US Candy Maker Recalls Sweets FDA Warns May Be Laced With Hepatitis A
The Food and Drug Administration has urged consumers who ate chocolate or caramel-dipped marshmallow candies made by US candy maker Bauer's Candies to consult their healthcare provider after it became known that some of the sweets may have come into contact with a worker who tested positive for Hepatitis A, a contagious liver disease.
US Watchdog Warns Chinese Firm Over Selling Viagra Ingredient in Vape Liquid
The Food and Drug Administration, a guardian of public safety in the United States, insists that an e-cigarette company has falsely claimed that its products were officially approved for sale in America. The agency has warned that ingredients in these products can be risky for human health when mixed with some other prescription drugs.
Big Pharma on a Roll: 'Improved Packaging' for Big Price Hikes Angers Doctors
After doctors discovered a cancer-drug prescription regime workaround that would save patients tens of thousands of dollars over the course of treatment, the drug maker - learning of the dosing modification - quickly moved to triple the price.
Heart Hack: 465,000 Pacemakers Recalled as Vulnerable to Hacking Attacks
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of 465,000 pacemakers after the devices were found to be vulnerable to hacking.
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Adult Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The new drug is intended to help adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.
What Could Go Wrong? FDA OKs Zika-Killing Mutant Mosquitoes in Florida
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to the release of thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys, in an attempt to stop the spread of the Zika virus.
Out of This World Food? Crops Grown on 'Mars' Soil is Safe to Eat
Scientists in the Netherlands have announced that yields from four crops grown in soil developed by NASA to imitate the dirt found on Mars are safe for human consumption.
Smarter Medicine: New 'Digipill' Submitted to FDA for Approval
The state-of-the-art pill, produced by Proteus Digital Health, is a breakthrough in the fields of medical care and prescription management.
Revealed: Amphetamines Never Approved for Humans Have Been in Food Supplements for Years
A synthetic amphetamine that has never been tested on humans and may cause long-term problems has been found in herbal supplements and diet pills. And the catch is, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has known about it all along.
Taiwan Seizes Japanese Food From Radiation Affected Areas
Japanese food from areas contaminated by radiation near the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster was found in Taiwan and ordered taken off the shelves.
FDA Approves GMO Apples, Potatoes But Companies Won't Use Them
The Food and Drug Administration has approved genetically-modified potatoes and apples calling them "safe" but major food suppliers are saying they won't use them because of a lack of consumer demand.
WHO Considering Use of Canadian Ebola Vaccine in West Africa
The Vancouver-based Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced in a statement that it is discussing the possible use of its TKM-Ebola vaccine in West Africa with the World Health Organization (WHO), government agencies and other NGOs.
'Bionic Eye' Offers Limited Vision for Blind
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a "bionic retina" knows as the Argus II, the nation's first implanted device for blind patients which allows some patients to see well enough to read large letters and detect large images and movement.