The black market for counterfeit weight loss drugs is growing as demand for FDA-approved medications increases, putting millions of Americans at risk of serious health problems.
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FDA Wants Limits on Tobacco Nicotine Levels
The FDA proposes a rule to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products, aiming to make it less addictive and easier for smokers to quit.
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The Ban of Red Dye No. 3: A Victory for Public Health and Consumer Protection
The FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic red food dye, from all food, drinks, and medications due to cancer risks observed in lab animals, following decades of controversy and resistance from the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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FDA’s plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too
The FDA is considering a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, in response to rising concerns about the health effects of the chemicals.
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FDA’s plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too late
The FDA is considering a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, in response to rising concerns about the health effects of the chemicals.
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FDA approves groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, affects around 100,000 individuals in the United States and is predominant among African Americans.
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines amid rising cases and hospitalizations
‘COVID-19 remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. and poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations, particularly as we enter peak respiratory virus season.’
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Curious about botox? Here’s everything you need to know
If you’re curious about the procedure, here’s everything you need to know before reaching out to doctors for treatment.
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Feds OK over-the-counter sale of overdose-reversing drug
The FDA said its action paves the way for the lifesaving medication to be sold directly in places beyond pharmacies, such as grocery stores and gas stations, as well as online.
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New funding targets opioid prevention, treatment in communities of color
On February 24, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced it is awarding $5.7 million in grants to 12 organizations to help fight the opioid crisis.
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Communities of color hardest hit by opioid epidemic
On February 24, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced it is awarding $5.7 million in grants to 12 organizations to help fight the opioid crisis.
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Experiencing hair loss? Don’t panic!
Hair loss can be a devastating experience. Fortunately, for alopecia areata there is a tremendous new and effective treatment.
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FDA authorizes second COVID-19 booster shot for people over 50
The authorization is for individuals 50 and older, which health officials said would provide extra protection for the most vulnerable population if infections spike again.
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CDC director overrides advisory panel, joins FDA in recommending Pfizer booster for 65+, high-risk
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky overrode the CDC advisory committee, providing the go-ahead for all groups listed under the FDA’s emergency use authorizations—including those with increased job-site risk.
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FDA panel recommends limiting Pfizer booster shots to Americans 65 and older, high risk
The key scientific advisory council of the FDA has voted to deny use of a booster shot of Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine to the general public for the time being.
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FDA grants full approval to Pfizer vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has become the first vaccine to be approved by the FDA.
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FDA authorizes emergency use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents 12 to 15
‘I am so excited to get our kids back to all the things they love this summer — camps, sports, activities, vacations, and more.’
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CDC, FDA lift pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine in U.S.
‘This announcement is good news for Minnesotans and underscores the importance that is placed on vaccine safety.’
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How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines? 4 questions answered
The FDA found the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be safe and effective and it is expected to grant emergency use authorization in the coming days.
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NEON awarded $10K grant to address unemployment disparities
Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first device to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.