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FDA Has Seized 'Thousands' of Fake Units of Ozempic Amid Reported Cases of 'Adverse Reactions' in Patients

The FDA says it's received reports of five known cases of patients having adverse reactions to the counterfeit drugs.

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Food Recalls Are on the Rise. Here's Why — And How to Find Them.

The uptick in recalls doesn't necessarily mean that the food we buy is "more contaminated" than it used to be.

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Novo Nordisk, the Maker of Ozempic, Is Suing Spas and Clinics For Allegedly Selling Knockoffs

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk has filed lawsuits in four different states across the U.S. on the grounds of false advertising, trademark infringement, and" unlawful sales" of products not approved by the FDA.

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Oat Milk, Almond Milk and Other Non-Dairy Options Can Be Labeled As 'Milk,' According to the FDA

In draft guidance released Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration said that "milk" coming from sources like almonds and oats can retail the dairy label.

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FDA Gives Safety Green Light to Lab-Grown Meat Startup

Upside Foods still requires additional approval from the Agriculture Department' to begin sales to consumers.

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Florida Chef's TikTok-Viral 'Pink Sauce' Raises Health Concerns, But She Won't Stop Selling It

Chef Pii won't share all of the secrets behind her sauce, but claims "no one has ever gotten sick" from it.

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US Regulators Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The decision drew immediate pushback, with experts noting that young, healthy people are at low risk of severe COVID-19 and at elevated risk of heart inflammation following vaccination.

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AstraZeneca Says Drug Cocktail Effective Against COVID-19 in Late-Stage Study

The phase 3 trial preliminary results showed the drug cut the risk of developing severe COVID-19 or dying by 50 percent compared to a placebo in people who did not require hospitalization and had been showing symptoms for a week or less.

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Merck Says Antiviral Pill for COVID-19 Is Effective, Plans to File for Emergency Authorization

The antiviral, molnupiravir, cut the risk of hospitalization or death in half for adults who were deemed at risk but not hospitalized, according to a planned interim analysis of the trial.

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What is Next for InnoCan Pharma After Strategic Advisory Board Addition

After adding Johnson & Johnson's former vice-president of corporate development and FDA counsel to its advisory board, InnoCan Pharma's future seems bright, and investors are taking notice

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FDA Authorizes Cheap Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests

This clears the way for large groups of people to self-test for COVID-19 and get results quickly.

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FDA Clears First AI Device to Spot Hidden Signs of Covid-19

The armband uses light sensors and a processor to identify a virus biomarker that can cause blood clots.

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FDA Director: The Agency Expects to Approve Pfizer's Vaccine After Today's Crucial Hearing

After the panel's vote, Commissioner Stephen Hahn said, the FDA plans to "act quickly."

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In A First, Bengaluru's Inito Clears FDA Regulatory Pathway For Fertility Monitor Devices

The clearance will allow Inito to launch its product in the US, and also give access to countries that have signed the MRA with the FDA