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FDA screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead after reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
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Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says
U.S. health inspectors found a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems at an Indian plant that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S.
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FDA proposes ban on food additive found in fruity sports drinks and sodas
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed banning the use of brominated vegetable oil, a food ingredient once widely used in popular drinks like Gatorade and Mountain Dew that has been slowly phased out due to its link to potential health risks, including damage to the liver, heart and brain.
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FDA warns consumers to stop using 26 eye drop products sold at CVS, Target and Rite Aid
The FDA is warning consumers to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products due to the “potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness.”
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Novavax updated Covid vaccine wins FDA, CDC backing, paving way to reach Americans within days
Health officials see Novavax’s protein-based vaccine as a valuable alternative for people who don’t want to take messenger RNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna.
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After US approval, Japan approves Leqembi, its first Alzheimer's drug
Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies.
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FDA skeptical of experimental ALS treatment pushed by patient advocates
NurOwn, a stem cell therapy, is at the center of a yearslong lobbying campaign by patients seeking access to experimental medicines. FDA regulators say the treatment hasn’t been shown to work.
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FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research
The move came as a surprise: In May, an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend approval of the drug for children and adults.
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How to read a Nutrition Facts label
These labels are found on most pre-packaged food items in the United States. They’re loaded with important information that can be difficult to decipher. Here’s how to read one of these labels.
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FDA panel says this popular over-the-counter decongestant doesn't actually work
If the FDA follows through on the panel’s recommendations, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer and other drugmakers could be required to pull their oral medications containing phenylephrine from store shelves.
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CDC recommends updated Covid shot for everyone ages 6 months and up
A panel of CDC advisers voted Tuesday to recommend updated Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus booster shots for everyone ages 6 months and up.
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FDA expected to greenlight COVID booster as cases rise
The FDA is expected to greenlight new COVID boosters as early as this Friday. NBC news reports the booster is designed to take aim at the new subvariant as cases are on the rise. NBC10’s Johnny Archer reports.
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Everything you need to know about Narcan
Narcan is an easy-to-use nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. Here’s what you need to know about this life-saving drug.
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3 baby formula companies receive FDA warning letter for failing to ensure safe manufacturing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to three baby formula manufacturers after finding they violated quality-control practices.
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FDA warns against using these 2 eye drop products due to serious health risk
The FDA advised people to not buy Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops-Eye Repair drops.
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Some insurers won't cover new Alzheimer's treatment shown to slow decline
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients.
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Red Cross launches new blood donation guidelines
Under the new policy, all potential donor will answer the same eligibility question regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
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The first pill to treat postpartum depression has been approved by US health officials
Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year.
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FDA warns some Tydemy birth control pills may not be effective, could result in unexpected pregnancy
The pills tested low for ascorbic acid, which could reduce their effectiveness and result in unwanted pregnancy, the FDA said.
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What is aspartame and are there risks associated with it?
The artificial sweetener is common in diet sodas and other low-calorie sweet foods.