Meat consumption is on the rise globally, driven in part by Asia's growing middle class. As CNBC's Uptin Saiidi continues his three-week vegetarian diet in Hong Kong, how will he fare in a city which has one of the highest rates of meat consumption per capita in the world?
The Food and Drug Administration held its first hearing on the safety and regulation of CBD, or cannabidiol. Researchers, doctors and manufacturers all testified on the need for rules and regulations on the substance. CBD has gained a rush of new popularity in recent months, but little is known about the substance as research is still being conducted.
FDA officials hear from executives at CBD companies, advocacy groups and researchers during an all-day meeting. CNBC's Aditi Roy reports what that means for the CBD industry.
FDA officials are hearing from executives at CBD companies, advocacy groups and researchers during an all-day meeting. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the current landscape of CBD.
The opioid crisis is creating a backlash against the wealthy family behind OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.