FDA
A new drug that can treat airborne anthrax has been given the go-ahead.
The Federal Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it was revising its recommendations on generic Lipitor produced by Ranbaxy. The FDA now says the drug is safe to take.
The pharmaceutical company that makes the generic version of the cholesterol drug Lipitor agreed to halt production and recall supplies after glass shards were found in the pills.
The caffeinated energy drink 5-Hour Energy has been cited in at least 13 deaths in complaints to the Food and Drug Administration.
Nine new cases, five deaths reported in last two days.
The FDA announced last week that Sunland Inc. added raw and roasted shell and in-shelled peanuts to its already long list of recalled products.
Lawyer for company calls raid "unnecessary"
Dr. William Schaffner, head of nonprofit disease education group, warns that meningitis cases will increase
The new drug, available mid-September, was approved by the FDA on Friday for patients will late-stage prostate cancer.