U.S. Food and Drug Administration

An outbreak of stomach infections in the U.S., how the Cyclospora parasite makes people sick, and what researchers know so far about its origins

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An outbreak of stomach infections in the U.S., how the Cyclospora parasite makes people sick, and what researchers know so far about its origins

The United States is currently battling growing cyclospora outbreaks in various states. Researchers say this is the largest such outbreak in the country’s history, and health officials have yet to determine the source. Since May 1, 1,645 cases of parasitic infection have been confirmed in 45 states, with more than 5,100 more cases under investigation.Joel … Read more

Why did Marty Makary resign as FDA commissioner? Conflicting explanations for flavored e-cigarette decision

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Hindustan Times News

Marty Makary resigns from committee U.S. Food and Drug Administration According to the New York Times, there has been a high-risk policy conflict with the Trump administration over the approval of flavored e-cigarettes. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary attends a healthcare affordability event in the Oval Office of the White … Read more

U.S. FDA says TV ads for Novo diet pill are false or misleading

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Cricket in L1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said television ads for Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug were “false or misleading,” according to a Feb. 5 letter. On March 8, 2024, Wegovy pens were sorted on the packaging line at the plant in Hillerenau and Nord, Denmark. (File photo/Reuters) The health watchdog said the TV ad misleadingly stated … Read more