FDA approves new drug to treat travelers’ diarrhea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Aemcolo (rifamycin), an antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of adult...
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Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on proposed new steps to protect youth by prev
As a physician who cared for hospitalized cancer patients, I saw first-hand the devastation that smoking-related diseases had wrought on...
Temporary Tattoos, Henna/Mehndi, and "Black Henna": Fact Sheet
FDA has received reports of adverse reactions to some “decal,” henna, and “black henna” temporary tattoos. Here is information about the...
FDA approves the first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana for treatment o
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a growing interest in the development of therapies derived from marijuana and its components. Proponents...
Fewer U.S. High School Students Having Sex, Using Drugs
The 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) paints a promising picture about the drug and sexual behaviors U.S. high school...
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal. Recall and Advice to Consumers and Reta
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate...
Youth tobacco use drops during 2011-2017
Fewer U.S. middle and high school students are using tobacco products – but too many still do, according to a new survey published by the...
FDA warns companies to stop selling dangerous and illegal pure and highly concentrated caffeine prod
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to the parties responsible for liquidcaffeine.com and Dual Health Body...
FDA approves first artificial iris
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first stand-alone prosthetic iris in the United States, a surgically implanted...
FDA, FTC take action against companies misleading kids with e-liquids that resemble children’s juice
As part of ongoing efforts to protect youth from the dangers of nicotine and tobacco products, today the U.S. Food and Drug...
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