FDA - Food and Drug Administration

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

The agency's announcement on Wednesday adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the US Midwest, including Michigan and four other states.

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo, a syringe and a vial are seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025.
Lettuce is displayed for sale at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive

 Pills on health form

Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings

Flu shot

FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era


What to do when the (sperm) bank is overcrowded and underused

Israel is a special case in which sperm banks are vital because of the high demand for having offspring.

 Sperm tubes are placed in bank to store genetic code, reproduction clones.

MDMA may be an effective treatment for PTSD, but it's not a one-stop solution - opinion

The FDA's recent decision to reject MDMA for treating PTSD highlights the ongoing struggle for effective trauma therapies. find out how research at Metiv is pushing boundaries of trauma treatment.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease

The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.

An illustration of a radiologist analyzing a head CT scan

Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says

6-methyl nicotine in vapes, potentially more addictive than traditional nicotine, is unregulated by the FDA, prompting concerns and calls for regulation due to unknown health risks.

 A man poses for a picture, as he vapes at home in La Paz, Bolivia, February 2, 2019. Uploaded on 29/5/2024

FDA approves the first fully autonomous AI for portable diabetic retinopathy screening

AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI, AEYE-DS, enables autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld cameras, revolutionizing eye care accessibility and outcomes.

 Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020

Israel’s Immunai could be the secret weapon to faster drug approvals

American-Israeli company announces latest success story with AstraZeneca.

 Noam Solomon speaks at the Jerusalem Post's Global Investment Forum in June 2021

Imagindairy gets FDA approval to introduce animal-free dairy proteins to US market

The company’s animal-free dairy proteins replicate the taste, texture, functionality, and nutritional value of traditional cow's dairy proteins.

 Imagindairy's lactose-free, hormone-free, cow-free milk

FDA greenlights new obesity treatment

Preliminary studies have shown Eli Lilly's injection's ability to reduce body weight by up to 26%. The drug is already approved in Israel for diabetes.


Blood tests needed for widespread Alzheimer’s diagnosis on the way

Blood testing is initially likely to be used to rule out Alzheimer’s, with positive results signaling the need for more advanced diagnostics.

 Test for patients suffering from Alzheimer.

Brooklyn kosher ice cream chain recalls all of its frozen desserts due to listeria fears

The recall also applies to Ice Cream House frozen products sold in grocery stores.

Ice cream cone (illustrative)