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FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
Multiple current and laid-off FDA employees said the abrupt layoffs had resulted in delays and disruptions to the agency's ...
Ask a health professional: What does the FDA’s food dye phase-out mean for families?
New FDA regulations are changing what’s allowed in popular snacks and cereals. Here’s what families should know about ...
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FDA increases import enforcement on foods because of unapproved drugs, undeclared colors and more
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries.
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The US has approved CRISPR pigs for food
Globally, people get animal protein mostly from chickens, with pigs and cattle in second and third place. A 2023 report ...
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J&J secures FDA OK for immune drug touted as future blockbuster
The company has predicted that Imaavy — now approved for myasthenia gravis — could eventually earn more than $5 billion in ...
Imitation weight-loss drugs boosted Hims & Hers. Executives cashed in.
Hims & Hers launched a pharmacy-made weight-loss drug last year, taking advantage of an FDA rule allowing it to temporarily ...
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Will the FDA approve the first new drug to help people quit smoking in 20 years?
The drug cytisinicline could help expand options for quitting smoking, and if approved by the FDA, would be the first new ...
Active ingredient in weight loss drug Wegovy may help treat type of fatty liver disease: Study
The active ingredient in the popular weight loss drug Wegovy may help treat a type of fatty liver disease, according to a new ...
Psychedelic ‘wonder drug’ of the ‘60s can improve Parkinson’s symptoms for weeks: study
A groundbreaking new study has found that a popular drug can help relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It’s a fun one, ...
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Gets US Drug Regulator's "Breakthrough" Tag For Speech-Restoring Brain Device
Elon Musk's neurotechnology company Neuralink announced on Thursday (1 May) that it has received the US Food and Drug ...
US Justice Department unit for drug and food safety cases being disbanded
A Justice Department unit that handles criminal and civil enforcement of U.S. food and drug safety laws is being disbanded as ...