Dietary supplements face scrutiny as FDA doesn't pre-approve them. While manufacturers must test products, third-party certifications like NSF ensure label accuracy and safety, verifying ingredients and screening for contaminants.
FDA restricts fluoride supplements for young children due to limited benefits and emerging safety concerns. Dental experts warn of potential cavity increase. Kennedy aims to end water fluoridation.
Lantidra, an FDA-approved island transplant therapy developed at UIC, offers hope for adults with brittle type 1 diabetes struggling with blood sugar control and hypoglycemia. UI Health performed the first transplant.
