FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Senate panel questions Trump FDA nominee Heidi Overton on vaccines, abortion pill, agency morale
The agency, responsible for regulating and approving all drugs, treatments, and vaccines, has faced concerns that it has become too political.
Definium's LSD-based drug lowers anxiety in second successful late-stage study
Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds
Revolution Medicines gets FDA approval for targeted pancreatic cancer drug
This Alzheimer's drug was called a 'breakthrough,' so why did 3 people die?
Lecanemab was hailed by headlines as a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's. Now, with the death of a third patient, there are concerns about this medication.
US appeals court preserves limited approval of abortion pill
The appeals court declined to block portions of Kacsmaryk's order, effectively reinstating restrictions on the pill's distribution that had been lifted since 2016.
Plant milk is definitely milk, and now it's official
In recent years, plant-based milk has become very popular, which has angered cow milk producers who objected to producers of cashew, soy and other plant-based drinks calling these products milk.
US FDA proposes to ease sexual abstinence rule for blood donors
Gay and Bi men might not need to go without sex for a year to donate blood with future proposed policy
Reversing abortion drug's approval would harm public interest, US FDA says
The FDA commented on risks that would be posed by an abortion drug no longer being accessible.
Hershey sued over chocolate containing heavy metals
Lazazzaro, a resident of Nassau County, New York, sued Hershey two weeks after Consumer Reports unveiled the results of scientific testing of 28 dark chocolate bars for lead and cadmium.
FDA broke own rules in approving Biogen Alzheimer's drug - congress
The FDA's interactions with Biogen were "atypical" and did not follow the agency's documentation protocol, according to a staff report
Israeli startup Neteera’s patient monitoring sensor gets FDA approval
Neteera’s revolutionary platform uses AI alongside a unique and proprietary micro-motion sensor to observe patients without wires and medical equipment.
New Omicron vaccines proven safe and effective
The new boosters are suited to two COVID-19 strains of the Omicron virus variant that represents the vast majority of infections, according to the FDA.
Kentucky Fried Chicken seasoning's 'secret ingredient' causes social media outrage
MSG is a common savory flavor enhancer. It is found naturally in tomatoes and cheese. It is recognized as safe by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is not banned anywhere in Europe.
