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The Latest | The US Supreme Court rules to preserve access to abortion pill mifepristone

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone, a pill used in the most common way to end a pregnancy

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What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

Recent reports that the H5N1 avian flu virus has been found in cow’s milk have raised questions about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink. According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, the answer is yes, as long as the milk is pasteurized.

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Dept issues warning on kratom drinks

The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-mixed beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.

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Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states

The Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe's customers in dozens of states to throw out fresh basil after a federal investigation linked the product to a salmonella outbreak.

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US Approves First Drug For Severe Form Of Fatty Liver Disease

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the first medication for people with a severe type of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Realty developer Aparna Group forays into pharmaceuticals business

The United States Food and Drug Administration had audited the facility in September 2023.

The Hindu

SCOTUS hears oral argument in challenge to Chevron deference

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins first week of January 2024 sitting

Welcome to the Jan. 8 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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US approves two gene therapies for sickle cell disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a pair of gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment based on the breakthrough CRISPR gene editing technology.

The Hindu

FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness

The Food and Drug Administration approved two genetic treatments for sickle cell disease, including one that uses gene-editing. The approvals offer hope for patients and signal a new medical era.

WEKU

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cantaloupes: FDA Warns Not To Eat, Sell Recalled Fruit Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled the products linked to the outbreak and warned consumers not to eat, sell or serve them.

Medical Daily

Mounjaro has been authorised for weight loss in the UK – here's how it compares to Wegovy

The type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide (better known by its brand name Mounjaro) has recently been authorised by the UK’s medicines regulation authority for use in weight loss and weight management. The decision was made on the same day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a version of…

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Americans Don't Much Like Federal Agencies

Yet another year of low ratings for the apparatus of the D.C. leviathan.

Reason

Medicines360’s long and winding, $82 million road to create and distribute $50 birth control

Drugs and medical devices rarely come from the nonprofit world

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When will Opill, the new, over-the-counter birth control pill, be available, what will it cost, will insurance cover it?

Here’s a guide to what consumers need to know about the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale without a prescription.

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How does the new over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5 questions answered

The Food and Drug Administration’s July 13, 2023, approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broadens the options for people seeking to prevent pregnancy. When Opill becomes available, presumably in the first quarter of 2024, it will be sold in grocery and convenience stores, in pharmacies and…

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Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean?

A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early.

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Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

The number of electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors

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Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors

The Independent UK

First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gene therapy to treat a deadly form of muscular dystrophy

The Conversation

The FDA finally approved Elon Musk's Neuralink chip for human trials. Have all the concerns been addressed?

Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100 times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Conversation

Gay men can now donate blood after FDA changes decades-old rule – a health policy researcher explains the benefits

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on May 11, 2023, that it has officially dropped restrictions that prohibit gay and bisexual men from donating blood under many circumstances on May 11, 2023. The ban was initially put in place in the early days of the AIDS epidemic, but for…

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New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in US

New blood donations rules will allow sexually active gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships to give in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration guidelines ease decades-old restrictions on blood donations put in place to protect the blood supply from HIV

WEKU

The FDA considers first birth control pill without a prescription

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to allow a birth control pill to be sold over the counter for the first time. An advisory committee opens a two-day hearing Tuesday.

LiveScience

FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for use in people ages 60 and older.

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