drug Methotrexate is in short supply nationally. The drug is used to treat leukemia.

Friday, February 03, 2012  A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Graphic images on cigarette packs may be enough to stop some smokers according to a new study by a University of South Carolina public health professor.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  It's the morning after, and 16-year-olds still need prescription for emergency contraception

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Officials are warning about the dangers of raw milk after eight cases of illness in North Carolina were traced to a South Carolina dairy.