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US FDA expands use of Merck's cancer drug for adrenal gland tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it has approved the expanded use of Merck's cancer drug to treat two ...
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Former FDA head Robert Califf says RFK Jr.’s vaccine rhetoric is ‘doing harm’ to Americans
Ex-FDA chief Robert Califf about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — “My primary worry is not the FDA, my worry is the ...
FDA to review nutrients in baby formula: 3 things for parents to know
The FDA currently specifies 30 nutrients that must be included in infant formulas. There are minimum amounts for all 30 nutrients and maximum amounts for 10 nutrients, according to the agency. Among ...
FDA moves to ban widely used kids’ supplements over brain damage risk
The FDA has initiated the process of banning this kind of supplement for children due to fears that it is a neurotoxin.
US FDA approves AbbVie's drug for a type of lung cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AbbVie's drug to treat adults with a type of lung cancer who have received ...
FDA approves 3 new natural food colors. Here is what they are and how they can be used.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has granted three new color additive petitions to expand the ...
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FDA takes first step to remove fluoride tablets and drops for children from the market
The agency says ingestible fluoride is linked to various adverse health effects, but dental groups say it is 'essential' for ...
FDA: Premade Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Contamination
Fresh and Ready Foods LLC is recalling 86 different types of ready-to-eat sandwiches due to listeria concerns. Here is a list ...
Never approved children’s fluoride recalled by FDA but dentists push back
An ingestible fluoride prescription drug product for children was pulled from the market on Tuesday after the Food and Drug ...
FDA approves 3 natural dyes for use in food and beverages
Fermentalg sought approval for the additive for foods and beverages via a petition it submitted to the FDA in 2021 and has ...
OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation
High-ranking OpenAI employees have met with the FDA multiple times in recent weeks to discuss AI and a project called cderGPT ...
FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth
U.S. health officials are announcing an effort to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s ...