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FDA Approves Genetic Alteration of Pigs for Food and Eliminating Alpha-Gal Sugar

FDA Approves Eating Lab-Made Pigs; Here's Why

Dec 16, 2020 AM EST

Local Pigs, genetically engineered to help AGS and organ transplants.

Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval; Russia Warns Drinking Alcohol May Affect Vaccine Takers

Dec 11, 2020 AM EST

Pfizer's mRNA vaccines expected to have EUA; Russian health authority links alcohol to SPUTnik V vaccine

TRUE OR FALSE: Chocolates Have Cockroaches?

Dec 10, 2020 PM EST

Ever heard rumors of cockroaches in your chocolate? Read more to confirm their connection.

Male Drugs and Anti-Depressant Pills Get Swapped in a Factory

Dec 10, 2020 AM EST

Pharmaceutical company recalls its drugs that have been accidentally swapped to avoid complications to their consumers

FDA Approves the First Treatment Intended for Rare Ridging Disease in Children

Nov 22, 2020 PM EST

FDA approved drug for treating progeria, extends the life span of patients stricken with the said disease.

MD News Daily - Pharmaceutical Companies Withdraw Type II Diabetes Drug Metformin From Market

Recalled Again? Diabetes Drug Metformin Possibly Contains Some Levels of Contamination

Nov 04, 2020 AM EST

An additional drug for diabetes has been recalled, reportedly, for probable presence of contamination that exceeds the required daily limit.

Gilead’s Remdesivir, Approved by FDA as COVID-19 Treatment

Oct 25, 2020 PM EDT

Antiviral Veklury or Remdesivir, approved by the US FDA as a treatment for COVID-19 patients with restrictions.

Officials Warn Citizens on Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat

Oct 25, 2020 AM EDT

Federal officials warn citizen on Listeria outbreaks caused by Deli Meats

FDA Announces Recall of Diabetes Drug Metformin for Cancer-Causing Agents

Oct 15, 2020 AM EDT

Medical experts called out on people with diabetes and are taking prescription medication to manage their blood sugar that might be the time to contact their doctors.

MD News Daily - Recovered COVID-19 Patients Donate Plasma For Experimental Antibodies Treatment

FDA Gives Green Light to Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19 Treatment

Aug 24, 2020 AM EDT

The new convalescent plasma treatment means that people who had COVID-19 and already recovered can already have their blood donated to be used to treat patients currently suffering from the said infectious disease.

MD News Daily - Gilead Sciences Inc pharmaceutical company is seen during the outbreak of the COVID-19, in California

Gilead Applies for FDA Approval of Antiviral Drug Remdesivir

Aug 13, 2020 AM EDT

Gilead Sciences, Inc. recently announced it has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration the approval of remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment.

MD News Daily - Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

FDA Approves Becton Dickinson’s 15-Minute Handheld Rapid COVID-19 Test

Jul 07, 2020 AM EDT

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday, granted Becton Dickinson, an emergency-use authorization for its BD Veritor Plus system. This was announced in a statement the company released.

Within up to six weeks after a patient gets diagnosed, no matter how serious or mild PD is, up to 60 percent of those with PD suffer from Off episodes.

‘First and Only’ Sublingual Treatment for Off Episodes in Parkinson’s Disease Gets Approval from FDA

Jun 24, 2020 AM EDT

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the KYNMOBITM sublingual film for the severe, sporadic treatment of off episodes in individuals who have Parkinson's disease.

Scientists are working on a potential vaccine for COVID-19, following the outbreak of COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine: How Soon Can We Expect It?

Jun 22, 2020 AM EDT

From the time researchers announced the birth of COVID-19, anticipation for a much-needed vaccine has grown week after week. There is no COVID-19 vaccine developed yet but scientists remain optimistic about it.

Organic Eggs and Chili Powder Recalled for Salmonella

May 06, 2014 PM EDT

Sixdog Investments, LLC and Anhing Corporation are both in the midst of conducting nationwide recalls of products suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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