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FDA Delays Decision on New Alzheimer’s Drug

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Instead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected,...

Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at...

Phenylephrine Sales Sizeable and Steady Despite Efficacy Concerns

Most phenylephrine products are coformulated with antihistamines or antitussives

Cinnamon Processor in Ecuador Is Culprit Behind Lead-Tainted Applesauce, FDA Says

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches...

FDA Panel Addresses Accuracy Issues With Pulse Oximeters and Skin Tone

Panel concentrated on how to ensure the accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones before they reach drugstore shelves

Philips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021,...

Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches...

FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has uncovered counterfeit Ozempic shots in the...

Unapproved ‘Fat-Dissolving’ Injections Are Leaving Patients Maimed, FDA Warns

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People are being maimed by unauthorized fat-dissolving injections meant to tighten up double...

FDA Moves Closer to Banning Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars

Agency says ban has 'the potential to significantly reduce disease and death' and reduce 'youth experimentation and addiction'