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US FDA Investigates Third Death After Treatment With Sarepta's Gene Therapy Elevidys
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it was investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy who ...
Lawmakers press FDA to target knockoff weight-loss drug
Dozens of lawmakers are urging US health regulators to crack down on the booming market for knockoff weight-loss drugs amid ...
100 days into the job, FDA head talks to CNN about agency goals— and Coke’s switch to sugar
Marty Makary says the FDA will plow ahead with big plans on ultra processed foods, dietary guidelines, and expedited drug and ...
FDA probes death of patient on Sarepta's Elevidys, partner Roche says death unrelated to therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it was investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy who received ...
Ritz Update: FDA Issues Risk Warning Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Some Cracker Sandwiches
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts "may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming ...
US FDA says J&J's unit issues correction related to surgical stapler
The U.S. drug regulator said on Friday a unit of Johnson & Johnson issued a correction for certain lots of a part related to ...
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FDA chief talks staffing, abortion drug and tobacco
The FDA is still on track to meet its user fee targets despite a higher-than-normal vacancy rate among scientific reviewers.
Do fluoride supplements harm children? FDA panel discussion turns into heated debate
An FDA panel meeting featured a heated dialogue over whether fluoride supplements could pose health risks to children. Here's ...
Prescription fluoride faces FDA scrutiny despite widespread support from providers and the public
The US Food and Drug Administration appears poised to continue with a plan to ban prescription fluoride supplements at a time ...
FDA closes investigation into deadly listeria outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration has closed an investigation into a listeria outbreak that killed one person and sickened 10 ...
FDA head warns of illegal vaping products from China
An influx of illegal vapes that are appealing to children has been making its way into the U.S. from China, the head of the ...