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FDA approves shot that protects dogs from fleas and ticks for 8-12 months
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bravecto Quantum, a new shot that protects dogs six months or older ...
Physical Therapist Dies Inside Hyperbaric Chamber After It Catches Fire
Emergency personnel found the 43-year-old physical therapist dead inside the chamber at his Arizona health clinic, which ...
Senate panel clears FDA appropriations
Presented by Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services{beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Senate panel clears ...
US FDA declines to approve Ultragenyx's gene therapy for rare inherited disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's experimental gene therapy to treat ...
FDA to consider drug affordability when granting new vouchers to speed up approvals, Makary says
It is unclear how the Trump administration will consider affordability when reviewing a drug, as prices are usually ...
FDA Issues Risk Warning for Sunscreen Recall in Multiple States
Class II recalls from the FDA indicate a potential risk to consumer safety where use or exposure to the product may cause ...
FDA Commissioner: ‘We want to focus on food’
“We want to focus on food. People forget that the ‘F’ in FDA stands for food,” Makary said. Makary noted that the processed ...
‘A national movement’: More than a dozen states consider laws around menopause care and training for doctors
A wave of menopause-related legislation has been introduced across the United States this year, leading to possible shifts in ...
Commentary: Cheap drugs from Canada can’t make America healthy
Florida’s importation program hasn’t brought in a single Canadian drug. It’s not cost-effective and it could be dangerous.
Opinion
FDA Commissioner: 100 Days of Change—Modernizing the FDA for a Healthier America | Opinion
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can maintain its high bar for safety and efficacy, and also cut the waste and unnecessary delays in the regulatory process.
FDA publishes full texts of response letters to drug applications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published more than 200 complete response letters, or decision letters, sent as ...
The #1 Food to Eat When You're Dehydrated, According to Dietitians
Foods rich in electrolytes, such as salted peanuts, can help your body retain and utilize water effectively. Salted peanuts stand out as a cost-effective, portable snack that provides protein, healthy ...