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One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu: There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey ...
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Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
US FDA says about 1 in 5 commercial milk samples tested positive for bird flu traces
reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-says-about-1-5-commercial-milk-samples-tested-positive-bird-flu-traces-2024-04-26/
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections: Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/health/fda-urinary-tract-infection-antibiotic.html
Gilead posts quarterly loss on acquisition charge, revenue rises 5%: Gilead Sciences reported a first-quarter loss on Thursday after taking a $3 ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gilead-posts-quarterly-loss-revenue-rises-5-2024-04-25/
Bird Flu Virus Remnants Found In U.S. Milk Supply—FDA Says Milk Remains Safe: A large outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows as reported late last month.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/04/23/bird-flu-virus-remnants-found-in-us-milk-supply-fda-says-milk-remains-safe/
Let's talk about bird flu because the situation isn't looking great: FDA lab tests detected traces of H5N1 avian influenza in store-bought milk ...
qz.com/bird-flu-h5n1-avian-influenza-spread-milk-fda-tests-1851434593
FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People: A new antibody treatment has been approved to help prevent COVID-19, and it will be available in a ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240326/fda-oks-new-treatment-to-prevent-covid-high-risk-people
Quick Glance: FDA Grants Approval for New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk Individuals
- A newly approved antibody therapy aims to prevent COVID-19 in individuals who are particularly vulnerable.
- Known as Pemgarda, the monoclonal antibody inhibits the virus from binding to human cells and is administered intravenously.
- Close monitoring is required post-antibody treatment due to severe allergic reactions experienced by some individuals.
- Studies indicate that individuals with weakened immune systems continue to face an increased risk of severe COVID outcomes despite multiple COVID vaccinations.
Paxlovid COVID Treatment Is Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
scientificamerican.com/article/paxlovid-covid-treatment-most-beneficial-for-unvaccinated-people-with-risk/
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People: Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/well/fda-covid-medicine-immunocompromised.html
Can you sanitize the inside of your nose to prevent COVID? Nope, FDA says.: There are a lot of COVID nasal sprays for sale, but little data to show they work.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/can-you-sanitize-the-inside-of-your-nose-to-prevent-covid-nope-fda-says/
FDA Clears Over-the-Counter Pulse Oximeter: Over-the-counter option was designed for home monitoring by adults aged 18 years and older.
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-clears-over-counter-pulse-oximeter-2024a10003vj
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FDA settles lawsuit over ivermectin content that doctors claimed harmed their practice
cnn.com/2024/03/27/health/fda-ivermectin-lawsuit/
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Is it safe to eat runny eggs amid the bird flu outbreak? Here's what the experts say.
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/04/04/bird-flu-outbreak-eggs-safety-runny-yolks/73191244007/
Hiltzik: The FDA and a bogus COVID treatment : Three right-wing doctors said the FDA's advice against taking ivermectin for COVID infringed on their rights ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-26/column-the-fda-shoots-itself-in-the-foot-by-settling-a-dumb-lawsuit-over-ivermectin
FDA authorizes drug to boost COVID protection for immunocompromised patients: It will offer added protection to high-risk patients who may have weaker responses ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/covid-antibody-fda
FDA Gives Nod to Berdazimer Gel for Molluscum Contagiosum: The topical treatment is expected to be commercially available in the second half of 2024.
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-gives-nod-berdazimer-gel-molluscum-contagiosum-2024a10000fp
Quick Glance: New Drug Approved for Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment
- The FDA granted approval for a new drug to treat Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) in adults and children aged 1 year and older on January 5.
- The approval was based on a pivotal phase-3 trial named B-SIMPLE4, involving 891 patients.
- After 12 weeks, 32.4% of patients achieved complete clearance of MC lesions in the treatment group.
- Only 4.1% of patients experienced adverse events leading to discontinuation of treatment.
Bird flu is spreading to cows: Federal authorities said there is "no concern" about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.
axios.com/2024/03/30/cattle-bird-flu-texas-michigan-kansas
FDA advisory panel recommends revision to flu vaccine: VRBPAC on Tuesday recommended that the agency drop the Yamagata part of the flu vaccine.
axios.com/2024/03/06/flu-vaccine-modified-virus
FDA Expands Dupilumab for EoE to Younger Children: Dupilumab is now indicated for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis in children as young as 1 year and ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-expands-dupilumab-eoe-younger-children-2024a10001v6
Five Bold Predictions for Long COVID in 2024: If even one of these comes true, long COVID sufferers could enjoy some much-needed relief.
medscape.com/viewarticle/five-bold-predictions-long-covid-2024-2024a10001te
Popular eye ointments may not be sterile, recall warns: Eye ointments sold at CVS and Walmart may not actually be sterile, a recall posted by the US Food and ...
cnn.com/2024/02/28/business/eye-ointments-sterile-recall-fda/
Quaker Oats expands recall of granola bars and cereals for salmonella risk: Quaker Oats has expanded a December recall of more than 40 products that may be ...
apnews.com/article/quaker-oats-cereal-bars-salmonella-recall-3eb19fbc611f6e004f47a6c4953613c1
Quick Glance: Quaker Oats Expands Salmonella Risk Recall
- Quaker Oats has expanded the recall to include dozens more potentially contaminated items.
- Newly added products include popular items like Cap'n Crunch Treats cereal bars and Gatorade Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars.
- The expanded list also includes additional types of Quaker Chewy Bars, Cap'n Crunch Treats bars and cereals, Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal, and Munchies Snack Mix.
- Customers impacted by the recall can contact Quaker Consumer Relations for additional information or product reimbursement.
New At-Home STI Test Could Help Stop the Spread of Infection: Experts hope a recent FDA approval for the first commercial at-home test for sexually transmitted ...
scientificamerican.com/article/new-at-home-sti-test-could-help-stop-the-spread-of-infection/
Why the FDA Issued a Warning for 'Copycat' Eye Drops: The FDA is warning consumers to avoid certain brands of "copycat" eye drops. The agency warns that these ...
healthline.com/health-news/why-the-fda-issued-a-warning-for-copycat-eye-drops
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat. Will the FDA approve new drugs?: Fungal infections are becoming more drug-resistant and harder to treat ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fungal-infections-fda-new-drugs-olorofim-rcna136808
Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.: With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/04/health/paxlovid-covid-treatment.html
Donald Trump's COVID Cure May Have Killed Thousands: A new study recorded nearly 17,000 deaths after taking hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted by Trump ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-hydroxychloroquine-deaths-coronavirus-1858066
FDA warns public against unapproved copycat eyedrops: South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eyedrops should not be sold in the U.S. and are easily mistaken for ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/02/01/fda-eyedrops-copycat-warning/
FDA warns of contaminated copycat eye drops: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public this week against purchasing three brands of contaminated ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4442189-fda-warns-of-contaminated-copycat-eye-drops/
FDA warns consumers contaminated 'copycat' eye drops could cause infections : The federal agency says the product packaging resembles trusted name brands.
abcnews.go.com/US/fda-warns-consumers-contaminated-copycat-eye-drops-cause/story
Robitussin recalls cough syrup due to contamination: The maker of Robitussin is recalling several lots of cough syrup due to contamination that could pose a ...
apnews.com/article/robitussin-recall-fda-cough-syrup-05320c3846a7ce6aeac28ccbc86194e2
Dole recalls some salad kits over potential listeria contamination: Dole is one in a handful of companies that are recalling products amid a decadelong outbreak ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/dole-recalls-some-salad-kits-over-potential-listeria-contamination
FDA approves first vaccine against mosquito-borne virus chikungunya: The single-dose shot, called Ixchiq, is designed to prevent an illness that can cause ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11/10/chikungunya-vaccine-approved-mosquito-bites/
Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.: With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/04/health/paxlovid-covid-treatment.html
TGA approves RSV vaccine for use through private prescription for Australians over 60
abc.net.au/news/2024-01-17/tga-approves-rsv-vaccine-for-australians-over-60/103325594
The best KN95 masks of 2023, according to experts: KN95 masks can offer the best protection against Covid, according to the CDC. We asked experts how to wear ...
nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-kn95-face-masks-ncna1259013
Quaker Recalls Granola Bars, Cereals Because of Salmonella Risk: The Quaker Oats Company on Friday announced the recall of dozens of granola bars and granola ...
webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20231218/quaker-recalls-granola-bars-cereals-because-of-salmonella-risk
US to offer more free COVID tests nationwide: The U.S. government on Monday will start taking orders for another round of free COVID-19 tests for delivery across ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-offer-more-free-covid-tests-nationwide-2023-11-20/
After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers
pbs.org/newshour/economy/after-recalls-and-infections-experts-say-safer-eyedrops-will-require-new-fda-powers
US FDA approves CorMedix's drug for bloodstream infections: The U.S. health regulator on Wednesday approved CorMedix's (CRMD.O) antimicrobial drug for reduction ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-cormedixs-antimicrobial-drug-2023-11-15/
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines. The shots replace combination vaccines that mixed protection against the original coronavirus strain and even ... Show more
Quick Glance: CDC director emphasizes importance of updated COVID booster shot amid increasing cases
- The CDC recommended updated COVID booster shots for Americans aged 6 months and older due to rising cases and hospitalizations across the country.
- In an interview with ABC News Live on Tuesday night, CDC Director Mandy Cohen stressed the importance of getting the updated shot and addressed safety concerns, stating that the shots have been studied 'more than any vaccine in history.'
- The CDC recommends that everyone should get the updated COVID vaccine, and it will be available in doctor's offices and pharmacies across the country in the coming days.
- The CDC director expressed concern that fewer than half of adults over 65 and only 1 in 5 Americans received the booster shot last fall.
Baby Formula Recall as Warning Issued Over Possible Bacteria Contamination: Produced in Michigan, the recalled formula is a powder given to infants with ...
newsweek.com/baby-formula-recall-warning-issued-over-possible-bacteria-contamination-1856822
When and how to order free at-home COVID-19 tests: Every household in the country will be able to order four free rapid at-home COVID tests online.
pennlive.com/health/2023/09/when-and-how-to-order-free-at-home-covid-19-tests.html
Quick Glance: Free COVID Tests by Mail Starting Monday
- California-based iHealth is among 12 US manufacturers receiving government investment to offer free tests by mail before the winter COVID season.
- Starting Monday, September 25, the government will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to those who request them.
- Many programs that provided free COVID testing, treatment, and vaccinations to Americans ended when the pandemic emergency designation expired.
- The Department of Health and Human Services is now investing $600 million in COVID test manufacturing through its Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
Mystery Food Linked to Dozens of Salmonella Cases: On Thursday, the FDA sent out an update about an outbreak of salmonella that has so far caused 45 cases in the ...
newsweek.com/mystery-food-linked-dozens-salmonella-cases-1858111
1 in 20 used ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19: research: A new nationwide survey found that about one out of 20 U.S. adults reported using ...
thehill.com/homenews/4235916-1-in-20-used-ivermectin-hydroxychloroquine-to-treat-covid-19-research/
Quick Glance: Study: 1 in 20 Used Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine to Treat COVID-19
- Study of 13,438 people shows that 6 percent used either Ivermectin or Hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.
- Hydroxychloroquine was briefly authorized for COVID-19 treatment but later withdrawn due to ineffectiveness and side effects.
- Individuals who trust social media, endorse conspiracy theories, or trust former President Trump were more likely to use these medications.
- Political affiliation was a factor, but not the sole indicator, influencing the use of Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine.
'For Shame': Pfizer to Charge $1,390 for Lifesaving Covid Drug That Costs Just $13
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Quick Glance: Pfizer Raises Price of Covid-19 Medication Paxlovid as US Transitions from Pandemic Phase
- Price of lifesaving Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid will more than double as the US transitions out of the emergency phase.
- The price is 2.6 times higher than the $530-per-course price paid by the US government during the pandemic.
- The company will provide assistance with copays, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs to nothing for eligible individuals.
- People with Medicare or Medicaid or without insurance can receive Paxlovid for free through 2024 via a patient assistance program, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Eye drops sold at stores including CVS, Rite Aid and Target could cause blindness, FDA warns
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/eye-drops-sold-stores-including-cvs-rite-aid-104475026
THROW IT OUT: Time to check your fridge, because you could be putting you and your family at risk with an item that’s been yanked from the shelves due to a ... Show more
Salmonella prompts Trader Joe's to recall basil sold in 29 states | Fox Business
Salmonella prompts Trader Joe's to recall basil sold in 29 states | Fox Business
What works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much' : One common decongestant, phenylephrine, was found ineffective this fall ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/30/1215702921/what-works-for-treating-the-common-cold-many-doctors-say-not-much
US restarts supply of free at-home Covid testing: Americans will be able to request four free tests per address from the government starting on Monday.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66917442
FDA clears Acon's OTC home antigen test for COVID: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday cleared an over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 antigen ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-approves-otc-home-antigen-test-covid-2023-11-09/
From COVID meds to abortion. Why conservatives are fighting the FDA's power to regulate drugs
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/23/vaping-abortion-food-and-drug-administration-fda/71202376007/
Florida surgeon general recommends against mRNA COVID shots, cites discredited theory
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4387662-florida-surgeon-general-recommends-against-mrna-covid-shots-cites-discredited-theory/
Quick Glance: Florida Surgeon General Urges Caution with mRNA COVID Vaccines
- Florida’s surgeon general has expressed concerns about the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and recommends halting their use.
- He alleges that DNA fragments from the vaccines could 'integrate' into human DNA, causing harmful side effects.
- The Surgeon General was appointed in 2021 and has been publicly vocal against federal health policies.
- He has previously questioned the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations.
FDA investigates growing salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupe: At least 45 people were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled ...
npr.org/2023/11/19/1214089965/fda-cantaloupe-salmonella-recall
Florida contradicts CDC, advises against new COVID booster for people younger than 65 - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/09/13/COVID-19-florida-advises-against-new-booster/2591694648594/
Quick Glance: Florida Surgeon General rejects FDA guidance, advises people under 65 against Covid booster
- Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo states that healthy individuals under 65 do not need to worry about Covid infection after three years.
- Ladapo, a well-known vaccine skeptic, claims that some vaccines pose risks to healthy young men.
- Previous statements by Ladapo on Covid vaccine safety have been widely rejected by the medical community.
- Conservatives and others praise the governor for opening schools to in-person learning and fighting against mask and vaccine mandates.
More RSV shots for infants on the way : More than 77,000 doses of a monoclonal antibody shot that protects infants from severe respiratory syncytial virus are ...
politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2023/11/17/more-rsv-shots-for-infants-on-the-way-00127679
Federal government to start providing free coronavirus tests once again: Americans can again order four free tests through covidtests.gov starting Sept. 25.
washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/20/free-covid-tests-mail-usps/
FDA Approves First Chikungunya Vaccine as Mosquito-Borne Diseases Spread: This month the FDA announced the approval the first vaccine to treat Chikungunya ...
healthline.com/health-news/fda-approves-first-chikungunya-vaccine-as-mosquito-borne-diseases-spread
FDA advises not to purchase certain eye drops due to infection risk: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned consumers to not purchase or use ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-asks-not-purchase-certain-eye-drops-due-infection-risk-2023-10-27/
CVS removing decongestant from shelves after FDA panel says it's ineffective: The panel voted that phenylephrine works no better than a placebo.
abcnews.go.com/Health/cvs-removing-decongestant-shelves-after-fda-panel-ineffective/story
FDA Authorizes New Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: A couple regulatory steps remain before the shots can be administered.
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-09-11/fda-authorizes-new-updated-covid-19-vaccines
Doctor's ban extended after link to controversial Covid treatment: The horse deworming medicine, ivermectin, recommended by Dr Sarah Myhill ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/doctors-ban-extended-after-recommended-28150724
CVS pulls some cough, cold medicines containing phenylephrine off shelves : CVS Health is pulling from its drugstore shelves some cough-and-cold treatments that ...
apnews.com/article/cvs-health-cold-medications-phenylephrine-c8953a17b8e404cfe9e4a37d76993dc4
Next season, you may be able to take your flu vaccine at home: The US Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application for the nasal spray flu vaccine ...
cnn.com/2023/10/24/health/next-season-you-may-be-able-to-take-your-flu-vaccine-at-home/
What to Know About the Recent Eyedrops Recalls: Global Pharma recalled eyedrops in February after they were tied to a drug-resistant bacteria strain that has ...
nytimes.com/article/eye-drops-recall-explained.html
Many popular cold meds don’t work, the FDA says. We spoke to doctors and pharmacists to learn what does
inquirer.com/health/phenylephrine-cold-medicine-ineffective-flu-remedies-20231201.html
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus with similar symptoms to dengue and ... Show more
Do Expired Covid Tests Work? What to Know During the Surge: As Covid cases rise, at-home tests are a critical tool to keep yourself and others safe ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/29/well/live/covid-test-expiration.html
Quick Glance: Federal Government Launches Free COVID Test Program
- The website CovidTests.Gov will officially relaunch on September 25, allowing every household to order four free rapid tests.
- COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are visible in an illustration photo from January 31, 2023.
- President Joe Biden pledged to distribute 1 billion free rapid tests to meet high demand and address the overwhelmed test manufacturing industry.
- A $600 million investment in 12 different domestic test manufacturers will result in approximately 200 million tests to boost the federal stockpile.
How Did an Ineffective Cold Medication Get So Popular?: Studies prove that popular decongestants just don’t work.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/09/cold-medicine-decongestant-phenylephrine-ineffective/675303/
Getting flu and COVID shot together still reasonable amid safety review of potential stroke risk: Experts
abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-covid-shot-reasonable-amid-safety-review-potential/story
FDA reviewing at-home flu vaccines: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will review an at-home flu vaccine as uptake for the inoculations remains low this ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4274582-fda-reviewing-at-home-flu-vaccines/
Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says: The agency says consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid ...
pbs.org/newshour/economy/eyedrops-from-cvs-rite-aid-and-others-carry-possible-infection-risk-fda-says
WATCH OUT: The FDA is warning some brands sold at major pharmacy chains could cause infection. trib.al/3BVSA2h
Federal appeals court revives lawsuit against FDA over COVID-19 ivermectin messaging
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4184259-federal-appeals-court-revives-lawsuit-against-fda-over-covid-19-ivermectin-messaging/
Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here's how to get them: Every American is eligible to receive a free kit with four tests.
abcnews.go.com/Health/free-home-covid-tests-us-government-back/story
An Innovative Development in COVID Protection Is Stuck in Limbo: A few sprays a day may help keep viruses away.
slate.com/technology/2023/12/covid-nasal-spray-fda-do-they-work.html
FDA Authorizes Novavax’s New COVID-19 Vaccine: The move comes shortly after new coronavirus shots from Moderna and Pfizer rolled out and provides an alternative ...
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-03/fda-authorizes-novavaxs-new-covid-19-vaccine-without-messenger-rna-technology
Quick Glance: US FDA approves updated Novavax COVID vaccine
- The updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax has been authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use in individuals aged 12 years and older.
- The company's shares increased by more than 11%.
- Novavax is relying on the commercial sale of its updated vaccine to ensure its economic survival.
- The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will not schedule another meeting to discuss the Novavax vaccine.
Teenagers not taking HIV drugs, says report: The study found that one in five patients who started on anti-retroviral therapy had dropped out a year later ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/teenagers-not-taking-hiv-drugs-says-report-4425812
The FDA gave the green light to the new boosters for a fall immunization drive against COVID. The updated shots target the omicron subvariant called XBB.1.5 ... Show more
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