This image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023 shows packaging for the company’s Wegovy medication. The popular weight-loss drug can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, the Food and Drug
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The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon due to possibly containing lead
This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 shows cinnamon products sold in U.S. discount stores which contain elevated levels of lead. U.S. Food and Drug Administration via AP hide caption toggle caption U.S. Food and Drug Administration via AP This
FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts
About 4.6 million adults in the U.S. have a peanut allergy, according to a study published by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2021. Patrick Sison/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Sison/AP About 4.6 million adults in the U.S. have a peanut allergy, according to a study published
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma
Amtagvi is the first cell therapy for solid tumors approved by the FDA. Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. hide caption toggle caption Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. Amtagvi is the first cell therapy for solid tumors approved by the FDA. Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel type of
FDA move to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners called too little, too late
Rep. Shontel Brown, a Democrat from Ohio, is calling on the FDA to do further investigations into hair straightening products that contain chemicals flagged for health risks. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Rep. Shontel Brown, a Democrat
FDA approves Florida's plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada
The Food And Drug Administration has given its OK to Florida’s plan to import some prescription drugs from Canada. Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images The Food And Drug Administration has given its OK to Florida’s plan to import some prescription drugs from Canada. Sarah Silbiger/Getty
FDA says watch out for fake Ozempic, a diabetes drug used by many for weight loss
This photo combo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows an authentic Ozempic needle (left) and a counterfeit needle (right). The FDA said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss, that had been distributed through legitimate drug supply
The FDA is investigating whether lead in applesauce pouches was deliberately added
This image provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows three recalled applesauce products: WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches, Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack, and Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. FDA via AP hide caption toggle caption FDA via AP This image provided by the U.S. Food
Up First briefing: Trump won't testify; FDA approves landmark gene-editing treatment
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Former President Donald Trump announced yesterday he won’t testify for a second time
FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness
“I’m ecstatic. It’s a blessing that they approved this therapy,” said Victoria Gray, the first person in the U.S. to undergo CRISPR gene-editing for sickle cell, of the Food and Drug Administration’s decision. Orlando Gili hide caption toggle caption Orlando Gili “I’m ecstatic. It’s a blessing that they approved this