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FDA Urged to Protect Consumers from Illegal Sales of Tianeptine

Unapproved Antidepressant Drug, Which Stimulates Opioid Receptors, is Widely Available as Dietary Supplement in Southern U.S.
August 25, 2020
Three supplement bottles of tianeptine from different brands
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Trump Emergency Use Authorization for Convalescent Plasma More Hype than Hope

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
August 23, 2020
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No Evidence Supports Oleandrin, Favored Therapeutic of the MyPillow Guy, for COVID-19

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
August 21, 2020
Structural diagram of oleandrin
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Guest Post: COVID-19 Should Prompt Grocery Stores to Reimagine their Roles

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
August 20, 2020
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Depoliticizing Vaccine Development

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
August 14, 2020
A clinician administers a vaccine via arm injection
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Trump’s Dubious Executive Actions Fail to Deliver Needed Relief

Statement of CSPI Policy Director Laura MacCleery
August 12, 2020
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Nursing Homes: A True COVID-19 Epicenter

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
August 11, 2020
An elderly person holds a stress ball in one hand
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Senate Republicans Poised to Expose Americans to Preventable Hardship

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Federal Affairs Colin Schwartz
August 6, 2020
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Nation’s Leading Vaccine Authorities Urge Thorough Review of Safety and Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines

Completed Phase 3 Trials and Transparent Process Necessary for Public Confidence, Experts Say
August 5, 2020
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CSPI Endorses Universal School Meals Bill

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Federal Affairs Colin Schwartz
July 30, 2020

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Nutrition Tips

Dip your vegetables into something new and savory

Hummus owns the dip aisle and is now a staple in one out of four homes.

But new competition is hitting store shelves. A slew of creamy, savory dips made with greek yogurt pair deliciously with just about any crisp veggies.

Fewer calories than other dips

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