FDA approves another abortion pill, sparks conservative backlash
The FDA approved the original version of mifepristone in 2000 and gradually eased access over time. …
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Infant formula is under health review in the U.S. What parents should know
The effort launched by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., dubbed “Operation Stork Speed,” is the first deep look at the ingredients in formula since 1998. …
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Some acne products recalled in U.S. due to benzene, ‘no impact’ in Canada
The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, though it stressed consumers faced little risk. …
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FDA cancels meeting on selecting strains for next season’s flu shot
A meeting of a committee which advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on vaccine policy has been canceled, a committee member told Reuters. …
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Ozempic, Wegovy shortages are resolved in the U.S.: FDA
The drugmaker Novo Nordisk can meet present and future demand in the U.S. for its drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. …
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The FDA wants these cold medicines off the shelves. Should Canada follow?
The FDA has proposed removing phenylephrine, a common ingredient in decongestants, due to its ineffectiveness, which may prompt Canada to review its approval of the drug. …
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FDA launches probe after study finds trace toxic metals in tampon brands
The U.S. FDA has launched an investigation into the safety of tampons following a study that found trace amounts of toxic metals, such as arsenic and lead, in various brands. …
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Republicans Faux Pas Legalization of Cannabis Has 22 AGs Up in Arms
Last Updated on March 30, 2024 A group of 22 state attorneys generals is demanding Congress to look upon “the glaring vagueness” leading to legal cannabis being sold OTC, online or through vending machines, reported The Hill. Republicans, with the tremendous faux pas, allowed the legalization of hemp production in the 2018 omnibus Farm Bill, which […]
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Brain Swelling, Vision Loss are Among Puberty Blocker Side Effects, FDA Admits
ADVERTISEMENT Last Updated on July 30, 2022 The FDA is admitting that puberty blockers hurt kids and can cause brain swelling and vision loss after identifying multiple young children who developed the symptoms while taking the drugs. The announcement comes as the Biden Administration continues to endorse the use of puberty blockers in children, and […]
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