US FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing that cosmetic products containing talc should be tested using standardized ...
Systane eye drops recalled for possible fungal contamination, FDA says
Systane brand eye drops were voluntarily recalled because of possible fungal contamination, the Food and Drug Administration ...
FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that ...
The Zepbound Shortage Is Over — Here's What to Expect if You've Been Using an Off-Brand Version
Patients taking a compounded alternative to Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound will need to transition to the name-brand ...
New combo tests let you check for COVID and flu at home. How well do they work?
The Globe spoke with infectious disease experts about how and when to use the new combo tests. Like a COVID-19 test, the new ...
Food Recall Update: Class 1 Alert Issued for Costco Eggs Linked to Salmonella
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated the recall of certain ...
Health risks from wildfire smoke linger 3 years after Marshall Fire
In a new study, researchers examined the health effects people experienced when they returned to still-standing homes after ...
A pet food recall over bird flu is linked to a cat's death
A pet food company has issued a recall following the death of a cat in Oregon from the bird flu, according to state officials ...
How do I know I’m in menopause? Answering this and other reader questions.
Click here to get the full newsletter in your inbox, including answers to reader questions and a summary of new scientific ...
UnitedHealth and CVS Received Millions in Opioid Rebates Through Medicare
As the U.S. opioid crisis deepened, Medicare plans administered by UnitedHealth and CVS Health were a top source of OxyContin ...
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FDA approves generic GLP-1 drug to treat type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Victoza (liraglutide injection), ...