FDA makes key decision on Zyn nicotine pouches
In a statement, the FDA said it has authorized the marketing and sale of Philip Morris International’s Zyn nicotine pouches.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
T he newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ...
FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray for depression as standalone treatment
Spravato is now the first-ever standalone therapy for treatment-resistant depression, and is on its way to becoming a ...
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Red 3 dye banned in US food and drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the commonly used food dye erythrosine, also known as Red 3, from food, ...
A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production
The deaths prompted policy changes announced Friday by the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration, which focus on ...
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Family seeks answers from FDA after 9-year-old son nearly dies from E. coli
The boy's family believes his sickness was caused by an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that affected 88 people ...
Atara extends losses after FDA clinical hold
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) stock slips as company faces an FDA clinical hold after rejection of lead candidate Ebvallo.
US FDA approves J&J's ketamine-based therapy to treat depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-based nasal spray Spravato, to treat adults with ...
Food companies want to confuse consumers. The FDA must push back.
Food companies criticize the science supporting front-of-package labeling, delay public consultation periods, push for their ...
Despite low obesity rate, Mass. has the third-highest increase in weight-loss drug prescriptions nationwide. Why?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent ...
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Three former FDA officials: Here’s what Trump and his nominees need to know
The FDA is the leading science-based consumer protection agency in the world. Three former senior officials write about what ...
Is red 40 safe? Here's what health experts want you to know
Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.