The Latest Breaking News from FDA

New "added sugar" law hits NYC chains

"Patients just do not realize how much sugar they're getting in their foods"

Salon · Nov 20, 2023

Rand Paul: Why Is the FDA Still Requiring Human or Animal Testing For New Drugs?

"The FDA's regulations related to animal testing no longer fully conform with applicable law," writes the Kentucky senator.

Reason · Nov 20, 2023

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cantaloupes: FDA Warns Not To Eat, Sell Recalled Fruit Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled the products linked to the outbreak and warned consumers not to eat, sell or serve them.

Medical Daily · Nov 20, 2023

The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Will Weight Loss Drugs be the Next Big Thing?

Several pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop obesity drugs and tap into a surge in consumer demand for the extremely profitable drugs. Sales of Eli Lilly’s (LLY ) diabetes drug Mounjaro, just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for obesity in the U.S., hit $1.41 billion in...

Barchart · Nov 17, 2023

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Billion-dollar climate disasters add up

Fossil fuels pollute to the tune of hundreds of billions in health care costs and swipe an average of two years of life expectancy from each of us, a reader from Los Angeles says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023

Indian manufacturer recalls eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning

The Indian manufacturer of more than a number of eyedrops subject to a U.S. safety warning has officially recalled the products

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Postpartum drug cost is "ridiculous"

Experts fear the hefty $16,000 cost will be yet another barrier to postpartum depression treatment

Salon · Nov 16, 2023

FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination put consumers on edge − a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness. More products were soon added to the…

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023