Pfizer Seeking Emergency Use Approval in US; Will FDA Approve It?

Medicine & Technology Nov 17, 2021

Pfizer stated on Tuesday that it has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use approval for its experimental COVID-19 antiviral pill.

Two Types of Hypertension Medications Recalled Due to High Levels of Cancer-Causing Substance

Oct 19, 2021

The US FDA has released a product recall on two of the hypertension medications of Lupin Pharmaceuticals due to their potential high levels of cancer-causing impurity.

Is COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids? Children Who Accidentally Received Doses Suffer Hypertension, Heart Issues, Other Side Effects

Oct 15, 2021

Indiana parents claim that their kids were given with COVID-19 vaccine for adults instead of flu shots. What side effects could this have caused the children? Here's what parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

FDA Says COVID-19 Vaccine Now Only Limited For Older Groups, People At High Risk

Sep 18, 2021

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suggested boosters of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older, and those who are high risk.

FDA Approves First Stroke Rehabilitation Option That Uses Vagus Nerve Stimulation System

Aug 30, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for the first time a stroke rehabilitation option that uses a vagus nerve stimulation system to treat moderate to severe motor deficits linked to ischemic stroke.

Ivermectin Drug for Cows, Horses Not Suitable for Humans to Treat COVID-19; Human Ingestion May Cause Health Risks

Aug 24, 2021

Mississippi health officials report an increase in poison control calls after people have been ingesting ivermectin drugs for cows and horses despite FDA warnings that it is not effective and safe.

Is Ivermectin Approved for Coronavirus? Clinical Trials Reveal Antiparasite Drug Does Not Alleviate COVID-19 Symptoms

Mar 06, 2021

The FDA released an announcement warning people not to use ivermectin to treat or prevent infection from COVID-19. T

FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of COVID-19 Vaccine in the US

Dec 12, 2020

The FDA approved the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine that Pfizer and BioNTech produced.

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

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.

FDA Warns of Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests Giving Potential False Positives

Nov 04, 2020

The agency suggests performing a confirmatory test within 48 hours of a positive result instead of the usual antigen tests.

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.

Stem Cell Clinics Offer Medical Treatment Seem Legitimate Until A Procedure Went Wrong Blinding Three WomeS.

Jul 27, 2017

Misled patients risk taking unproven stem cell medical tratments hoping for the cure that conventional cannot provide.

More States Allow Students to Use Sunscreen Without Doctor's Note

May 15, 2017

Several states have loosened the restriction on using the sunscreen, as previously U.S. school system consider it as an over-the-counter medication.

Sushi Gone Wrong: Parasitic Worm Called ‘Anisakis’ Discovered In Portuguese Man’s Stomach

May 13, 2017

After eating sushi, the stomach of a man from Portugal was discovered to have a parasitic worm sticking onto it.

Cheese Recalled Following Listeriosis Outbreak: 2 Fatalities From Connecticut & Vermont

Mar 15, 2017

Listeriosis infection results to 6 cases of hospitalizations, with 2 confirmed fatalities, prompts the Food and Drug Administration to investigate its connection with soft raw milk cheese manufactured by Vulto Creamery.