St. Thomas Law Review
February 23, 2026By Stephanie Gudiel
Lab-grown meat, also known as cultivated or cell-cultured meat, is no longer a futuristic concept. Several companies have already received federal approval to sell lab-grown chicken and other lab-grown meat products in the United States.[i] These developments raise important questions, not only about whether these products are safe to consume, but also about how […]
Administrative LawFDAFeaturedPublic Health
November 11, 2025By Bar Sadeh
In September 2025, the European Union (“EU”) banned a key ingredient in gel nail polish, sparking headlines that gel manicures are now illegal in Europe.[i] Meanwhile, the product remains available on the market and in salons across the United States. Why the discrepancy? What does this reveal about each system’s approach to cosmetic safety? It […]
Administrative LawFDAFeaturedPharmaceuticalsPublic Health
October 24, 2025By Ciara Maytan
Ozempic is no longer just a prescription—it has become a cultural phenomenon. From Hollywood red carpets to TikTok feeds, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are hailed as “miracle” fixes for weight loss. Yet, behind the hype lies an uncomfortable truth: These drugs surged into widespread use quickly, and patients are now […]
March 3, 2025By Delaney Nix
Welcome to the United States (“U.S.”), one of the wealthiest nations in the world but far from the healthiest. With an astounding 40% of adults having obesity, the U.S. has the highest obesity rate among high-income countries and also leads the way in prevalence for diabetes and high plasma glucose levels.[i] One in five children […]
