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.
Latest Philips Recall Classified by FDA As 'Most Serious Type of Recall'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that using the ventilator devices in the latest recall "may cause serious injuries or death."
Moderna Says Booster Likely Needed to Protect Against New COVID Strains
The threat of the Delta variant combined with people gathering indoors during winter was cited as reasons to get a third shot for increased immunity.
AstraZeneca to Seek Full FDA Approval for COVID Vaccine
The drugmaker is seeking a Biologics License Application from the FDA; this would allow its COVID-19 vaccine to be introduced in general use.
McCormick's Italian, Frank's RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning Recalled
The potential risk of salmonella contamination in the food seasoning items was highlighted by the FDA during routine testing.
Arkansas, Ohio Govs Hope FDA Full Vaccine Approval Will Raise Inoculations
"My concern is that...some people are not being vaccinated who would be vaccinated and those people are going to die," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said.
Why Do Some Pills Have a Get-Out-of-Regulation-Free Card?
The medical community's safety concerns end when it comes to pills that cause abortion.
Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall, All the Products Affected
The recall was issued after low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer, were detected in samples of sunscreen products from Neutrogena and Aveeno.
FDA Could Make Decision on COVID-19 Vaccine for 6-Month-Olds by End of Year
Data on the safety of a COVID-19 vaccine on children is expected to be available within months, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
FDA Asks for Investigation Into Link Between Aduhelm Maker, Drug Reviewers
The costly Alzheimer's drug was approved in June despite recommendations from the agency's outside experts.
Medical Company to Pay $22M Over Misbranded Surgical Gowns
The company claimed that its gowns provided the highest level of protection against infectious diseases in high-risk medical settings. But the claim was false.
Aduhelm, the $56K a Year Alzheimer's Drug, Gets Revision to Drug Label
"It was pretty troubling that the previous label was so broad and included groups of patients in whom the drug had never been tested," one doctor said.
Poppers Explained As FDA Reports Spike in Hospitalizations and Deaths
The drugs can increase sex drive, but are known to cause brain death and cardiac arrest.
US Army Could Require COVID Vaccinations of All Soldiers by September
About 70 percent of the Army's personnel has already voluntarily received at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccines as of the end of June.
Dole Issues Recall for Blueberry Products Due to Possible Contamination
The limited recall affects several blueberry products sold in four U.S. states and two Canadian provinces.
Whole Foods, Safeway and Other Stores Recall Shrimp for Salmonella
The CDC says six people have been sick with the contamination so far. There have been two hospitalizations and zero deaths.
Delta Variant Surge in States With Low Vaccine Rates, Says Ex-FDA Chief
The CDC's director recently stated she anticipated the Delta variant of COVID-19 would become the predominant variant in the U.S.
Relaxing FDA Restrictions on Abortion Pills Was a Mistake
The administration's support of mail-order abortion reflects a commitment to political priorities, not the safety and well being of women.
E-Trade Blocks Customers From Buying Enochian Stock After Drug Announcement
Shares of the biotech's stock more than doubled in value following the announcement and were up 130 percent Monday morning.
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?
