Experimental Drug Slows Diabetes in High-risk Kids
A recent study has invented a drug called teplizumab which would slow the breakout of type 1 diabetes in people with high risks of developing an autoimmune disease. This marks a turning point in diabetes research in the world.
On...
FDA Sent Warning Letters to Vaping Firms about Using Influencers on Social Media
The Food and Drug Administration is moving to punish vaping firms for improperly marketing their flavored nicotine products through key influencers on social media platforms such as Twitter or Facebook.
On Friday, the agency sent 4 warning letters to firms...
FDA Plans to Hold the First Hearing on the Regulation of Cannabidiol
The FDA is going to have its first hearing on the regulation of CBD or cannabidiol on Friday. It takes place among the craze for CBD products such as potions, lotions, gummies, capsules, and oils.
The goal of the meeting...
FDA Approved $2.1 Million Medication to Treat a Genetic Disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug called Zolgensma, which can be used for treating spinal muscular atrophy in kids. It costs $2.1 million to purchase this medication, making it the most expensive option...
Study Finds that Ultra-processed Foods Might Lead to Gain Weight
A new study carried out by the National Institute of Health finds that people who consume plenty of ultra-processed foods might absorb more calories and gain more pounds than those who have a diet with minimally processed foods. The...
Panicky Parents Fear for Children after Radioactive Contamination at a School in Ohio
On Monday, the Zahn's Corner School in Piketon, Ohio announced that the school will be closed for the remainder of the year due to increased risks of radioactive contamination from a nearby disused nuclear power plant.
"I felt paranoia, anger,...
Trump Officially Asks Congress to Protect US Citizens from Balance Medical Bills
Last week, President Donald Trump officially asked Congress to introduce new laws to protect US citizens from balance medical bills coming from those doctors who are out of network and could charge patients a lot of more money.
In the...
The First Executives of Drug Distribution Firm Criminally Charged During Opioid Epidemic
In the first campaign against the recent opioid epidemic in the US, top executives and previous CEO of a top a large drug distribution firm in New York have been criminally charged.
Rochester Drug Co-Op, which is listed among the...
FDA Announced that It won’t Prohibit Textured Breast Implants
Nearly 1 month after the hearing on the safety of breast implants, the Food and Drug Administration stated on Thursday that it might not prohibit textured breast implants that have been associated with a form of lymphoma.
Textured implants by...
CDC Report Finds Chicken to Be a Common Cause of Food Poisoning in the...
Since recent diseases associated with romaine lettuce, ground beef, and raw turkey indicate, the number of food poisoning cases in the United States doesn't seem to reduce soon.
On Thursday, a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
