FDA - Food and Drug Administration

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

The agency's announcement on Wednesday adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the US Midwest, including Michigan and four other states.

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo, a syringe and a vial are seen in this illustration taken May 13, 2025.
Lettuce is displayed for sale at an H-E-B grocery store on May 11, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive

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Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings

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FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era


Israel's Pulsenmore gains FDA approval for at-home ultrasound device

Pulsenmore’s FDA-approved home ultrasound device allows pregnant women to perform scans from home, revolutionizing pregnancy care in remote areas.

The home ultrasound. Pregnancy monitoring even without going to the hospital

Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later

Ben Yehuda Pizza in Silver Spring is letting federal workers defer payments during the shutdown, inspiring others to donate meals in support.

Ben Yehuda Pizza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

FDA lifts ban on Juul's e-cigarette, authorizes US sales

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul's e-cigarette device and refill cartridges in tobacco and menthol flavors.

 Juul's e-cigarettes been banned in the US since 2022.

FDA approves Yeztugo: Gilead's new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection

Yeztugo has shown over 99% effectiveness in trials, surpassing daily PrEP pill Truvada.

 FDA approves Yeztugo: Gilead's new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.

Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question? Many are asking.

What happens if the federal government overhauls or abandons its oversight of milk?

 This type of cancer is 'getting younger'. Drinking a glass of milk daily may help.

A first in 25 years: FDA approves new type of painkiller

The drug offers a non-addictive alternative to opioids, marking 'an important public health milestone in acute pain management'.

 A first in 25 years: FDA approves new type of painkiller. Illustration.

FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to cancer risk

The decision came after years of scrutiny and debate over the safety of Red No. 3, particularly concerning its potential impact on children and its alleged link to cancer.

 FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to cancer risk. Illustration.

October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions

FDA inspectors reported that employees who worked with food did not wash their hands or maintain hygiene, stated CBS News.

 October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions.

Clalit joins Meuhedet, Maccabi in subsidizing weight loss shot Wegovy

This comes after both Maccabi and Meuhedet Health Services announced the same subsidy for the Mounjaro weight loss shot.

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FDA approves Anovo system for abdominal hernia repair

Momentis Surgical develops compact, mobile robotic system for diverse surgeries via a single entry point.

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