The Food and Drug Administration orders a halt to the sales of the drug Palladone, citing potentially fatal reactions when coupled with alcohol. The drug was approved just last September.

The FDA says data from a recent study shows taking the drug with alcohol can harm the capsule's slow release function, rapidly streaming the narcotic through the bloodstream, possible causing an overdose

On Wednesday, a U.S. consumer group called for warning labels to be placed on soft drinks, alerting consumers about potential weight and health problems, which could result from over indulgence of the carbonated beverages.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) said in a petition to the Food and Drug Administration that people who consume too many soft drinks are more likely to develop diabetes and tooth decay problems

The Food and Drug Administration of Maharashtra, in India, has prohibited sale of the well-known Australian energy drink "Red Bull," following a complaint about an ingredient.

FDA Commissioner, M Rameshkumar, has confirmed to the media that Red Bull was not being sold in Mumbai, and the FDA was seeking certification from the manufacturers to prove that taurine, an amino acid used in the drink, was synthetically manufactured

Tens of thousands of Ohio and West Virginia residents may undergo testing in the coming year to determine whether drinking water, containing a chemical used to make Teflon, has affected their health.

As part of a class-action lawsuit settlement, DuPont Co. agreed in February to pay for the screenings. Teflon can be found in clothing, cookware, car parts and flooring

18 people have died and 150 more have been hospitalized after drinking contaminated water in Pakistan. Thirty people are also said to be in critical condition.

Abdur Rahim, a doctor at the local Civil Hospital says the deaths occurred over the past two days. Water samples have been sent to a lab to find the cause of the contamination