Articles tagged as: FDA
February 20, 2024
Dense breast tissue can complicate cancer screenings. Notification bill heads to governor's desk
Mammograms are a less effective diagnostic tool when a patient has dense breast tissue. Legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb would require providers to notify patients of their breast tissue density.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2024
FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts
Xolair is considered the first medication approved by the FDA that can help protect against severe allergic reactions brought on by accidental exposure to certain foods.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2024
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma
Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2024
FDA move to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners called too little, too late
The FDA will soon move to ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products. It's more than a decade after research raised alarms about health risks and other worrying chemicals remain in the products.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2023
FDA says watch out for fake Ozempic, a diabetes drug used by many for weight loss
Thousands of fake units of the drug have been seized by the FDA, which is working alongside the manufacturer to test the counterfeit products for safety concerns.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2023
FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food
Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2023
New COVID vaccines get FDA approval
Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
What Hoosiers can do as the Adderall shortage continues
Solutions include going to different pharmacies or talking to your provider about potential changes in doses or other medications.
Read MoreApril 15, 2019
Cut Melon Linked To US Salmonella Outbreak Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the recall includes cut watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe that has been sold under various brands or labels at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Target and Whole Foods.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2018
Indiana Center Helped Bring New Hemophilia Treatment To Light
After eight years of development, the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center took part in a clinical trial that lead to the FDA approving the new treatment for patients with hemophilia A.
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