The Latest Breaking News from FDA

White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

FDA delays menthol ban following lobbying war - Roll Call

In a victory for the tobacco industry, the Biden administration is delaying a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

FDA is inspecting plant in Ecuador that made lead-tainted fruit pouches

U.S. health officials have launched an inspection of a plant in Ecuador that made the cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to dozens of cases of acute lead poisoning in U.S. children

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Chasing Weight Loss Dream, Many In US Seek Ozempic Alternatives

Like many Americans struggling to lose weight, Marissa Montanino felt compelled to try Ozempic or one of the other new so-called "wonder drugs" described as revolutionary in the fight against obesity.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023

FDA Approves Zepbound, the Latest Weight-Loss Drug: The Kiplinger Letter

Eli Lily’s Zepbound will undercut its rivals’ pricing but still costs over $1,000 a month.

Kiplinger · Nov 30, 2023

What works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much'

One common decongestant, phenylephrine, was found ineffective this fall. Doctors are skeptical about the rest of the over-the-counter cold cures lineup.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

FDA Warns Of Potentially Life-Threatening Reaction To Seizure Medications; Know Signs Of Severe Side-Effects

Antiseizure drugs levetiracetam and clobazam can cause a serious hypersensitivity reaction called drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), the FDA said.

Medical Daily · Nov 30, 2023

Philips Stock Slumps After New FDA Warning

Shares in Dutch medical device manufacturer Philips plunged Wednesday after the US Food and Drug Administration warned that its new machine to help patients sleep risked overheating.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023

3 Pharma Stocks on the Rise - It's Time to Buy Now

The pharma industry’s long-term solid outlook is driven by steady demand for drugs due to the rising frequency of chronic conditions and growing geriatric population coupled with rapid technological innovations. Hence, quality pharma stocks, CytomX Therapeutics (CTMX), Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON), and GSK (GSK), might be solid investments now for potential…

StockNews.com · Nov 28, 2023

Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Slip on Weakness in European Stocks

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.17%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.20%. Stock index futures this morning are under pressure on negative carryover from a decline in the Euro Stoxx 50 to a 1-week low. European stocks fell back...

Barchart · Nov 28, 2023