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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels

Drugs.com

15, 2025 -- Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity. WEDNESDAY, Jan. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage.

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Gene editing extends lifespan in mouse model of prion disease

Broad Institute

By Allessandra DiCorato January 14, 2025 Credit: Maria Nemchuk, Broad Communications Eric Minikel and Sonia Vallabh run a lab with a singular focus: preventing and treating prion disease within their lifetime. Online January 14, 2025. But the researchers needed to deliver the base editors to the brain. Nature Medicine.

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Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning

Drugs.com

12, 2025 -- A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause “a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the manufacturer said in a statement. WEDNESDAY, Feb.

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Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 -- Common chemicals used in plastic and personal care products may interfere with brain development in babies, a new study says.Phthalates are found in many everyday items, like food packaging, shampoo, toys and vinyl.

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Unhealthy Eating Linked To Female Incontinence

Drugs.com

19, 2025 -- A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests.Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence. WEDNESDAY, Feb.

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Get Prepared for New Plastic Packaging and Manufacturing Materials Requirements

PPD

In clinical research, the role of drug packaging systems cannot be overlooked. Industry guidelines require biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to test their pharmaceutical packaging systems, as the systems often experience prolonged and intimate contact with drug products, drug substances and intermediates.

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GSK Consumer Healthcare commits to make over a billion toothpaste tubes recyclable by 2025 as part of its ongoing sustainability journey

The Pharma Data

GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH), the world-leading consumer healthcare business, announced today that it is partnering with two global packaging suppliers to launch fully recyclable toothpaste tubes across its specialist and science-based oral health brands, including Sensodyne, parodontax and Aquafresh. Best’ in Germany.