FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds
GentaGel’s biodegradable treatment releases antibiotics directly at infection sites for up to 60 days; the company is pursuing further trials and an FDA regulatory pathway.
Revolution Medicines gets FDA approval for targeted pancreatic cancer drug
What do we know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US? - explainer
Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole over salmonella risk, weeks after cyclosporiasis concerns
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.
Eating fish while pregnant: Beneficial or detrimental? - study
Study authors concluded that "government recommendations should be reviewed to emphasize the beneficial value of fish consumption during pregnancy."
Pfizer, Moderna's COVID-19 Omicron vaccine boosters approved by US FDA
Pfizer said it has some doses ready to ship immediately and can deliver up to 15 million doses by September 9.
