Cancer Concerns: FDA Eyes Indian Spices Over Alleged Pesticide Use
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority has stepped in to evaluate the quality standards of MDH and Everest in light of the regulatory actions taken in Hong Kong and Singapore.…
U.S. FDA Greenlights Pfizer’s Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B
FDA approved Pfizer’s gene therapy targeting hemophilia B, marking a significant stride in the treatment of this rare bleeding disorder. In a groundbreaking move on Friday, the United States Food…
Chatbots for Depression: Effective Relief or Empty Promises?
Unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to their non-diagnostic, non-treatment claims, these apps navigate a gray area in mental health support. In the bustling landscape of mental…
Hope On The Horizon with FDA-Approved Frostbite Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the nation’s inaugural medication designed specifically for combating severe frostbite. In the realm of severe frostbite treatment, a new beacon of…
FDA Approval of Omalizumab Marks Milestone in Food Allergy Treatment
Omalizumab has been greenlit for the reduction of allergic reactions, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, stemming from accidental exposure to various food allergens. The Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of…
Urgent Need for Novel Antifungal Drugs Amid Growing Global Health Threat
The Food and Drug Administration’s denial of a new antifungal drug application underscores the escalating urgency of combating fungal infections. In a critical juncture for public health, the Food and…
From Pills to Policy: Majority Crave Insurance Coverage For Weight Loss
A recent poll on Healthy Aging revealed that a significant majority of US adults aged 50-80 believe that health insurance should cover prescription weight-loss drugs approved by FDA. A recent…
FDA Issues Warning On Dangers of Unauthorized Fat Dissolving Injections
The FDA’s warning comes after receiving reports of consumers experiencing serious side effects following the use of these unapproved fat-dissolving injections. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised concerns…
Medical Miracles Beyond Scale: 2023’s Top Health Breakthroughs
The year 2023 witnessed significant breakthroughs in medical science, extending beyond the realm of weight-loss drugs. The year 2023 witnessed significant breakthroughs in medical science, extending beyond the realm of…
FDA To Consider More Studies Of Vertex/CRISPR Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
U.S. FDA’s team of reviewers has requested that the regulatory advisory panel assess the requirement for additional studies on the sickle cell disease gene therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and…
FDA Plans To Ban Hair Straightening Chemicals Linked To Health Risks
FDA is preparing to propose a ban on specific hair-straightening products, including chemical relaxers and pressing agents, due to their potential health risks. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is…
FDA Requests Further Research On Nasal Spray For Severe Allergies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen not to grant approval for a nasal spray designed to address severe allergic reactions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…