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FDA Proposes Ban On Common Food Additive
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to get rid of a food additive used in Gatorade and Mountain Dew.
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Consumer Reports finds more lead and cadmium in chocolate, urges change at Hershey
Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it had found “concerning” levels of lead and cadmium in a third of various chocolate products it tested recently.
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FDA Updates Ozempic, Other Drugs’ Warning Labels, Adding ‘Blocked Intestines’ As Possible Side Effect
The diabetic treatment Ozempic, which has gained popularity for not only diabetes but weight loss too, now lists clogged intestines as a side effect on the label.
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FDA Panel: Decongestants In Allergy Medicines Are Ineffective
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel announced that phenylephrine, an ingredient found in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications, is completely ineffective.
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Daily Feed 9/11/23
The Biden Admin. Approve $6 billion to Iran on 9/11, while the FDA approves new boosters and Trump tries to remove Judge Chutkan.
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FDA Approves New COVID-19 Boosters
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer and Moderna on Monday.
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Abortion Pill Will Remain On Market But With Restrictions, Appeals Court Rules
A U.S. Appeals court ruled on Wednesday that access to the abortion pill mifepristone will be restricted.
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FDA Approves Second OTC Drug Meant To Combat Opioid Overdoses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the prescription-free sale of an opioid overdose reversal drug that is manufactured by Harm Reduction Therapeutics.
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New Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Early Stages Of Disease
A new study revealed that Lilly Biotechnology Center’s Alzheimer’s drug slowed the disease by as much as 22% to 35%, compared to a separate placebo study.