FDA

• The FDA wants these cold medicines off the shelves. Should Canada follow?

  The FDA has proposed removing phenylephrine, a common ingredient in decongestants, due to its ineffectiveness, which may prompt Canada to review its approval of the drug.

  Health

  Nov 14
  
• FDA launches probe after study finds trace toxic metals in tampon brands

  The U.S. FDA has launched an investigation into the safety of tampons following a study that found trace amounts of toxic metals, such as arsenic and lead, in various brands.

  Consumer

  Sep 11
  
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• Does your cinnamon contain lead? What to know after FDA warning

  The U.S. FDA issued a health advisory Wednesday warning consumers about six brands of ground cinnamon contaminated with lead.

  Consumer

  Mar 8
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• FDA approves 2 gene therapies for sickle cell disease

  The U.S. FDA on Friday approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, as well as from bluebird bio.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2023
• U.S. FDA proposes ban on hair-straightening chemicals. What about Canada?

  The FDA is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine cancer.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2023
• Preterm baby’s death linked to probiotic, FDA releases warning. Is it safe?

  The FDA is cautioning hospitals against the use of probiotics for preterm infants following the death of a baby who was administered the supplement.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2023
• Allergy-treating nasal spray needs more research before approval: U.S. FDA

  The ARS product is one of several needle-free devices being developed to treat dangerous reactions to food, insect stings and medications.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2023
• Should Canadians still use nasal decongestants? What we know after FDA panel ruling

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled Tuesday that a key drug in popular decongestants is ineffective, which one Canadian group of doctors has known for years.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
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• Nasal decongestant used by millions ‘doesn’t work,’ U.S. FDA advisors say

  Advisors to the FDA voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the key drug found in popular versions of Sudafed, Allegra and other medications.

  Health

  Sep 12, 2023
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• New blood cancer therapy approved in the U.S.

  The therapy's approval comes with FDA's "boxed" safety warning, flagging the risk of a type of aggressive immune response and neurologic toxicity.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2023