The FDA Sets Guidelines for Approving Coronavirus Vaccines

Medicine & Technology Jul 01, 2020

As companies selected in the Operation Warp Speed program race in developing a coronavirus vaccine, the FDA released basic guidelines the ensure that it is clinically safe.

First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

Jun 17, 2020

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

Remdesivir: No Timeline Yet As To When FDA Will Approve Its Use Despite Succes on Gilead's Phase 3 Trial

Apr 30, 2020

Fauci Praised Results of One Study As Proof That Remdisivir is a Drug that Can Block Coronavirus, Will FDA Approve Of Its Use on Hospitals?

Losartan Potassium Tablets Being Recalled -- Again!

Sep 26, 2019

Another recall on Losartan has been announced due to the reported carcinogenic substances contained in the blood pressure medication.

FDA: Some Brain, Energy, and Weight Loss Supplements Linked to Pregnancy Complications

Jun 08, 2019

A widely available dietary supplement ingredient may cause problems with fetal development or even miscarriages if these supplements for use during pregnancy.

Ben & Jerry’s is Looking at Cannabis-infused Ice Cream, They’re Just Waiting for FDA Approval

Jun 03, 2019

The ice cream manufacturer is urging fans to stand for legalizing CBD and promises that it would release a CBD-infused ice cream once the FDA approves it.

Why Bananas Should Not Be a Part of Your Daily Diet

Apr 21, 2019

Bananas may not be as healthy as you think.

FDA Approves Medical Device to Treat ADHD in Children

Apr 20, 2019

The device sends electrical pulses to the parts of the brain responsible for ADHD symptoms.

FDA Sugar Labeling Policy Potentially a Cost-Effective Way to Generate Important Health Gains

Apr 15, 2019

The mandatory added sugar policy for packaged foods and beverages is set to take effect between 2020 and 2021

Smoking Marijuana vs. Smoking Tobacco: Which is More Harmful?

Apr 08, 2019

The debate rages on.

E-Cigarettes Could Be Linked to Seizures

Apr 04, 2019

Vaping may cause nicotine poisoning.

FDA proposes new fluoride standard for bottled water, but some say it's still too high

Apr 03, 2019

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing a lower concentration level standard for fluoride in bottled water, yet some scientists and environmental groups believe that the proposed limit is still too high and poses a danger to human health.

FDA finds breast implants cause rare form of cancer

Mar 27, 2019

The panel said it was too soon to pull the implants from the market, but says it will make a recommendation Tuesday.

FDA approves a nasal spray as a new antidepressant drug

Mar 09, 2019

The nasal-spray antidepressant called Esketamine was approved by the FDA, but it will be under strict monitoring and distribution.

FDA Is Preparing To Develop New Rules To Decrease Nicotine Levels In Cigarettes: An Effort To Curb Addiction

Aug 01, 2017

The FDA intends to write new regulations to reduce the nicotine levels in the cigarettes and to curb the addiction.