FDA
The latest on the Food and Drug Administration (or FDA). Founded in 1906, the federal agency operates under the Department of Health and Human Services. Headquartered in White Oak, Maryland, the agency is responsible for the public health in regards to food and drug safety.
Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Selling 'Steroid-like Drugs' as 'Supplements'
"Undermining the FDA drug approval process puts consumers at risk, especially when those drugs contain ingredients that can cause harm," an FDA lawyer said.
68-Year-Old Woman Accused of Peddling Fake COVID Cure Despite Warnings
A business owner in North Carolina was arrested on accusations of peddling an unapproved drug and claiming it to be a COVID-19 cure after receiving multiple warnings from the FDA to stop selling it.
Alzheimer's Drug Thought to Cost Up to $50K for 1 Year Approved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in 20 years on Monday, though experts are skeptical of its effectiveness.
FDA Approves Tembexa to Fight Smallpox Virus if Weaponized as Long Feared
The variola virus, which causes smallpox, is still being kept in two labs—one in Atlanta and the other in Russia.
Danish Company Secures FDA Drug Approval To Treat Diabetes, Weight Loss
The FDA approved of new drug, Wegovy, to be sold in the U.S. and marketed for weight loss. The drug has been modified from Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug semaglutide.
Hand Sanitizers Recalled Over Risk of Methanol Poisoning
Large quantities of methanol exposure can result in a coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system or death.
Thyroid Pills From Acella Pharmaceuticals Get Major Recall, Lack of Potency
Patients who take these tablets for underactive thyroids will not get the full potency, or less than the 90 percent on its label, the FDA says.
Why Joe Biden Is Banning Menthol Cigarettes
About 18.6 million Americans smoke menthol cigarettes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CDC, FDA Say Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Safe to Use Despite 15 Blood Clots
There were 15 reported blood clots and one death from the single-dose vaccine, which made the federal government pause the vaccine to begin with.
Gummy Vitamins Recall: Vitafusion Products Pulled for Having Metal Mesh
The company voluntarily issued the recall after reports indicated metallic material may be present in some products
Facility That Ruined 15M J&J Vaccine Doses Found to Be 'Unsanitary'
The FDA released a report on Wednesday detailing troubling conditions at Baltimore's Emergent plant.
Guide to Cannabinoids: The Differences Between CBD, CBG, CBN and THC
Each compound of the cannbis plant is said to have its own effects. Which is right for you?
J&J, AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine Blood Clot Links May Be Tied to Their Design
Six cases of rare blood clots have been reported in individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S., though a causal link has yet to be confirmed.
Symptoms of Rare Blood Clot Disorder Explained As 7.2m J&J Vaccines Given
The vaccine's rollout has been paused in the U.S. as the CDC and FDA review six cases of rare blood clots.
What to Do if You Have an Appointment for the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Those who have already made appointments for the J&J vaccine should consider rescheduling options that may be available to them.
Howard Dean Says FDA 'Went Too Far' in Pausing Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
"If there were a clinical trial of this size with this data, the drug would be licensed with appropriate warning," the former Vermont governor stated Tuesday.
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Explained As J&J COVID Vaccine Paused
Johns Hopkins Medicine says the blood clot condition, also known as CVST, is a rare type of stroke that typically affects about 5 in 1 million people every year.
Johnson & Johnson Blood Clot Risk Is Less Than 1 in a Million
The CDC and FDA have recommended a pause on the vaccine "out of an abundance of caution."
Nate Silver: Pulling Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Will 'Get People Killed'
"These people don't understand cost-benefit analysis. They keep making mistakes by orders of magnitude," Silver argued against the immediate halt of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S. on Tuesday.
10 Drinks to Replace Your Morning Coffee That Will Help You Stay Awake
Black tea, herbal teas and hot cacao are some alternative morning drinks to have in place of coffee.
21 Hand Sanitizers Found to Have High Levels of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
A head of an independent lab called on the FDA for better guidance, and said "it is of utmost importance that consumers have access to products that are safe and not contaminated."
Sabra Hummus Recalled Over Salmonella Risk: How to Check If You're Affected
The voluntary recall affects about 2,100 cases of its 10-ounce Classic Hummus, which was distributed across16 states. So far, there have been no reported cases of illness related to the recall, but here's how to check if you've been affected.
How to Watch Dr. Fauci Testify Before Congress on COVID Response, Vaccines
Biden administration health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are due to testify in the U.S. House of Representatives about vaccination efforts on Wednesday.
30 Million AstraZeneca Vaccine Doses Sit in Ohio, Waiting on FDA Approval
The U.S. continues to hold onto millions of doses of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine to ensure "maximal flexibility" in vaccinating the American population. But some countries are begging for the doses to be moved abroad as the company awaits FDA approval.
What You Need to Know About the AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine
Use of AstraZeneca's vaccine was paused by the Danish Health Authority as a precaution this week after reports about blood clots in people who received the vaccine, including one fatal case.
Johnson & Johnson's Talc Lawsuits Are Fueling Skepticism of Its Vaccine
The company has previously been sued by more than 15,000 plaintiffs who allege that some of its baby powder product contained asbestos and caused ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Efficacy, Side Effects and Availability
The single-shot vaccine is highly effective at preventing severe disease, according to data from a global trial involving around 44,000 people.
Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Could Bring Herd Immunity by These Dates
The company estimates that it will have 100 million doses ready by June. Pfizer and Moderna have promised 600 million by July.
How to Get a Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID Test Kit
The FDA-authorized kit provides results faster than widely used PCR tests.
FDA Approves Fourth At-Home COVID Test for Emergency Use
The Quidel Quick-Vue At-Home COVID-19 Test "will provide patients with results within 10 minutes," according to the company behind it.
