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Vinay Prasad's Comeback To FDA Sparks Debate Over Regulatory Direction

In a stunning reversal, Dr. Vinay Prasad is returning to his role as director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), just days after his resignation.

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8 Personal Care Products That Are Banned in Other Countries

Personal care products are part of daily life. You use them to clean, moisturize, and protect your body. But not every product on store shelves is safe everywhere. Some countries have banned certain personal care products because of health risks. These bans might surprise you, especially if you use these…

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No clear answers on antidepressants in pregnancy

The US Food and Drug Administration recently convened a panel of experts to examine a sensitive and increasingly urgent question: should antidepressants be prescribed to women suffering from depression during pregnancy?

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Married couple whose home was bursting with truckloads of illegal sex pills sentenced

Eduard Yusupov and Diana Fuzailov sold sexual enhancement products online via their company Love Potion, Inc., claiming them to be made from natural ingredients

The Independent UK

Sarepta's Shocking Stand: Company Rejects FDA Request To Pull Gene Therapy Elevidys

The ground shook for Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT) last week as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), alarmed by a third patient death tied to its gene therapy platform, pulled a rare move: requesting a voluntary halt to Elevidys shipments. The company’s response? A resounding “no,” igniting a major…

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3-Parent Babies Born Healthy in the U.K.

The FDA blocked a similar successful treatment for mitochondrial disease a quarter of century ago.

Reason

US Authorizes Juul To Market Vaping Products

Juul Labs said Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration had officially authorized the e-cigarette maker to market its vaping system and refill capsules in the United States.

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Why Is Milestone Pharmaceuticals Stock Plunging On Friday?

Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:MIST) moved closer to potential FDA approval for its Cardamyst (etripamil) nasal spray, an investigational therapy for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the company’s response to prior issues.

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US Approves Gilead's Twice-yearly Injection To Prevent HIV

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences' twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV -- a move the company hailed as a major breakthrough in the fight against the sexually transmitted virus.

International Business Times

Diabetics at Risk: FDA Issues Highest-Level Recall on 2M Dexcom Devices Over 'Deadly Fault'

The FDA has recalled 2 million Dexcom glucose monitors due to a serious safety risk. Learn how diabetic patients should act immediately to protect their health.

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr. will ‘end the war’ against alternative medicine at the FDA, from stem cell therapy to chelation

“If you want to take an experimental drug … you ought to be able to do that," said RFK Jr.

Fortune

Cardiologists are begging you to never practice this mid-morning habit

Reaching for the caffeine can backfire for some people

The Independent UK

US grocery chain recalls baby food pouches due to possible lead contamination

There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

I wish I’d known about this freezer coin hack before — now I know if my food is safe to eat

Discover the coin hack that checks whether your freezer is keeping your food safe.

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Medical Daily

RFK Jr. Is Giving Families 'False Hope' By Claiming He'll Figure Out Cause of Autism by September, Former FDA Vaccine Head Warns

Dr. Peter Marks criticized RFK Jr. for giving what he called "false hope" to families by claiming that the cause of autism will be identified by September.

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Is Giving Families 'False Hope' By Claiming He'll Figure Out Cause of Autism by September, Former FDA Vaccine Head Warns

Dr. Peter Marks criticized RFK Jr. for giving what he called "false hope" to families by claiming that the cause of autism will be identified by September.

The Conversation

Animal tranquilizers found in illegal opioids may suppress the lifesaving medication naloxone − and cause more overdose deaths

The animal tranquilizers xylazine and medetomidine are in approximately one-third of the illegal opioids available in the U.S., including fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone. Animal tranquilizers enhance the user’s euphoric high from opioids, particularly in those who have developed a tolerance to the opioid. But adding the tranquilizers to these already…

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Further cat food recalled amid bird flu concerns with more cats falling ill

The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled a further four products

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Girl Scouts Asserts Cookies Are 'Trusted' After Joe Rogan Blasts the Treats as 'Toxic' Over Disputed Ingredients Report

The Girl Scouts responded accusations from Joe Rogan, alleging that cookies being sold by the youth organization contain toxic, harmful ingredients.

Fortune

RFK Jr. drinks raw milk—as do many others, spending up to $21 a gallon. What are the risks and benefits?

The dairy product has gotten lots of attention lately. Here's what we know about unpasteurized milk.

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3 Pharmaceutical Stocks Addressing Global Health Challenges

With the recent rise of diseases, pharmaceutical companies are pushing boundaries in medicine, from life-saving treatments to pioneering global healthcare solutions. Hence, investing in established pharmaceutical stocks, Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Merck & Co. (MRK) presents a compelling opportunity to capitalize for the long term. Read more.

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The US Food and Drug Administration said taking wrong dose of Clonazepam could result in ‘significant sedation, confusion, dizziness, diminished reflexes, ataxia, and hypotonia’

The Conversation

A common nasal decongestant lacks evidence but is still sold in the UK

For years, the drug phenylephrine has been a popular choice for relieving nasal congestion, however, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering removing oral phenylephrine medicines from pharmacy shelves. Recent FDA findings suggest it lacks effectiveness.

The Conversation

Eight conditions weight-loss jabs might be beneficial for

The weight-loss jab Wegovy made its debut on June 4 2021. It was the first new weight-loss drug to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration since 2014.

The Independent UK

The Apple AirPods update that could help millions who didn’t know they needed it

An Apple update has been welcomed by hearing experts

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