Health
FDA to investigate safety of toxic metals in tampons
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons.
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News tagged with fda
Attention deficit disorders
Amid shortages, U.S. allows expanded production of ADHD drug Vyvanse
The maker of the ADHD drug Vyvanse has been given approval by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to make more of the medication as a shortage of the critical drugs continues.
Sep 5, 2024
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Addiction
Buying smokes? Everyone under 30 now must show ID
A new, tougher rule on the sale of tobacco products will require retailers to check the IDs of any buyers under the age of 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.
Aug 30, 2024
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Diabetes
FDA clears first automated device to deliver insulin to people with type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the expanded use of an automated insulin pump system to include those with type 2 diabetes.
Aug 27, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
This year's new COVID shot has been approved by FDA
This year's newly formulated COVID vaccines are expected to start shipping in the next few days after the FDA on August 22 officially approved and authorized the new shots.
Aug 24, 2024
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Vaccination
New Covid vaccines out in US 'in the coming days'
US health authorities on Thursday approved updated versions of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines, with the companies saying the jabs will be available "in the coming days."
Aug 23, 2024
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Vaccination
This week could bring FDA approval of fall COVID-19 vaccines
Updated COVID-19 vaccines may receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week.
Aug 21, 2024
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Vaccination
FDA could OK fall COVID shots as early as this week
Updated shots you could use this fall to shield against COVID-19 infection may receive approval this week.
Aug 20, 2024
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Cardiology
The FDA calls them 'recalls,' yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use
In 2016, medical device giant Abbott issued a recall for its MitraClip cardiac device—"a Class I recall, the most serious type," the FDA said.
Aug 20, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA authorizes first at-home test for syphilis
As syphilis cases surge throughout the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first diagnostic at-home test to spot the bacterial disease.
Aug 16, 2024
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Food and Drug Administration (United States)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for regulating and supervising the safety of foods, dietary supplements, drugs, vaccines, biological medical products, blood products, medical devices, radiation-emitting devices, veterinary products, and cosmetics. The FDA also enforces section 361 of the Public Health Service Act and the associated regulations, including sanitation requirements on interstate travel as well as specific rules for control of disease on products ranging from pet turtles to semen donations for assisted reproductive medicine techniques.
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