FDA Approves Use of Genetically Modified Pigs For the First Time

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.16.2020 10:00 AM

In a scientific milestone, the US Food and Drugs Administration has approved the use of genetically modified pigs for the production of food and medicine.

COVID-19 Vaccines Are On Its Way to the US: Here's What You Need To Know

12.14.2020 06:00 AM

The US FDA has finally issued emergency authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed in the country. Here are the important things that you should know.

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of COVID-19 Vaccine in the US

12.12.2020 02:38 AM

The FDA approved the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine that Pfizer and BioNTech produced. Federal officials finally approved the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine that Pfizer and BioNTech produced in a breakthrough decision that commits to drastically alter the fight against COVID-19 in the United States.

Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended by FDA Advisory Committee

12.10.2020 20:07 PM

On Thursday, the FDA Vaccines Committee recommended the approval for the emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, which would generate a massive distribution initiative.

Not-So-Sweet Effects of Stevia to One’s Health

12.09.2020 17:00 PM

A study showed that consumption of stevia might lead to gut health issues by upsetting the beneficial bacteria's balance.

FDA OKs 1st Fully Transparent Surgical Mask; Here's How ClearMask Can Help Deaf People

11.22.2020 11:00 AM

A company claims that its face mask is the first transparent one that received FDA-approval. If this is true, it can help deaf and other people with disabilities.

Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Might Not Reach Local Pharmacies Due to Super-Cooling Concerns

11.10.2020 07:30 AM

The ultra-cold storage might prove to be the vaccine's biggest hurdle yet. Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE face another dynamic problem as they are heading towards making safe and efficient COVID-19 vaccines.

FDA Warns Against Potential Mercury Exposure from Dental Amalgams

09.25.2020 22:53 PM

The FDA sets new guidelines of the use of dental amalgams, warning a certain high-risk group of potential adverse effects of exposure to mercury. Several European countries have already banned the use of mercury-based dental fillings.

Moderna, Pfizer Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints

09.18.2020 08:00 AM

American drug companies Moderna and Pfizer have disclosed its secret blueprints in their respective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine trials in a move to gain the confidence of the clamoring public and scientific communities.

US Senate Passes Sustainable Chemistry Legislation

08.03.2020 08:30 AM

The United States Senate has passed a new bill that will promote and support sustainable chemistry technology for the benefit of the economy, the environment, and human health.

Salmonella Outbreak in 34 States Linked to Onions From Thomson International

08.01.2020 07:30 AM

The United States is facing one of the worst Salmonella outbreaks this year, and it is reportedly from onions and poultry. Cases in Canada have also been linked to the same onion supplier in the United States.

The FDA Updates Their List to 75 Harmful Sanitizers

07.21.2020 10:21 AM

75 hand sanitizer brands make up the FDA's list for consumers to avoid methanol poisoning. The FDA continues to investigate hand sanitizer production and monitor which brands contain toxic chemicals.

The FDA Sets Guidelines for Approving Coronavirus Vaccines

07.01.2020 06:36 AM

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

06.17.2020 06:21 AM

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

04.30.2020 05:08 AM

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!

09.26.2019 09:07 AM

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

06.08.2019 08:20 AM

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

06.03.2019 00:11 AM

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

04.21.2019 19:32 PM

Bananas may not be as healthy as you think. Bananas may seem like the perfect snack food. They are convenient in their own little single serving, ready-to-eat form and are rather delicious.

FDA Approves Medical Device to Treat ADHD in Children

04.20.2019 14:19 PM

The device sends electrical pulses to the parts of the brain responsible for ADHD symptoms. The first medical device to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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

04.15.2019 10:30 AM

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