A new study is raising serious alarms about a popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide, found in medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. This study suggests that using semaglutide might make some people more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Here’s what you need to know: What Did the Study Find? Researchers looked
In a stunning revelation, a congressional committee has uncovered that U.S. drug companies have been working with the Chinese military on drug tests for over ten years. This shocking news came to light in a letter sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday. The House Select Committee
The FDA approved Moderna’s new mRNA RSV vaccine, bypassing its independent vaccine advisory committee, which typically offers recommendations for such drugs. The mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine from Moderna was licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week for people 60 years of age and above.
Dr. Robert Califf, Commissioner of the FDA, stated that they are preparing for the possible spread of bird flu among humans, with one verified case already reported in Texas this year. The commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated on May 8 that the organization is ready
According to Bloomberg, fake Ozempics were seized by the FDA as demand for obesity drugs soared due to a shortage, and counterfeiters are taking advantage of the hype cycle. The counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk’s diabetic medication Ozempic have been alerted to wholesalers, retail pharmacies, medical professionals, and patients by
A timeline of COVID-19 vaccines and the progression of myocarditis is given below. 2020 Sept. 22, 2020: the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classified myocarditis as a potentially harmful adverse event. Oct. 30, 2020: The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies myocarditis as an adverse event
Neuralink has received FDA approval to conduct its first human trials, indicating its potential to revolutionize the lives of individuals with neurological conditions and disabilities. Neuralink’s ambitious goal is to create a seamless connection between human brains and computers, enabling individuals to communicate and interact with machines in unprecedented ways.
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman orders FDA to speed up release of Covid-19 vaccine trial data from 23.5 years to just 2. A federal judge in Texas this week ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make public data it relied on to license COVID-19 vaccines—Moderna’s for adults and
The FDA has approved Vowst, which is the first oral biologic pill for fecal microbiota containing human feces. Patients needing a fecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections now have the option of getting stool in pill form. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Vowst,
