FDA - Food and Drug Administration
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
The agency's announcement on Wednesday adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the US Midwest, including Michigan and four other states.
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
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.
Biden administration to allow new injection method for monkeypox vaccine
The United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency last week, in an effort to bolster the US response to contain the outbreak.
Have breast implants? Israeli study warns they cause autoimmune, mental problems
Lack of FDA supervision, data on side effects hidden by companies resulted in severe autoimmune and mental complications * Permission in 1960s to allow the technology was a “historical medical error”
Israeli company SoniVie receives FDA approval for innovative hypertension treatment
SoniVie’s treatment is called TIVUS – an innovative Ultrasound system that treats Hypertension patients with Renal Artery Denervation.
US, Canada investigate Hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries
"Consumption of imported fresh organic strawberries is the likely source of the outbreak," American and Canadian health agencies said.
US FDA clears Pfizer's COVID booster shot for young children
Children below the age of five are not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States.
