Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended by FDA Advisory Committee

Medicine & Technology Dec 10, 2020

On Thursday, the FDA Vaccines Committee recommended the approval for the emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, which would generate a massive distribution initiative.

Not-So-Sweet Effects of Stevia to One’s Health

Dec 09, 2020

A study showed that consumption of stevia might lead to gut health issues by upsetting the beneficial bacteria's balance.

FDA OKs 1st Fully Transparent Surgical Mask; Here's How ClearMask Can Help Deaf People

Nov 22, 2020

A company claims that its face mask is the first transparent one that received FDA-approval. If this is true, it can help deaf and other people with disabilities.

Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Might Not Reach Local Pharmacies Due to Super-Cooling Concerns

Nov 10, 2020

The ultra-cold storage might prove to be the vaccine's biggest hurdle yet.

FDA Sets New Guidelines on Use of Dental Amalgams

Sep 25, 2020

The FDA sets new guidelines of the use of dental amalgams, warning a certain high-risk group of potential adverse effects of exposure to mercury. Several European countries have already banned the use of mercury-based dental fillings.

Moderna, Pfizer Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints

Sep 18, 2020

American drug companies Moderna and Pfizer have disclosed its secret blueprints in their respective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine trials in a move to gain the confidence of the clamoring public and scientific communities.

US Senate Passes Sustainable Chemistry Legislation

Aug 03, 2020

The United States Senate has passed a new bill that will promote and support sustainable chemistry technology for the benefit of the economy, the environment, and human health.

CDC & FDA Investigate Source of New Salmonella Outbreak in the US

Aug 01, 2020

The United States is facing one of the worst Salmonella outbreaks this year, and it is reportedly from onions and poultry. Cases in Canada have also been linked to the same onion supplier in the United States.

The FDA Lists Sanitizers That Contain Methanol

Jul 21, 2020

75 hand sanitizer brands make up the FDA's list for consumers to avoid methanol poisoning. The FDA continues to investigate hand sanitizer production and monitor which brands contain toxic chemicals.

The FDA Sets Guidelines for Approving Coronavirus Vaccines

Jul 01, 2020

As companies selected in the Operation Warp Speed program race in developing a coronavirus vaccine, the FDA released basic guidelines the ensure that it is clinically safe.

First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

Jun 17, 2020

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

Remdesivir: No Timeline Yet As To When FDA Will Approve Its Use Despite Succes on Gilead's Phase 3 Trial

Apr 30, 2020

Fauci Praised Results of One Study As Proof That Remdisivir is a Drug that Can Block Coronavirus, Will FDA Approve Of Its Use on Hospitals?

Losartan Potassium Tablets Being Recalled -- Again!

Sep 26, 2019

Another recall on Losartan has been announced due to the reported carcinogenic substances contained in the blood pressure medication.

FDA: Some Brain, Energy, and Weight Loss Supplements Linked to Pregnancy Complications

Jun 08, 2019

A widely available dietary supplement ingredient may cause problems with fetal development or even miscarriages if these supplements for use during pregnancy.

Ben & Jerry’s is Looking at Cannabis-infused Ice Cream, They’re Just Waiting for FDA Approval

Jun 03, 2019

The ice cream manufacturer is urging fans to stand for legalizing CBD and promises that it would release a CBD-infused ice cream once the FDA approves it.