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US FDA expands use of Merck's cancer drug for adrenal gland tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it has approved the expanded use of Merck's cancer drug to treat two ...
US FDA approves AbbVie's drug for a type of lung cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AbbVie's drug to treat adults with a type of lung cancer who have received ...
US drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 27% in 2024, CDC report finds
Drug overdose deaths dropped in the United States in 2024 to the lowest levels seen in five years, according to a new CDC ...
FDA Approves Merck's Kidney Cancer Drug For Rare Type Of Neuroendocrine Tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved Merck & Co. Inc.’s (NYSE:MRK) Welireg (belzutifan) for ...
FDA approves 3 new natural food colors. Here is what they are and how they can be used.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has granted three new color additive petitions to expand the ...
FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth
U.S. health officials are announcing an effort to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s ...
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Trump’s threat to pharma, biotechs shifting studies overseas, and more
Tucked inside Trump's drug-pricing executive order is an apparent threat to withdraw drugmakers' medicines if they do not ...
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FDA takes first step to remove fluoride tablets and drops for children from the market
The agency says ingestible fluoride is linked to various adverse health effects, but dental groups say it is 'essential' for ...
FDA approves 3 natural dyes for use in food and beverages
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved three new color additives from natural sources “that will expand the palette ...
FDA approves, expands 3 natural color additives after RFK Jr.'s plan to remove artificial food dyes
The FDA approved two natural food dyes and expanded approval of a third on Friday in line with HHS’ goal to eliminate ...
Trump’s Push to Boost Drug Imports Met With Doubt on Feasibility
President Donald Trump’s push to lower pharmaceutical prices by buying more drugs from abroad likely won’t work and may not ...
FDA approves 3 natural food colors. Here's what they are and what they can be used for.
Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate are three food colors from natural sources the FDA ...