A drug got recalled after someone saw ‘black matter’ that can cause stroke or death
“If the particulate matter enters the blood vessels, it can travel to various organs and potentially block blood vessels in the heart, lungs or brain, leading to serious complications such as stroke or even death ,” the statement said. This drug is used to deal with the lowering of blood pressure under anesthesia.
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FDA aims to tackle berry-linked foodborne illness with new strategy
US berry-related outbreaks of intestinal viruses such as hepatitis A and norovirus have been linked to imported rather than domestic fresh and frozen berries.
Liberty human tissue bank sues FDA over regulation of umbilical cord product
Liberty-based Vitti Labs, a human tissue bank, is suing the Food and Drug Administration over how the agency is regulating a product derived from umbilical cords. Vitti filed a lawsuit against the FDA on Jan. 7, challenging how it classifies a Vitti Labs product called Cordgraft.
Republicans twice as likely to trust RFK Jr. than FDA, CDC on health advice, poll finds
Republicans, on the other hand, were twice as likely to trust Trump (84%), Kennedy (81%), and Mehmet Oz (83%) — who is Trump’s nominee to lead the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Less than 20% of Democrats trusted these individuals.
FDA will allow Zyn nicotine pouches to stay on the market
Zyn products will be allowed to stay on the market after federal health officials said Thursday that the popular nicotine pouches can help adult smokers cut back or switch completely.
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Kansas tuberculosis outbreak now largest in US
The Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas is Alarming. Here’s What the CDC Has to Say
The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. It's not the biggest in US history though, CDC says
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Kansas Is Battling the Largest Tuberculosis Outbreak Ever Recorded in the U.S.
According to the KDHE, there have been 67 active cases of TB tied to the outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas ... Trump Orders CDC, FDA, and Other Health Agencies to Go Dark Globally, experts ...
Lay’s potato chips recall upgraded to FDA’s most serious classification ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
With the big game on the horizon, many are planning their menus for Super Bowl Sunday. But if your shopping list contains Lay’s potato chips, there is some information you need
Chiefs Super Bowl Wins: How many times have Kansas City won the Super Bowl?
As of January 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs have firmly established themselves as a dominant force in the NFL, boasting four Super Bowl victories in their franchise history. Central
FDA approves new pain drug Journavx as opioid alternative
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.
D.C.'s Vanda Pharmaceuticals battling FDA on multiple fronts
A D.C. drugmaker is fighting the FDA on multiple fronts, from trying protect its intellectual property from generic competition to battles over getting more drugs to market.
FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic, the drug that was originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, has now also been approved by the FDA to reduce certain risks associated with chronic kidney disease.